Program Manager, Campus Safety and Security

Program Manager, Campus Safety and Security - Administrative Staff and unclassified pursuant to •124.11 (A) (30) and •3333.03 of the Revised Code. Serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and in a fiduciary capacity to the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Reports to the Director, Student Wellbeing and Sexual Violence Prevention.

• Assists director with conducting research, compiling data, and organization of materials related to campus safety, anti-hazing, campus sexual violence, and student wellbeing initiatives.
• Manages grant programs related to campus security, student safety, and promoting community support, outreach, and cultural competency.
  • Reviews, interprets, and analyzes program guidelines to support grant initiatives.
  • Provides technical assistance to staff and institutions responsible for funded campus safety programs.
  • Collaborates with campus safety committee to ensure compliance with grant program requirements.
  • Assists with development, interpretation, and analysis of report requirements and data.
  • Assists in audit processes to identify gaps and barriers for successful implementation of campus safety programs.
• Provides support to ODHE and coordination with other state agencies, boards, and commissions, as necessary, in the development and implementation of a statewide antisemitism policy.
• Stays current with relevant federal and state laws and regulations regarding campus safety and student well-being (i.e., Clery Act, Collin's Law, Ohio House and Senate Bills, etc.).
• Coordinates correspondence and scheduling of stakeholder meetings.
• Maintains effective communications and working relationship with the Ohio School Safety Center, ensuring that ODHE's work is aligned and well-integrated with priorities of the Center.
• Works collaboratively within ODHE to drive toward the purposeful integration of campus safety programs and services that lead to an improved system and student wellbeing outcomes.
• Provides administrative assistance, support, and research to team members.
• Represents the agency and student wellbeing team at meetings, conferences, and engagement opportunities with other state agencies and institutions of higher education as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, political science, or related field.
• Ability to be organized, self-motivated, flexible, responsible and to effectively manage a variety of duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written communications with staff, stakeholders, and others.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, flexible, professionally responsible, able to effectively manage a variety of duties simultaneously and work well as a member of a team.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications :

• An understanding of campus culture, student wellbeing, and/or campus safety.
• Experience in working with institutions of higher education.
• Interest in and knowledge of higher education policy.
• Two (2+) years of experience writing, editing, and researching.