Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

At the Indiana University Foundation, we are the trusted stewards of IU’s philanthropic vision, and our work fuels scholarships, research breakthroughs, and global initiatives that change lives. Now, we’re seeking a forward-thinking Director of Enterprise Risk & Incident Management to help ensure that our organization — and the mission it supports — remains resilient, prepared, and strong.

As the first full-time strategic architect of IUF’s enterprise risk and incident management framework, you’ll build upon existing efforts to design and lead comprehensive programs that safeguard the Foundation’s operations, people, and reputation. This newly established role will drive the continued development of risk identification and mitigation strategies across departments, strengthen continuity and emergency planning, and coordinate incident response efforts to ensure organizational readiness. Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Board Engagement, you’ll play a key role in shaping organization-wide decision-making, advising leadership and the board of directors on critical risk issues, and partnering with Indiana University leaders to align IUF’s preparedness strategy with the university’s broader initiatives.

This is a role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with practical readiness. You’ll lead the Incident Response Team, foster a culture of preparedness through engaging training and simulations, and communicate clearly and confidently in moments that matter most. Your work will directly shape how IUF anticipates, responds to, and recovers from challenges, ensuring continuity in the face of change and confidence in times of uncertainty.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge and experience with personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing, report writing, and database software used for incident response situations.

• Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with employees, Board members, and the public.

• Strong organizational skills required.

• Must be able to exercise excellent judgment in the handling of confidential information.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Above average written and verbal communication skills. Crisis communication skills preferred.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field.

• 7 years’ experience with building security, incident management, or enterprise risk.

• Enterprise Risk Management or Incident Response Certifications preferred.

• Combinations of related education and experience will be considered.

Additional Information

This position will be posted through at least November 12th, 2025. A cover letter expressing your interest is recommended. The salary range for this position is $90,000- $105,000 annually and is based out of our Bloomington, Indiana location with occasional travel to our Indianapolis location. At IUF, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Join us and help strengthen the foundation behind one of the nation’s most respected universities.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.