Deputy Director, Communications & Support (Posting for UNMC Employees Only

Deputy Director, Communications & Support (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Department Public Safety

Business Unit Business & Finance

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Primarily days but evening, night and weekend hours may be required.

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY The Deputy Director of Communications and Support assists the Director with managing several functional areas within the public safety department including the dispatch center for medical, security, and law enforcement personnel, public reception counter, records management, property management, and inventory and supply. Responsibilities include selection, training, directing, monitoring, and evaluating personnel assigned to these areas. This position also assists the Director with developing and implementing formal procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices and industry standards.

Must be available to respond to emergencies 24/7. Must receive Nebraska NCIC telecommunications certification within one year. The incumbent will serve on committees committed to safety on campus and within the Omaha community and assumes responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Communications and Support.

Deputy Director, Communications & Support (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Job Title Public Safety Senor

Salary Grade PS31S

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range $82,200 - $131,500/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date 07/23/2026

Application Review Date 08/01/2026

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Required

Education:

(

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) NA (Will consider six years education/related experience of which two years must include supervisory/management experience)

Required Experience 2 years

Experience in a supervisory/management role working with business and community partners. (Will consider six years education/related experience of which two years must include supervisory/management experience)

Required License Yes

Driver’s license Must have or be able to receive Nebraska NCIC telecommunications certification within one year of employment.

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications: NA

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven integrity and good judgement
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive, partnering, collaborative, can do attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and accomplish goals.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present data in a concise manner.
• Ability to think strategically
• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to prepare operating budgets and systems for internal operations. Demonstrated ability to develop action plans that support organizational goals and effectively communicate those plans to subordinates.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Business, Public Administration, Security, or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with public safety dispatch, records management, purchasing, and inventory management processes.

Preferred License:
No

Preferred Computer Applications: SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
History using Computer Aided (CAD) Software

Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public safety dispatch procedures, computer aided dispatch systems, multi-line phone systems, two-way radios, and physical security/alarm systems.
• Knowledge of state and local laws and University policies.
• Ability to evaluate and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in routine and stressful situations.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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