Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management & Strategy:

• Oversee projects and/or programs focused on public safety systems, to include scope, budget, and time constraints.
• Establish strategy and tactics for project success
• Develop and lead activities related to end-to-end project management and relationship building with our stakeholders
• Keep senior leaders apprised of progress on initiatives and projects, including through formal presentations.
• Develop project timeline and communicate anticipated results with leadership and potential stakeholders
• Establish SOPs for campus-wide physical safety enhancement requests, ensuring appropriate steps and notifications for updates are in place.

Documentation, Training, and Policy:

• Design and develop project knowledge resources (e.g. documentation, procedures, after action reports).
• Independently manage and implement high-priority initiatives and projects that advance the University’s mission as related to safety.
• Develop and manage training offerings related to safety topics and collaborate closely with EDGE Learning to streamline training administration
• Conduct policy research and that may assist with the drafting of University policies and guidelines.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Draft a variety of communications materials, such as correspondence, talking points, FAQs, memos, outreach materials, website content, budget proposals, and presentations as related to safety focused initiative
• Communicate regularly with diverse campus stakeholders, such as shared governance groups, faculty, staff, and students to obtain input on initiatives and projects and ensure they are appropriately updated.
• Serve as a representative of the unit in stakeholder meetings, working groups, and committees

Performance Assessment & Recommendations:

• Establish bench marks and metrics to assess the effectiveness and accomplishments of initiatives and projects.
• Research options and propose recommendations for complex problems
• Strategically identify and pursue opportunities for refining processes and enhancing operational efficiencies to effectively address and improve campus-wide challenges and concerns.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of current issues in higher education.
• Knowledge of equity and inclusion issues in higher education.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and analysis skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to stay organized and responsive while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.
• Ability to summarize and effectively present data.
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters with the highest degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate and partner effectively with diverse campus constituents.
• Ability to model inclusiveness, respect, and integrity.