State Prog Admin Supervisor Principal- Senior Director of Security and Safety

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Security and Safety provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the College’s Security, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, and Parking programs. The role plans, develops, implements, and evaluates safety, security, emergency preparedness, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies that support a safe, inclusive, and secure learning and working environment for students, employees, and visitors. The position directs campus safety and emergency response operations; ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements; oversees environmental health and safety initiatives; manages risk management activities; supervises safety and security personnel; and administers departmental budgets and technology systems. It serves as the College’s primary liaison with law enforcement, emergency management organizations, regulatory agencies, and community partners. The role also serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Investigator, supporting College compliance related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. Through strategic planning, leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, the position advances a culture of safety, accountability, preparedness, and student success. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional night or weekend hours. Telework is not available. The desired start date is November 18, 2026. The position requires a Class D driver’s license, and the successful candidate must pass driving and background checks. A job offer may be contingent on successfully passing a background check, which may include a criminal background check, employment record review for current and former State employees, employment reference check, and conflict of interest review. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment; H-1B sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Five or more years of relevant work experience; related education may substitute for experience: an associate degree for six months, a bachelor’s degree for 12 months, and a master’s degree for 18 months.
Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, or project lead.
Solid knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, MNOSHA, MPCA, NFPA, and state codes.
Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to perform collegewide strategic planning and provide strategic direction.
Ability to coordinate with local, state, and federal offices for a comprehensive safety plan.
Effective communication skills and experience serving diverse populations with a high level of cultural sensitivity.
Ability to present ideas clearly in written, verbal, and visual formats.
Proficiency with standard office software and productivity tools.
Class D driver’s license.
Ability to pass driving and background checks.
Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, video conference, radio, and electronic communication systems.
Ability to remain stationary and use a computer and standard office equipment for extended periods.
Ability to move throughout campus and other work locations, travel between campus locations and off-site locations as required, and access offices, classrooms, parking facilities, and outdoor locations.
Ability to observe and assess situations, review documents, and monitor security systems and emergency communications equipment.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, or transport materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to emergencies that may require rapid movement to incident locations.
Ability to safely navigate stairs, uneven surfaces, and other campus areas.
Must be able to accept work in the United States by the day employment begins; H-1B sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a relevant area.
Eight or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience in risk management, business operations continuity planning, security or law enforcement operations, emergency management, or a related area.
Experience reviewing and evaluating work environments, identifying environmental health hazards, and evaluating and applying corrective measures.
Knowledge of FEMA and Homeland Security requirements sufficient to administer security and emergency management responsibilities.
Multiple professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or emergency management coursework.
Advanced Incident Command System training and FEMA coursework.
Knowledge of the Data Privacy Act and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Experience in higher education, government, or other complex public-sector organizations.
Bilingual or multilingual ability in Spanish, Somali, French, Hmong, or other languages reflecting the student body, workforce, and communities.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for Security, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, and Parking programs.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate safety, security, emergency preparedness, compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.
Direct campus safety and emergency response operations.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Oversee environmental health and safety initiatives and manage risk management activities.
Supervise safety and security personnel.
Administer departmental budgets and technology systems.
Serve as the College’s primary liaison with law enforcement, emergency management organizations, regulatory agencies, and community partners.
Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator/Investigator, supporting compliance efforts related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal offices for a comprehensive safety plan.
Advance a culture of safety, accountability, preparedness, and student success through strategic planning, leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Pension Plan.
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts and various investment options.
Professional development opportunities.
Tuition waivers for the employee and dependents.