Community Safety and Crisis Response Coordinator

Community Safety and Crisis Response Coordinator

Department: University Housing

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $45,000 - $55,000 per year

FTE: 1.0

This position serves as a Campus Security Authority and, in a non-clinical role, is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the residence halls and students residing on campus. Duties include ambulatory rounds of University Housing, providing direct student support for mental and physical well‑being concerns, conflict mediation and de‑escalation, and enforcing policies found in the University Housing Contract and Community Standards.

The Coordinator collaborates with Residence Life staff and many campus partners, including the Dean of Students office, University Counseling Services, and the University of Oregon Police Department. The Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Residence Life for Accountability and Residential Living and is expected to report to work during emergencies.

The position requires an on‑call schedule, year‑round operation, and the ability to arrive at campus at scheduled times during inclement weather and/or university closures. Employees must provide reliable and current contact information at all times.

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of professional experience in insecurity, crisis response, or human services.
• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Psychology, or a related field.

• Ability to foster a socially just, multicultural, and inclusive learning environment.
• Knowledge of student development theory and its application in a residential environment.
• Establishment and maintenance of effective and collaborative working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to assess and meet the needs of a wide variety of people while recognizing the needs of under‑represented and underserved students at the University of Oregon.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Conflict Resolution, or Emergency Management.
• 2+ years of experience in a higher education residential setting with a focus on student conduct or mental health response.

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541‑346‑5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy‑related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies.

Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here. In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.