Risk Analyst
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
This position offers a solid salary and high relevance in today's security landscape, with extensive responsibilities in risk analysis and crisis management.
- Solid salary with a competitive range of $80,000-$85,000/year
- Significant role in ensuring campus safety and security
- Opportunity to work collaboratively across departments
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($80,000-$85,000) in a critical field
- Engagement in proactive risk management and crisis response
- Collaborative work environment with various departments
Cons
- Need for availability outside standard hours
- High responsibility with potential stress in crisis situations
- Requires a strong educational background and specific experience
Who it's for
Mid-Career • On-site
Good fit
- Experienced risk analysts and security professionals
- Candidates seeking challenging roles in crisis management
- Individuals passionate about public safety and response strategies
Not recommended for
- Individuals without experience in risk analysis or security
- Candidates looking for entry-level positions
- Those who prefer non-collaborative work environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000
Position Summary
The Risk Analyst will support the Public Safety department by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks. This role is responsible for identifying and monitoring security threats, and analyzing trends that may impact campus safety, university operations, or reputation. The analyst will work closely with Public Relations, IT Security, Student Affairs, and other offices to support crisis response, threat assessment, and proactive risk management strategies.
Responsibilities
Monitoring & Threat Detection
- Conduct real-time monitoring using open-source intelligence and other sources to identify physical and cyber security threats and reputational risks.
- Identify and escalate urgent concerns.
Threat Assessment & Risk Analysis
- Evaluate the credibility and severity of threats impacting campus security.
- Work with other Public Safety officers, IT security, and emergency response teams to provide intelligence on potential threats.
- Prepare risk assessment reports and recommend mitigation strategies to Public Safety leadership.
Collaboration & Crisis Response
- Support Public Safety in emergency response efforts by providing real-time and relevant intelligence.
- Coordinate with IT Security to detect and prevent cyber threats targeting students, faculty, and university infrastructure.
- Work with Legal and Compliance teams in ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide threat and risk assessment information to aid in event security planning for large campus gatherings and major campus activities.
Reporting & Documentation
- Develop and maintain a dashboard to track key indicators.
- Prepare detailed reports on security trends, emerging threats, and response recommendations.
- Maintain records of incidents and responses for investigative and legal purposes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Communications, or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years related experience required.
- Experience in threat intelligence, risk analysis, or digital security.
- Strong analytical skills to assess the credibility of potential threats from a variety of sources.
- Familiarity with relevant analytics and threat detection tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Talkwalker, Meltwater).
- Understanding of campus security principles, emergency management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working in law enforcement, intelligence, or university campus safety.
- Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and other higher education regulations.
- Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence analysis.
Other Requirements
- Availability to monitor and respond to urgent risks outside of standard working hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
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