Student Safety Coordinator

University of Minnesota-Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Rochester is seeking a Student Safety Coordinator to enhance campus safety and foster a student-centered culture. This full-time position involves working collaboratively with students, staff, and law enforcement. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, decision-making capabilities, and relevant experience in safety protocols. This role offers an annual salary range between $55,000 and $65,000.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Current certification in first aid, CPR, and AED required.
• Four years of related education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Build a student-centered safety culture and manage campus safety.
• Recruit and mentor a team of student workers.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Calm decision-making

Conflict resolution

Education

BA/BS or equivalent education and work experience

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Student Safety Coordinator role at University of Minnesota-Rochester.

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

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Position details

This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person role based on the UMR campus.

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 on a near 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 using de-escalation techniques. Report facility-related issues promptly.
  • Partner with students, parents, and employees to communicate clearly about safety matters, offering education, regular information through campus communications, 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 student safety and success.
  • 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 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 with federal, state, and local laws such as Clery, 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 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.
  • 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 campus needs, a second shift 3:00 pm–11:00 pm would be ideal but negotiable.

Qualifications

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, VAWA).
• Commitment to continuous learning and intercultural development.
• Unquestioned integrity, enacting existing policy, law and procedure in support of the safety of UMR students.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service

Industries

• Higher Education and Public Safety