Event Security Coordinator

Event Security Coordinator

The Event Security Coordinator provides critical operational and financial support to the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management's Events Bureau. This role works as part of the Events Bureau team to facilitate the end-to-end lifecycle of coordination of over 4,000 campus security details annually, required to support major campus events such as Commencement Weekend, Dignitary visits, Athletics programming, student activities, and Facilities Management projects. Responsibilities include intake and review of requests for security; entering assignments into the DTS system; following up on unfilled details; creating drafts of quotes; submitting requests for municipal permits as needed; verifying overtime hours and submitting payroll; and coordinating billing for internal and external customers. Finally, the Coordinator provides back-up to the DPSEM Financial Coordinator, assisting with payroll and accounts payable as needed.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate the intake process for all security detail requests. (55%)
• Supporting actions include reviewing requests received through the Web portal and via e-mail, maintaining a tracking spreadsheet for all Event Review Form submissions, posting events to the DPSEM Operations Calendar, entering detail information into the DTS system, and conducting a weekly review of University events calendars.
• Coordinate financial activities for the DPSEM Events Bureau. (25%)
• Supporting actions include assisting with preparing event cost estimates, reviewing and approving overtime slips, reconciling invoices from vendors and outside agencies, preparing final billing statements, and responding to questions regarding final invoices.
• Coordinate submission of requests for municipal permits. (10 %)
• Supporting actions include preparing requests for close and/or restrict parking on city streets to Providence Traffic Engineering and submitting notifications to "View email address on click.appcast.io" to inform the Brown community of altered traffic patterns and parking restrictions.
• Provide back-up to the DPSEM Financial Coordinator (10%)
• Supporting actions include submitting weekly and bi-weekly payrolls, preparing requisitions and processing supplier invoices, and ordering supplies for general office and patrol operational needs.

Decisions Position is Free to Make:

• Prioritization of daily workload

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years' administrative experience, preferably in law enforcement, events management, or higher education environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with processing payroll
• Experience in a bargaining-unit environment.

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Strong Excel skills (data entry, master list management) and Word (professional correspondence).
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Drive, Gmail, and Calendar).
• Ability to quickly learn and navigate specialized software (DTS - Detail Tracking System).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required to manage high-volume administrative logistics with strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with internal and external stakeholders.

All offers of employment are contingent upon consent to criminal background screening and education verification with results satisfactory to Brown

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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Recruiting Start Date: 2026-06-16

Department: Public Safety and Emergency Management

Grade: Grade 7

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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