Clery and Compliance Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clery and Compliance Coordinator supports the University of Texas at Austin’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and associated regulations. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the coordinator also assists with other enterprise risk management and compliance activities, including training, assessments, monitoring, policies, and hotline management. The role works with university offices, satellite campuses, campus partners, law enforcement agencies, and state and federal regulatory bodies to support public safety and security compliance. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is eligible for hybrid work. It may involve standard office conditions and repetitive keyboard use at a workstation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or a similar field, and at least 3 years of administrative work experience with Jeanne Clery Act compliance, other federal or state act compliance reporting, safety accreditation or compliance processes, or equivalent; relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Knowledge of higher education compliance requirements and institutional policies, including the ability to interpret federal regulations, assess compliance risks, and make recommendations to support regulatory compliance.
Experience with basic research and statistical analysis methods and procedures, and the ability to apply information to make recommendations or implement change.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and experience preparing and delivering informational presentations, responding to questions, and communicating with varied groups of students, faculty, staff, employees, managers, customers, and the general public.
Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to perform duties accurately and promptly, exercise independent judgment and sound decision-making, and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, collaborate with multiple entities, and coordinate multiple large and complex projects from conception to completion.
Demonstrated experience using productivity and collaboration software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, data management, and team communication tools.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor and/or a master’s degree related to higher education administration, with experience as an investigator or administrator and an aptitude for reading, understanding, and explaining law and policy to a wide range of audiences.
Knowledge of federal and state public safety reporting requirements, including the Clery Act, Department of Justice reporting requirements, and other applicable crime data reporting requirements.
Advanced Clery training, competencies, or certifications.
Thorough knowledge of Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) classifications for statistical reporting.
Training and experience in crime analysis and preparation of Campus Annual Security Reports.
Experience improving administrative or compliance processes through technology, workflow redesign, or automation.
Experience using Records Management Systems (RMS).
Knowledge of Title IX policies and how they relate to Clery Act policies and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development and implementation of University Clery Act compliance policies and activities with applicable offices and satellite campuses.
Serve as the institution’s designated Campus Safety Survey Administrator as defined by the Department of Education.
Identify and maintain a list of institutional Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).
Assist in developing and providing training for CSAs and key stakeholders.
Create outreach programs focused on campus-wide Clery Act compliance.
Collaborate with campus partners, law enforcement agencies, and state and federal regulatory bodies on public safety and security compliance.
Gather crime and disciplinary referral data from internal and external sources, including Student Experience, University Police, the Office of the Chief Security Officer, local law enforcement, and state police.
Coordinate preparation, publication, and distribution of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Ensure notices about the report’s availability are properly developed and made available to current and prospective students and employees as required.
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Texas Education Code, and related policies and procedures.
Monitor pending and final changes to the Clery Act and other laws or regulations affecting Clery provisions, and update CSAs and the campus community as appropriate.
Support the Compliance and Ethics Program through assigned compliance training, policy development and review, hotline management, and other compliance and enterprise risk initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits, with employee premiums covered at 100% and family premiums at 50%.
Voluntary vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Teachers Retirement System of Texas defined benefit retirement plan with employer matching funds.
Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
Free training access through LinkedIn Learning and professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount program, including athletic tickets.
Free access to UT Austin libraries and museums with staff ID card.
Free rides on UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.