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Columbia University is hiring a Risk Analyst to support the Public Safety department by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks to campus safety, university operations, and reputation. The analyst actively monitors security threats, analyzes trends, and collaborates with departments such as Public Relations, IT Security, and Student Affairs to enhance crisis response and risk management strategies.

Highlights

Identify and monitor physical and cyber security threats using open-source intelligence and other resources.
Evaluate threat credibility and severity, preparing risk assessment reports and mitigation recommendations.
Collaborate with Public Safety, IT Security, Legal, and Compliance teams for crisis response and policy adherence.
Maintain dashboards and detailed reports on security trends and incidents.
Require bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, or related fields plus 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in threat intelligence, risk analysis, or digital security is essential.
Proficiency with analytics and threat detection tools such as Brandwatch, Sprinklr, Talkwalker, or Meltwater.
Strong knowledge of campus security principles, emergency management, and risk mitigation strategies.
Salary range of $80,000 to $85,000 per year, dependent on qualifications and other factors.
Availability to respond to urgent risks outside standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Risk Analyst Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Position Summary

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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