Director of Community Standards and Safety (Full-Time)

Greenville University • Greenville, IL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Greenville University is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Community Standards and Safety. This role is responsible for the safety and security of the campus, students, and employees. The position involves leadership and management of the Department of Campus Safety, a 24/7/365 operation, and serves as the Student Affairs designee for student conduct functions. The Director will develop and maintain relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors, ensure compliance with crime reporting mandates, and collaborate with local officials. This role also includes budget administration, policy development, emergency response coordination, and providing safety education and training to the campus community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
• Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and higher education policies/procedures.
• Knowledge of student development theory, particularly in moral development theory and models of student conduct.
• Commitment to a restorative and educational approach to student conduct.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with internal and external entities.
• Understanding of current student issues and ability to bring solution-oriented ideas forward.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing under stressful conditions.
• Understanding of compliance requirements for local, state, and federal laws, including higher education procedures.
• Intermediate to proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, Maxient, and Onguard.
• Committed to the lifestyle statement and Christian values of Greenville University.
• Serves as a back up to on-call number through use of cellphone that must be on person at all times.
• Satisfactory results from background check (state and federal).

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Higher Education, Conflict Management, Criminal Justice, or related fields preferred.
• Training in emergency management preferred, including CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Professional career background in safety, law enforcement, student development, student conduct, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of the Department of Campus Safety, including hiring, training, direction, and supervision.
• Serve as the Student Affairs designee, leading and managing all undergraduate and graduate student conduct functions.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal crime reporting mandates (e.g., Clery report, Fire & Safety report).
• Collaborate with local officials to address matters of mutual concern.
• Develop and administer the department budget.
• Develop and regularly review campus safety policies, procedures, and training.
• Serve as a resource for Emergency Response Management and Safety Team.
• Coordinate and update the crisis plan regularly.
• Coordinate safety and parking for major events on campus.
• Provide regular education to the campus community about safety.
• Provide ongoing campus safety training to the Director of Residence Life and Residence Life staff.
• Advise leadership on legal and policy developments, including compliance with FERPA and Clery Act.
• Work with campus partners to monitor compliance concerns related to Title IX, Clery Act, and VAWA.
• Serve as chair of the community standards hearing officer meeting.
• Oversee management of all undergraduate and graduate discipline files and data, including case management database and reporting.
• Oversee the administration of effective and timely case management, including pre-hearing meetings, hearings, and communication with involved parties.
• Assure consistent and timely attention to all discipline referrals via appropriate student conduct processes.
• Collaborate with the Student Counseling and Resource Center to manage sanctions.
• Manage annual policy review of student conduct processes, procedures, and programs.
• Manage and coordinate investigative follow-up on student conduct matters with Campus Safety and Housing and Residence Life.
• Develop and ensure procedures for building securement, including locking/unlocking campus buildings and emergency management.
• Coordinate and oversee security cameras, campus parking procedures, permits, IDs, and electronic access requests.

Benefits

• Salary: $45,000 - $55,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director