Part-Time Clery Act Compliance Officer

Transylvania University invites applications for the part-time position of Part-time Clery Act Compliance Officer, Department of Public Safety. Transylvania, founded in 1780, is the nation's 16th oldest institution of higher learning and is consistently ranked in national publications as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Transylvania is located blocks from downtown Lexington, KY, in central Kentucky.

The Clery Act Compliance Officer for the University works collaboratively with various offices at the University to ensure the institution's compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and associated regulations. This role serves as the institution's designated "Campus Safety Survey Administrator" and will be assisted by the Director of Public Safety and the DPS Administrative Officer.

Essential Duties

• In conjunction with the applicable offices, develops and implements Clery Act required policies, programs, and activities.

• Prepares, publishes, and distributes the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

• Ensures notices announcing the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report are properly developed and available to prospective students and employees.

• Gathers crime and disciplinary referral data from various internal and external sources, such as the Dean of Students Office, local law enforcement agencies, and the state police.

• Works with the appropriate University Departments to identify all Campus Security Authorities for the institution and maintains a list of them for each academic year.

• Sends annual request for crime statistics to all Campus Security Authorities at the end of each calendar year.

• Provides, facilitates, or manages the training of campus security authorities.

• Consolidates relevant data from these sources with information and policies from across institutional departments.

• Coordinates with the appropriate campus departments to ensure compliance with HEA Fire Safety regulations.

• Works with the institutional personnel to ensure proper classification of crime incident reports.

• Manages the institution's Timely Warning Report program.

• Trains key institutional stakeholders on Clery Act requirements.

• Ensures the institution maintains accurate records on security awareness and crime prevention programs and presentations.

• Coordinates with Facilities Management Department and the Accounting office to maintain an accurate list of buildings and properties owned and/or controlled by the institution.

• Ensures compliance with the daily crime and fire log requirements.

• Serves as the Records Custodian for all Clery Act-associated records.

• Establishes Clery Act compliance programs for campus.

• Works with counseling and psychological services and Student Health Services (or similar advocacy center) to gather statistical data related to crimes disclosed to those offices.

• Stays abreast of pending and final changes to the Clery Act and other laws or regulations affecting Clery Act provisions.

• Works with various institutional offices to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights.

• Posts website criminal statistics on a daily basis.

• Submits annual crime statistics to the Department of Education.

Please apply by May 1, 2024; however, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates may submit their cover letter and resume by following the staff job openings link at www.transy.edu/jobs. Please write your cover letter to the attention Chief Joseph McClure.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community. In support of this goal, we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.