Student Safety Coordinator

Overview Join to apply for the Student Safety Coordinator role at University of Minnesota-Rochester . This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. Base pay range $55,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr Position details This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person role based on the UMR campus. Key Responsibilities Building a Student-Centered Safety Culture (70%) Provide a safety presence that prioritizes student well-being and belonging. Manage a staffing model that supports student needs across academic, residential, and social spaces on a near 24/7/365 schedule whenever students are on campus. Implement a campus downtown safe walk, beginning with a peer program whether in person or virtual. Serve as a visible, approachable presence on campus through regular walk-throughs and proactive engagement with students. Respond promptly and compassionately to safety concerns, emergencies, and student-related incidents using de-escalation techniques. Report facility-related issues promptly. Partner with students, parents, and employees to communicate clearly about safety matters, offering education, regular information through campus communications, and reassurance. Lead safety workshops, orientation sessions, and training from a public health perspective to empower students to make informed decisions and support one another. Participate as a key member of the UMR CARE Team, addressing student well-being and community response with empathy and discretion. Advise the Vice Chancellor for Student Life on emerging trends and concerns affecting student safety and success. Organize and support campus safety drills, table-top exercises, and emergency preparedness simulations, in collaboration with UMR Facilities, local law enforcement, University of Minnesota System safety colleagues as appropriate. Chair UMR’s Campus Safety Committee, engaging students and employees in safety planning and problem-solving. Support the UMR Emergency Medical Services (EMS) student organization, assisting with recruitment, training, and volunteer coordination. Lead the implementation of weather emergencies, large-scale events, and other disruptions, keeping the community informed and protected. Participate in Student Life Operations and Student Life Tuesday Connect meetings. Liaison with the Rochester Police Department, University System Partners, Rochester Community Partners. Participate in the UTAP sub-committee as a representative of the Rochester campus. Other duties as needed to maintain and grow a student-first, wellbeing approach to campus safety. Student Worker Team Development (15%) Recruit, train, expand, and mentor a team of student workers (Security Monitors), helping them grow in leadership, communication, and crisis response skills - relevant for future health professionals. Coach student workers in conflict resolution, de-escalation techniques, and respectful engagement with peers. Coordinate public safety logistics for events—working collaboratively with student groups, departments, and community partners. Campus Access and Secure Learning Spaces (5%) Manage building access systems that balance safety with student autonomy and ease of use, in collaboration with UMR facilities. Manage the student ID Card processing system. Compliance and Reporting (10%) Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws such as Clery, VAWA, Stop Hazing Act, and Campus SAVE Act, in addition to campus policies and procedures. Support the Clery Compliance Coordinator in the preparation of the annual Safety and Security on Campus and Fire Safety Report. Maintain the Daily Crime Log and collaborate with the UMR Director of Facilities and University of Minnesota system partners on annual Clery reporting. Train Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) and support a culture of transparency and accountability in campus safety. Direct responders and/or respond to criminal, medical, and other incidents. Ensure proper reporting and follow-up investigations are complete. This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person role based on the UMR campus. Flexibility is required to support evening, weekend, and holiday activities when student needs arise. Based on campus needs, a second shift 3:00 pm–11:00 pm would be ideal but negotiable. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years. Valid driver’s license. Current certification in first aid, CPR, and AED. Preferred Qualifications Experience in campus security, customer service, student affairs, or community engagement. Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trust with diverse student populations. Calm and clear decision-making in high-stress situations. Familiarity with higher education compliance and safety regulations (e.g., Clery, FERPA, Title IX, VAWA). Commitment to continuous learning and intercultural development. Unquestioned integrity, enacting existing policy, law and procedure in support of the safety of UMR students. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Customer Service Industries Higher Education and Public Safety #J-18808-Ljbffr