Student Safety Coordinator

Student Safety Coordinator

This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities
Building a Student-Centered Safety Culture (70%)

• Provide a safety presence that prioritizes student well-being and belonging.
• Manage a staffing model that supports student needs across academic, residential, and social spaces at as close to a 24/7/365 schedule whenever students are on campus.
• Implement a campus "downtown safe walk", beginning with a peer program whether in person or virtual.
• Serve as a visible, approachable presence on campus through regular walk-throughs and proactive engagement with students.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to safety concerns, emergencies, and student-related incidents utilizing de-escalation intervention techniques. Report facility related issues promptly.
• Partner with students, parents, and employees to communicate clearly and calmly about safety matters, offering education, regular information through regular campus communication mechanisms, and reassurance.
• Lead safety workshops, orientation sessions, and training from a public health perspective to empower students to make informed decisions and support one another.
• Participate as a key member of the UMR CARE Team, addressing student well-being and community response with empathy and discretion.
• Advise the Vice Chancellor for Student Life on emerging trends and concerns affecting the safety and success of students.
• Organize and support campus safety drills, table-top exercises, and emergency preparedness simulations, in collaboration with UMR Facilities, local law enforcement, University of Minnesota System safety colleagues as appropriate.
• Chair UMR's Campus Safety Committee, engaging students and employees in safety planning and problem-solving.
• Support the UMR Emergency Medical Services (EMS) student organization, assisting with recruitment, training, and volunteer coordination.
• Lead the implementation of weather emergencies, large-scale events, and other disruptions, keeping the community informed and protected.
• Participate in Student Life Operations and Student Life Tuesday Connect meetings.
• Liaison with the Rochester Police Department, University System Partners, Rochester Community Partners.
• Participate in the UTAP (University Threat Assessment Program) sub-committee as a representative of the Rochester campus.
• Other duties as needed to maintain and grow a student-first, wellbeing approach to campus safety.

Student Worker Team Development (15%)

• Recruit, train, expand, and mentor a team of student workers (Security Monitors), helping them grow in leadership, communication, and crisis response skills - relevant for future health professionals.
• Coach student workers in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and respectful engagement with peers.
• Coordinate public safety logistics for events-working collaboratively with student groups, departments, and community partners.

Campus Access and Secure Learning Spaces (5%)

• Manage building access systems that balance safety with student autonomy and ease of use, in collaboration with UMR facilities.
• Manage the student ID Card processing system

Compliance and Reporting (10%)

• Ensure compliance of federal, state, and local laws such as Clery, Violence Against Women (VAWA), Stop Hazing Act, and Campus SAVE Act, in addition to campus policies and procedures
• Support the Clery Compliance Coordinator in the preparation of the annual Safety and Security on Campus Security and Fire Safety Report
• Maintain the Daily Crime Log and collaborate with the UMR Director of Facilities and University of Minnesota system partners on annual Clery reporting.
• Train Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) and support a culture of transparency and accountability in campus safety.
• Direct responders and/or respond to criminal, medical, and other incidents. Ensure proper reporting and follow-up investigations are complete

Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person role based on the UMR campus.
• Flexibility is required to support evening, weekend, and holiday activities when student needs arise.
• Based on our campus needs, a second shift 3:00 pm- 11:00pm would be ideal but negotiable.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years.
• Valid driver's license.
• Current certification in first aid, CPR, and AED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in campus security, customer service, student affairs, or community engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust with diverse student populations.
• Calm and clear decision-making in high-stress situations.
• Familiarity with higher education compliance and safety regulations (e.g., Clery, FERPA, Title IX, Kari Koskinen, VAWA).
• Commitment to continuous learning and intercultural development.
• Unquestioned integrity, enacting existing policy, law and procedure in support of the safety of UMR students.

At UMR, we believe every student deserves to learn, live, and grow in an environment where they feel safe, seen, and supported. The Student Safety Coordinator plays a foundational role in building a new, student-centered approach to fostering a secure and welcoming campus community in the heart of America's City for Health.
As the first member of UMR's dedicated Campus Safety team, the Coordinator will help shape the vision, strategies, and daily operations-all in service of our growing and diverse student body of future health professionals. This position is more than a safety role-it is about community engagement, education, prevention, and care. The Coordinator will regularly connect with students, faculty, and staff, offering a reassuring presence while responding to incidents, facilitating training, and promoting student well-being in concert with other student affairs staff.
Located in the heart of downtown Rochester-Minnesota's fastest-growing city-UMR's campus is dynamic, integrated within the City, and expanding rapidly. Over 3 million patients and their companions from around the world visit this medically-focused destination each year, creating a vibrant context for a health and educational innovation campus. The Coordinator will help ensure this environment continues to support students' academic success, co-curricular engagement, and a deep sense of belonging.
This role reports to the Vice Chancellor for Student Life and works closely with Facilities, Residential Life, and other campus and community partners to support the holistic development and success of UMR students.

Pay Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures.

The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR.

The University of Minnesota is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022-24).