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NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Chief Safety Officer (CSO) reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) at NYU Abu Dhabi is a senior executive responsible for the strategic direction, operational excellence, and comprehensive integration of all campus safety functions. Reporting directly to the COO and working closely with NYU s Global Campus Safety leadership, the CSO oversees critical areas including risk management, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, community engagement, and 24/7 safety operations.

This role is paramount in cultivating a trusted, student-centered, and globally aligned safety environment. The CSO will lead a newly modernized Campus Safety Department, operating under a Hybrid Strategic-Operational Model, ensuring a proactive and responsive approach to campus security.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Set and implement a comprehensive campus safety strategy that aligns with NYUAD s mission, global standards, and local context.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives to proactively identify trends, gaps, and opportunities across risk, threat, and safety domains.
• Collaborate with NYU Global to ensure alignment with international campus safety protocols, standards, and systems.
• Promote a culture of preparedness, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making across the safety function.

Operational Excellence & Emergency Management

• Oversee all campus safety functions, including Operations, Risk & Threat, Emergency & Continuity, and Community Engagement.
• Ensure robust 24/7 coverage through operational readiness, shift supervision, incident response protocols, and dispatch coordination.
• Direct the design, testing, and evaluation of emergency preparedness plans, including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, and business continuity strategies.
• Serve as the university s Incident Commander during major safety events and crises, coordinating with local authorities and NYU s global risk network.

Student-Centered Safety & Campus Engagement

• Foster a visible and responsive Campus Safety presence within the NYUAD community, ensuring services are accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
• Partner with Student Affairs to support holistic student wellbeing, mental health referrals, and early intervention practices.
• Lead or co-chair safety-related working groups on student conduct, campus climate, and bystander intervention.
• Champion educational programs on personal safety, emergency awareness, and harm reduction.

Risk & Threat Governance

• Direct the integration of behavioral threat assessment with enterprise risk management strategies.
• Monitor and interpret threat data, intelligence reports, and emerging risks; communicate findings to senior leadership.
• Oversee case management processes for individuals of concern, including interdepartmental coordination and follow-up actions.
• Promote a university-wide culture of situational awareness, risk anticipation, and responsible reporting.

Compliance, Policy, and External Liaison

• Ensure campus compliance with applicable UAE safety regulations and institutional protocols.
• Develop, review, and maintain campus safety policies, Clery-like disclosure standards, and reporting structures.
• Act as primary liaison to local and federal UAE authorities, including law enforcement, civil defense, and emergency services.
• Represent NYUAD in regional and global safety forums; build relationships with peer institutions and professional bodies.

Required Education:

• Advanced degree (Master s or higher) in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field

Required Experience:

• Minimum years of progressively responsible experience in campus safety, public safety, or law enforcement, including senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading in multicultural and international environments, preferably within higher education or mission-driven institutions.
• Expertise in behavioral threat assessment, enterprise risk management, emergency planning (NIMS/ICS), and community policing.
• Deep understanding of higher education dynamics, student affairs integration, and community safety models

Preferred Experience:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or equivalent.
• Behavioral Threat Assessment Certification (e.g., NABITA, ATAP).
• FEMA/NIMS ICS Certification ( level).
• Internal Affairs, Clery Act, or relevant Title IX policy experience is an advantage.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic is highly desirable
• Must be well versed in quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data in NYU systems and be able to strictly follow data privacy and security procedures for data handling and analysis to ensure adherence to legal and institutional standards.

Other Information About NYUAD

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

About HBMSU:
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) Dubai is the first smart learning institution to be accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. HBMSU is committed to instigate a culture of quality, innovation and research through smart learning, with emphasis on online accredited degrees and professional training in business, quality management, education, healthcare and environment.

Description :
Aligned with HBMSU strategic focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and future-readiness, we are seeking a full-time Dean to lead the newly established School of Sustainability and Green Economy.
This is a senior leadership role suited for a forward-thinking academic with a strong track record in leadership, research, innovation, and institutional development. The Dean will serve as a strategic and visionary leader, working closely with faculty and program chairs to advance the school's mission and strategic direction in alignment with HBMSU's overarching goals.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean holds full responsibility for the school's personnel, administration, budgeting, academic affairs, and development initiatives. The role includes leading the design and delivery of lifelong learning offerings (both academic and training programs), enhancing research output, forging strategic partnerships, and maximizing the school's national and global impact in sustainability.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership
  Define and implement the school's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with UAE national agendas (e.g., UAE Vision 2031, COP28 legacy) and HBMSU's overall strategic plan.
• Program Development and Innovation
  Lead the design, launch, and accreditation of specialized academic and lifelong learning programs in sustainability, green economy, and circular economy. Embed AI, smart learning, and digital innovation into curriculum development.
• Research and Funding
  Drive a robust research agenda in climate policy, sustainable finance, renewable energy, and environmental innovation. Pursue and secure national and international research funding.
• Faculty Leadership and Development
  Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of faculty and researchers. Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and measurable impact in both teaching and research.
• Academic Operations and Quality
  Oversee timetables, faculty workload planning, and assessment implementation. Ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and other lifelong learning offerings, development of digitized content, and maintaining excellence in learning outcomes.
• Learner Recruitment and Revenue Generation
  Collaborate with the Business Development team to support learner recruitment and revenue generation. Identify B2B opportunities and build partnerships with industry, government, and professional bodies to promote and expand HBMSU's lifelong learning offerings.
• Financial Stewardship
  Develop and manage strategic and operational plans, budgets, and financial strategies. Ensure the school's long-term sustainability and profitability by aligning resources with strategic priorities.
• Learner Experience
  Enhance the overall learner experience through their journey through strong academic advising, mentorship, and career support. Drive improvements in satisfaction, retention, and graduation rates.
• Graduate Outcomes
  Prepare learners for leadership roles through applied learning, industry engagement, and professional readiness, ensuring strong graduate employability.
• Partnerships and Community Engagement
  Establish impactful collaborations with industry, academia, and community stakeholders. Advance executive education, micro-credentials, and applied research focused on sustainability challenges.
• Operational Excellence
  Ensure effective day-to-day management, resource optimization, and operational efficiency to support the school's growth and strategic objectives.
• Institutional Alignment
  Work closely with the Vice Chancellor and fellow deans to advance HBMSU's mission, strategic goals, and cross-school initiatives.
• Governance and Compliance
  Ensure full compliance with HBMSU's Integrated Quality Management System, national accreditation standards, and internal governance processes.

Required Qualification & Skills:

Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A PhD in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Green Economy, or a closely related discipline, from a well-established university.
• Full Professor rank awarded by an accredited university.
• Minimum of 7 years of academic leadership experience as Dean, Director, or equivalent.
• Experience in online learning environments and leading interdisciplinary, digitally enhanced programs.
• Demonstrated track record in research, including publications in Scopus-indexed journals and successful research grant acquisition.
• Experience in curriculum design, accreditation, and managing academic programs at postgraduate and executive levels.
• Proven ability to foster industry partnerships, manage academic units, and drive use of AI in teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and strategic execution skills.

Rank and Appointment:

This is a senior academic leadership position at the Professor level. Evidence of promotion, to different academic ranks, will be required. Appointment is full-time and based in Dubai, UAE.

Remuneration:

Salary and remuneration will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates only by the Human Capital at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University.

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• Previous ADNOC projects and PMC experiences are a must.
• Experience within EPC & Detail Engineering projects.
• Experience in Projects involving Onshore/Offshore Gas Processing Plants.
• Must have at least 5 Years experience working on Onshore and offshore projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is a must.

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• STCW-compliant training
• Radar and Navigation certificates
• ECDIS certification
• Valid Medical Certificate

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