Posting Detail Information Working TitleDirector of Support & Safety Assessment Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202401838AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleSenior Management Level I Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$130,000 - $142,500 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on11/04/2024 Description of Work Unit The Office of Support and Safety Assessment is committed to Colorado State University values by promoting the health and safety of the campus community and fostering the health, well-being, and successful experience of community members. Our purpose is to support community members in times of crisis; foster a safe and welcoming community; identify and respond to people of concern; prevent, assess, and manage threats to community safety; and provide resources to community members. Support and Safety Assessment oversees Tell Someone, the Student Consultation Team, Employee Consultation Team, the Security Clearance Program, and the Campus Safety Screening Program. The Office of Support and Safety Assessment collaborates extensively with other units across the University to create and implement policies, processes, and programs that support educational and professional success, safety, and equity for all members of the University community. Position Summary This is an executive position in the Safety and Risk Services area within University Operations at Colorado State University ( CSU ), dual reporting within the Divisions for Student Affairs and University Operations. The Director is a full time Administrative Professional with responsibility for overall management of the Support & Safety Assessment Office, including behavioral assessment and intervention programs, biosafety, radiation safety, and Defense Security Service security clearance programs, and the Campus Security Screening Program. The Director collaborates with multiple campus administrators in support of university-wide initiatives and strategic planning for safety, threat assessment, policies, and processes that affect all units and locations, advising senior administration in both proactive and responsive measures to achieve the University’s goals. This position oversees and assists with implementation of several University policies, including Violence in the Workplace; Workplace Bullying; Consideration of Disciplinary or Criminal History of Applicants and Students; Referral for Psychological Assessment and Involuntary University Withdrawal, and the Protection of Minors. The Director has the authority to implement interim safety measures for students and employees of concern, including Campus Exclusion and recommendation of separation from the University. This position serves in a leadership role in assisting the Vice Presidents for University Operations and the Division of Student Affairs with multiple Division and University-wide responsibilities including the Public Safety Team, chair of the Student and Employee Consultation Teams, Insider Threat team, Incidents of Bias Team. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or other related field + Seven years professional experience in support and safety or a closely related field with progressive levels of responsibility + Five years direct supervision of full-time professional employees + Demonstrated experience in threat assessment and crisis response + Demonstrated attention to detail with strong customer service, and organizational skills + Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion Preferred Job Qualifications + Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or other related field + Ten years professional experience with progressive levels of responsibility in a higher education environment + Demonstrated robust understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to the position. + Specialized education in Threat Assessment + Knowledge and understanding of criminal justice and legal processes + Holds a certified threat manager credential Diversity Statement Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryUniversity and Division Leadership Duty/Responsibility + Strategic planning and direction of University policies, protocols, and practices regarding behavioral intervention, threat assessment, campus security screening, security clearance programs, and health and safety determinations. + Chair multi-disciplinary teams (Student Consultation Team and Employee Consultation Team) to assess and mitigate risk among students, employees, and faculty. Oversee crisis situations and advise other University officials on matters of crisis and safety. Implement interim measures to respond to safety risks, up to and including recommendation of separation from the University. + Implement Division-wide initiatives, including budget management for initiatives. Manage implementation of special project funds to support campus health and safety programs, resulting in $1.5 million permanent base funding for mental health, substance abuse, resiliency, and interpersonal violence programs. Oversight of policy development and implementation, including Violence in the Workplace, Workplace Bullying, and the Protection of Minors. + Serve on the Public Safety Team and Public Safety Communications Team + Serve on the Consultation Team for Incidents of Bias + Liaise with the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force for Northern Colorado + Serve on the Insider Threat Working Group for the Defense Security Service Percentage Of Time30 Job Duty CategorySupport and Safety Assessment Duty/Responsibility + Strategic planning for support and safety programs, including behavioral intervention, threat assessment, and federally mandated security clearances. + Chair multi-disciplinary teams (Student Consultation Team and Employee Consultation Team) to assess and mitigate risk among students, staff, and faculty of concern. Guide critical problem-solving to implement support resources for students with mental health and substance concerns. Assess individuals of concern for risk to self or others and determine appropriate measures for support and safety of the individual, institution, and community. + Oversee crisis situations and advise other University officials on matters of crisis and safety. Implement interim measures to respond to safety risks, up to and including recommendation of separation from the University. + Oversight of outreach and educational programming around individuals of concern and campus threat assessment. Percentage Of Time20 Job Duty CategoryCampus Security Screening Program Duty/Responsibility + Create and oversee a new program for security screening of all new incoming students to the university in response to state legislation in 2019. + Work with institutional partners to create technology interfaces for program management, including the Office of Admissions, University Housing, Orientation and Transition Programs, Graduate School, and CSU Online. + Oversee development and implementation of threat assessment protocols and practices in identifying current concerns with students that have behavioral history of concern. + Oversee risk evaluation process, investigations, mitigation requirements, and case management on students with behavioral history that justify intervention. Percentage Of Time20 Job Duty CategorySecurity Clearance Programs Duty/Responsibility + Oversee program to meet Federal law and regulation requirements for individuals seeking access to facilities regulated under the Biosafety and Radiation Safety Security Clearance programs. + Investigate individuals seeking access to these facilities by conducting interviews and obtaining and reviewing records, documents, and public records. + Determine if authorization for access to the regulated facilities will be granted by applying training and experience to investigative information and making informed decision. Percentage Of Time15 Job Duty CategoryAdministration Duty/Responsibility + Function as chief administrator of the Office of Support and Safety Assessment. Provide vision and leadership for Support & Safety Assessment Program, including operational oversight of office and staff related to tracking incidents of human-related threats, violence, distress, and crisis for students, employees, and faculty. + Personnel management, recruitment and hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, promotion, and discipline. Build community and a climate of support for staff through leadership, communication, and personal interaction with staff, students, and other constituent groups. + Strategic oversight of $500K annual departmental budget and a $1.5m multi-departmental budget that gets disbursed to 8 different departments within 3 divisions. + Develop and maintain positive working relationships with on-campus affiliates and community partners to promote collaboration and cooperation with University policies and processes. Establish and implement Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) with area law enforcement, District Attorney’s Office, and Air Force and Army ROTC programs. + Maintain credentials, including law enforcement commission through MOU with Colorado State University Police Department by meeting annual standards. + Expand robust knowledge of policy and practice in the rapidly evolving areas of threat assessment through relevant professional development. Percentage Of Time15 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactTommy Crews; thomas.stanley.crews@colostate.edu EEO Statement Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services. The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu. The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu. Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) . Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested3 Maximum Requested3 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Resume Optional Documents