Job Summary
The Division of Public Safety (DPS) at CU Boulder isencouraging applications for an Assistant Vice Chancellorfor Operations ! This position will provide operationalleadership and strategic direction as it relates to the delivery ofDPS operations in the areas of the event and emergency management,flight operations, and the security operations center (which willbe developed through a phased operational approach).
This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for PublicSafety (AVCDPS) and will work with them to closely manage theoperations budget supporting the vision and mission of DPS and theCU Boulder campus. This position partners with the DPS leadershipteam and participates in campus conversations about the efficientand effective use of public safety operations.
In addition to the AVCDPS, this role will work closely with theAVCDPS’s senior leadership team, campus partners, externalagencies, and other administrative offices on the Boulder campus.This is a senior role, with multi-function responsibilities forpublic safety operations. As part of the AVCDPS’s senior leadershipteam, this person will be a strong leader who provides strategicsupport and serves as a leader with vision around operationalissues and with strategic insight and the proven track record tolead the implementation and prioritization of organizationaloperations.
The successful incumbent in this position will be a thoughtful andstrategic leader, skilled at building relationships and engaging incollaboration with departmental leaders within and outside DPS tounderstand operational needs and identify solutions to those needs.They will consider how to incorporate technological innovation inthe areas of public safety operations and engage in technologysystems and service planning to ensure sustainability of publicsafety operations. They will be able to develop and enforce thecomprehensive policies and standards necessary to ensure integrity,security and standardization within public safety operations.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building aculturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and studentsdedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. Weare an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans andindividuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate andcoordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’ commitmentto maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety inthe conduct of its operations. We do this though services toenhance community safety, protect life and property, and fostersafe, secure, and ethical practices.
The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leadingresearch universities and the flagship of the CU System. As acomprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is amember of the Association of American Universities and isclassified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools andcolleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.
At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuingeveryone who is part of our community. Our values are expected ofall Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and inour community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverseand inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds,identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a widerange of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn andgrow.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Strategic Public Safety Operations Leadership andPlanning
- Serve on the AVCDPS’s Leadership Team
- Works collaboratively with the AVCDPS, and Public Safetydepartmental leadership to:
- Determine current divisional operations needs/gaps
- Discover opportunities to implement innovative solutions
- Develop a 5-year strategic plan for Public Safety operations,including a projected budget that aligns both with the PublicSafety priorities and the strategic imperatives and budget of theCU Boulder campus
- Prioritize initiatives to complete the strategic plan
- Complete the strategic plan
- Evaluate progress and adjust plan as needed
- Develop policies, standards and procedures for public safetyoperations that ensures integrity, security and standardization forpublic safety operations.
- Maintains awareness of public safety operations industryinnovations and potential to integrate innovations into divisionalstrategies
Supervision and Mentorship
- Provide performance management, mentorship, and professionaldevelopment opportunities for team members
- Align staff duties with changing division needs
- Collaborate with divisional departments to ensure that staffresources in this area support departmental needs
DPS Leadership Partnership
- Engage in open and collaborative discussion with the peerswithin DPS
- Work with campus partners, to identify, where possible, PublicSafety operations can improve the services that operationsprovides
What You Should Know
- This position is designated as a Campus SecurityAuthority.
- This position may operate University Vehicles, and an activeDriver's License is required.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $215,568annually.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental,retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. TheUniversity of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers inBoulder County and offers an inspiring higher educationenvironment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
Be Statements
Be balanced. Be excited. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Masters or JD degree in public safety field, public policy, orrelated field. A combination of education and relevant experiencemay substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
- 6+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience,including supervision experience.
What You Will Need
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizationalskills.
- Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
- Ability to influence action in the direction of organizationalpriorities in areas where there is not a direct reportingrelationship.
- Ability to elicit business requirements for the public safetydivision and formulate solutions that meet business needs.
- Ability to direct, empower, develop and evaluate staff.
- Ability to engage in budget planning and justification, as wellas budget reconciliation.
- Willingness to build awareness of and follow campus policiesand standards around hardware and software compliance, pricing andpurchasing, and security standard processes.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Master's degree in public safety field, public policy,business, or related field.
- At least six years of experience with progressively increasingresponsibilities in the areas of public safety technology use anddevelopment.
- Knowledge of national and regional landscape for public safetyin higher education.
- Previous experience in higher education.
- Engagement with organizations related to public safety.
- Proven track record of delivering innovative technologysolutions and cost saving strategies.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your backgroundand experience align with the requirements, qualifications, andresponsibilities of the position.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by June 23, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. Forconsideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .
Essential Services
This position is designated “essential/critical services.” Theincumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campusemergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural orman-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shiftsduring emergency campus closures.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
