Associate Director - Security Technology

JOB SUMMARY

Northeastern University seeks an Associate Director, Security Technology to provide senior-level leadership for the design, deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of security technology across its global campus network.

This role has enterprise scope and strategic responsibility for physical security systems, infrastructure, and technology standards that support public safety, emergency management, and institutional resilience worldwide.

The Associate Director serves as a subject matter expert and strategic partner to senior safety leadership, facilities, IT, and global campus stakeholders. The role balances strategy, architecture, and governance with operational oversight and complex project execution. This position plays a critical role in shaping the university’s long-term security technology roadmap while ensuring reliable day-to-day performance across diverse domestic and international environments.

This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and decision-making authority and directly influences capital planning, vendor strategy, system standards, and risk reduction efforts across Northeastern’s global footprint.

Strategic Leadership and Global Program Ownership 30%

Project and Capital Program Management 25%

Operational Oversight and System Governance 25%

Leadership and Cross-Functional Coordination 10%

Training, Consultation, and Stakeholder Engagement 10%

Background Check: A Comprehensive background check is required for this position.

On-Call: This position may need to assume the role of on-call incident leader for domestic emergencies. This position is required to be 24/7 on-call to activate and coordinate identified emergency response teams when appropriate or to activate and coordinate the Emergency Operations Center when required.

Travel: Occasional travel required to NEU sites and campuses in North America and when appropriate, international regions, including to high-threat environments, for site assessment and emergency planning efforts in coordination with International Safety and Security. In case of a serious emergency, may be expected to travel on short notice.

Position Type

Safety and Security

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Visit hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 110S

Expected Hiring Range: $76,335.00 - $107,823.75

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.