Director, Residential Safety & Emergency Operations

The California State University; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University is seeking an Associate Director of Residential Community Safety Operations to provide strategic leadership for safety, security, and emergency planning within University Housing Services. This role oversees the safety of approximately 5000 residents across various housing facilities.

Key responsibilities include managing emergency drills, developing safety programs, and supervising Community Desk Specialists. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing operations and safety management, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in housing operations or safety management.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement safety programs.
• Experience supervising professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans.
• Coordinate UHS emergency drills and respond during incidents.
• Provide oversight for residence hall front desks.

Skills

Knowledge of campus housing operations

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to lead and supervise staff

Emergency management principles

Education

B.A. in Education, public administration, emergency management, or related field

M.A. in Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft systems

StarRez

Job description

The California State University is seeking an Associate Director of Residential Community Safety Operations to provide strategic leadership for safety, security, and emergency planning within University Housing Services. This role oversees the safety of approximately 5000 residents across various housing facilities.

Key responsibilities include managing emergency drills, developing safety programs, and supervising Community Desk Specialists. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing operations and safety management, along with strong analytical and communication skills.