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Shenandoah University’s Department of Campus Safety is accepting applications for an Assistant Director. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety (ADCS) upholds the mission of the Department of Campus Safety and supports the broader mission of the university. Working under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety, the ADCS provides leadership in the administration, compliance, and daily operations of the department. This position emphasizes administrative management, Clery Act compliance, Weave accreditation and parking management. The ADCS assists in personnel management, crisis response, and operational decision-making to ensure a secure and supportive environment for all members of the university community. Responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement and emergency management partners, implementing proactive safety strategies, and supporting the Director in risk management and mitigation efforts. Through these functions, the ADCS contributes to the overall safety strategy of the campus and the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Compliance and Administration

- Coordinate and manage the university’s Clery Act compliance program, ensuring accurate and timely annual security reporting and adherence to federal regulations. Ensure the university maintains compliance with relevant laws, accreditation, and regulations.

- Maintain and update Weave assessment data and other institutional reporting systems to document departmental outcomes and performance metrics.

- Review the daily crime log and Maxient (incident reporting) for accuracy as it relates to Clery and quality control with appropriate follow up

- Assist with policy review, audit preparation, and record management to ensure departmental transparency and accountability.

- Maintain records of security incidents, analyzing trends, and preparing reports for the director and campus administration as requested

- Document and maintain personnel records to include training, certifications, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.

2. Supervision and Management:

- Assist with operations of the campus safety supervisors, officers, shuttle drivers and other safety staff including performance evaluations

- Manage the hiring of staff to include coordination with the Watch Commander for on-boarding and officer training.

- Drive retention by recruiting top talent, upholding a culture of accountability through talent management including corrective action, and improve morale through a campaign of recognition

- Oversee parking enforcement, policy, appeals and space management

3. Support and Coordination:

- Assist in budgeting and resource allocation for campus safety initiatives and departmental expenditures

- Ensure the optimal deployment of campus resources to maintain a visible and proactive presence on campus

- Build strong partnerships with campus safety staff, fellow university departments: student affairs, physical plant, residence life, along with local and state law enforcement through coordination and collaboration

- Support the campus and university mission through coordination of university programs and events such as student orientation, convocation, graduation, etc.

- Monitor campus surveillance systems and ensure their proper functioning.

4. Safety Programs and Education:

- Support the development and implementation of safety education and awareness programs, policies and procedures for students, faculty, staff in line with university mission, legal requirements and best practices

- Provide training and support to campus security personnel and other staff involved in safety operations

- Foster a culture of safety awareness through educational campaigns and outreach initiatives regarding emergency response, personal safety, crisis management and risk management.

5. Emergency Preparedness:

- Assist the director in creating and managing emergency response plans, conducting drills, and ensuring the campus is prepared for emergencies such as natural disasters, medical emergencies, and security threats

- Stay current with any relevant training and keep oneself apprised of any local, state, federal changes that may impact emergency response

- Assist in managing emergency situations, including but not limited to filling in as the director or incident commander as it relates to Incident Command System and communicating with relevant stakeholders within the university as well as the community.

6. Incident Management:

- Handling or overseeing responses to campus incidents, including coordinating with local law enforcement and emergency services.

- Initiate, assign and follow up on sensitive investigations and prepare reports on safety and security related incidents communicating action items timely and appropriately

- Manage the crime log and follow up on departmental incident documentation and classification.

7. Community Engagement:

- Foster positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the broader community by actively engaging to promote safety awareness, education, and collaboration on security initiatives and best practices.

- Serve as a point of contact for safety concerns and issues raised by the campus community regarding crime prevention. CareTeam, and the Threat Assessment Team.

- Coordinate with campus and community groups to promote safety awareness and initiatives such as National Night Out and RAD.

8. The Assistant Director of Campus Safety will be responsible for any other duties as assigned.

Working conditions: This position typically requires regular office working hours with occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate special events, implementation of safety processes or talent management. This position requires occasional on-call duty and emergency response. There may be times that may require long hours of sitting or standing in varying conditions for a long period of time.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety plays a vital role in supporting the overall safety strategy of the campus, ensuring that the institution remains a secure environment for its community.

Required Skills

+ Leadership and Management Skills: Adaptable leadership style with the flexibility to respond to various challenges while projecting positivity despite the situation. Ability to lead and manage a team to include all aspects of the talent management process. Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions based on logic and facts according to policy and law under duress or during crisis.

+ Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various audiences.. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to quickly get one's point across in a presentation, written report or documentation, or addressing a large audience such as that in orientation or training. Ability to leverage different types of technology as a means to effectively document and communicate

+ Knowledge of Safety Regulations: Familiarity with safety regulations and laws, including those specific to higher education institutions (e.g., Clery Act). Ability to learn Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHUA) laws and regulations and enforce or influence behaviors as it relates to risk and safety mitigation. Knowledge of or the ability to obtain a Virginia Campus Safety certification. Familiarity with Emergency Preparedness and the Incident Command System as it pertains to preparedness, response, and recovery from crisis. Ability to teach proper interviewing and investigative techniques as it relates to campus safety and security.

+ Problem-Solving Abilities: Convey a “Can-Do-Attitude” with the confidence to acknowledge not all things are known, but the tenacity and resourcefulness to find the right or best answer through research and collaboration. Ability to address and resolve safety-related issues effectively and efficiently. Foster a culture of collaboration amongst campus safety and between the various university departments to drive safety solutions.

Required Experience

+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field of study or one that deals in management and/or customer service: security, law enforcement, emergency management, public information, human resources. (Masters Degree Preferred) with at least 5 years of progressive leadership responsibility.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check and urine screening will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.