Associate Director of Campus Safety and Transportation

Bennington College seeks to hire an Associate Director of Campus Safety and Transportation to help create and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive living, learning, and working environment while serving as a supportive resource for community members in need of services. Reporting to the Director of Campus Safety, the Associate Director is responsible for the management of student transportation operations, serving as the College’s Fleet Coordinator, maintaining safe and efficient functioning of College vehicles, supporting the day-to-day operations of the entire Campus Safety team on designated shifts and directly supervising and managing a team of dispatchers and van drivers, guiding them in their work and overseeing their professional development and progress. 

Bennington's Campus Safety approach is one of harm and risk-reduction, and is focused on finding the learning moments possible in any given interaction and honoring student growth and development. This approach is applied to all aspects of student engagement, including all policy enforcement and general service requests. The Associate Director is responsible for positively impacting campus through building community and relationships, promoting accountability, and maintaining the safety and security of College properties, facilities, students, staff, faculty, and visitors. We require a high degree of interpersonal skills, as this position is expected to work collaboratively with various academic and administrative areas of campus to create a community of care and to promote health and well-being.

This position will require on-call rotation and the availability for crisis or emergencies.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree required. 
2. 3-5 years of related experience; preferably in a higher education setting. Experience in fields of campus safety, emergency management, or human services preferred.
3. 1-3 years of supervisory experience (coaching, mentoring, developing talent).
4. Current/valid driver's license required. 
5. Ability to possess or be willing to train for CPR, Basic First Aid, AED, and Vermont Medical First Responder. Must be willing to travel to attend training courses as assigned.
6. Proficient in Google applications; email applications required. Ability to adapt to and use changing technology.
7. Must be effective and work well in a collaborative environment. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced setting required.
8. Strong verbal and written communication skills required, including ability to negotiate and resolve conflict. Able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization; able to establish positive relationships; gain trust and respect of others
9. Demonstrated experience and ability to work with a diverse student population and inclusive practices and demonstrated commitment to continued learning of issues, and practices of diversity and inclusion.
10. Superior interpersonal skills necessary to maintain good relations and open communication with a variety of constituents. 
11. Ability to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment.
12. Demonstrated experience in recognizing emergency/high-stress situations and effectively de-escalating/resolving. Must be able to remain professional and calm during stressful situations and be able to treat sensitive/confidential information with discretion and tact.
13. Must have close attention to detail and be able to work independently with limited supervision.
14. Strong problem-solving, critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, with creative resolutions for positive outcomes.

Bennington College requires the successful completion and acceptable results of a background check.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA , and disability communities, as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building a community that promotes student and employee success and community cohesiveness. Each individual (faculty, staff, and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College’s approach to pluralism and inclusivity—both as fields of inquiry and practice—is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply. 

Compensation: The annual salary for this position starts at $70,000.

The College

Bennington College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, retirement, and tuition benefits, including Tuition Exchange scholarships. The College also offers an on-site fitness center as well as generous time off benefits.

To view the full ad, please visit our employment opportunities webpage:

https://www.bennington.edu/employment-opportunities