Director of Campus Safety

Location: Dawson

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Director of Campus Safety. The Director of Campus Safety provides institutional stewardship and coordination for campus safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across a multi-campus environment. This role does not oversee police operations but serves as the University's primary liaison and coordinating partner with University Police Department (UPD), NSHE Risk Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fire and Life Safety, and external agencies to support a safe and compliant campus environment.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advocate for Campus Safety Preparedness: Champions campus safety preparedness by promoting a culture of readiness, awareness, and shared responsibility; elevating preparedness needs to campus leadership; and supporting proactive planning, training, and continuous improvement across the university.
• Coordinate Campus Safety Efforts: Serves as Nevada State's primary coordinating liaison with UPD, NSHE Risk Management, UNLV Fire and Life Safety, and other internal and external partners. This role does not include law enforcement command, operational response, or investigative responsibilities. Serves as Chair of the Nevada State University Safety Committee.
• Interdepartmental Safety Coordination
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  Coordinates with Campus Infrastructure, Facilities, Housing, Events, and other departments to…