University of Colorado Boulder hiring Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations, Division of Public Safety in Boulder, Colorado, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Summary Job Summary The Division of Public Safety (DPS) at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for an Assistant Vice Chancellor for Operations! This position will provide operational leadership and strategic direction as it relates to the delivery of DPS operations in the areas of the event and emergency management, flight operations, and the security operations center (which will be developed through a phased operational approach).

This position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Public Safety (AVCDPS) and will work with them to closely manage the operations budget supporting the vision and mission of DPS and the CU Boulder campus. This position partners with the DPS leadership team and participates in campus conversations about the efficient and effective use of public safety operations.

In addition to the AVCDPS, this role will work closely with the AVCDPS’s senior leadership team, campus partners, external agencies, and other administrative offices on the Boulder campus. This is a senior role, with multi-function responsibilities for public safety operations. As part of the AVCDPS’s senior leadership team, this person will be a strong leader who provides strategic support and serves as a leader with vision around operational issues and with strategic insight and the proven track record to lead the implementation and prioritization of organizational operations.

The successful incumbent in this position will be a thoughtful and strategic leader, skilled at building relationships and engaging in collaboration with departmental leaders within and outside DPS to understand operational needs and identify solutions to those needs. They will consider how to incorporate technological innovation in the areas of public safety operations and engage in technology systems and service planning to ensure sustainability of public safety operations. They will be able to develop and enforce the comprehensive policies and standards necessary to ensure integrity, security and standardization within public safety operations.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We AreThe Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus’ commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

Responsibilities What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be Strategic Public Safety Operations Leadership and Planning

• Serve on the AVCDPS’s Leadership Team
• Works collaboratively with the AVCDPS, and Public Safety departmental 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 Public Safety priorities and the strategic imperatives and budget of the CU 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 safety operations that ensures integrity, security and standardization for public safety operations.
• Maintains awareness of public safety operations industry innovations and potential to integrate innovations into divisional strategies
  

Supervision and Mentorship

• Provide performance management, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members
• Align staff duties with changing division needs
• Collaborate with divisional departments to ensure that staff resources in this area support departmental needs

DPS Leadership Partnership

• Engage in open and collaborative discussion with the peers within DPS
• Work with campus partners, to identify, where possible, Public Safety operations can improve the services that operations provides

What You Should Know

• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority.
• This position may operate University Vehicles, and an active Driver's License is required.

What We Can OfferThe salary range for this position is $180,000 - $215,568 annually.

BenefitsThe University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Masters or JD degree in public safety field, public policy, or related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may 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 organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Ability to influence action in the direction of organizational priorities in areas where there is not a direct reporting relationship.
• Ability to elicit business requirements for the public safety division and formulate solutions that meet business needs.
• Ability to direct, empower, develop and evaluate staff.
• Ability to engage in budget planning and justification, as well as budget reconciliation.
• Willingness to build awareness of and follow campus policies and standards around hardware and software compliance, pricing and purchasing, 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 increasing responsibilities in the areas of public safety technology use and development.
• Knowledge of national and regional landscape for public safety in higher education.
• Previous experience in higher education.
• Engagement with organizations related to public safety.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative technology solutions 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 background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities 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. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Essential ServicesThis position is designated “essential/critical services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for regularly assigned shifts during emergency campus closures.