Visionary Safety & Security Leader (AVP)

South Dakota Board of Regents; Brookings (SD); Presencial; USD 109.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

South Dakota State University (SDState) invites a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Safety & Security in Brookings, SD. This role provides executive oversight for Emergency & Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and the University Police Department, aligning safety, compliance, and resilience with the university mission.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, foster partnerships across campus and with external agencies, and promote a culture

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Admin/Management, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of enterprise leadership in physical security, emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, or risk mitigation with measurable outcomes.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Effective verbal and written communication with university community and regulatory agencies.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
• Knowledge of federal/state statutes and regulations related to overseen offices.
• Ability to foster partnerships to promote safety and security.
• Ability to coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Leadership- design and execute a strategic vision for campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, environmental stewardship, and resilience.
• Department Oversight- manage Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Risk Management, and University Police. Direct oversight of key roles.
• Partnership & Liaison- build relationships with students, faculty, staff, local, state, and federal agencies as well as community stakeholders.
• Compliance and Policy- ensure regulatory compliance and best practices in risk management, environmental health and safety, and public safety operations.
• Risk & Incident Analysis- evaluate threat reports, crime data, and physical vulnerabilities to inform decisions.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Emergency management

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration/Criminal Justice or related field

Descripción del empleo

South Dakota State University (SDState) invites a dynamic leader to serve as Assistant Vice President of Safety & Security in Brookings, SD. This role provides executive oversight for Emergency & Risk Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and the University Police Department, aligning safety, compliance, and resilience with the university mission.

The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives, foster partnerships across campus and with external agencies, and promote a culture