Community Engagement Liaison

Job Summary

The Community Engagement Liaison connects the Office of the Chief Safety Officer (CSO) with students, faculty, staff, and community partners to promote a safe and informed campus. This role enhances the visibility, coordination, and consistency of campus safety efforts, in alignment with the CSO's communication and engagement priorities.

This position reports to the Special Assistant to the CSO and works closely with the CSO and Department of Public Safety (DPS) leadership.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO.

Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide centralized visibility and coordination of requests for campus safety presentations, and assist the CSO in ensuring quality of delivery, consistency, and message alignment with DPS priorities.
• Accompany, and when appropriate, represent the CSO in engagements with individuals and various campus and community groups, to enhance communication and ensure effective follow-up.
• Develop and sustain relationships with key partners (e.g. student organizations, faculty leadership, and community groups) to expand awareness of DPS resources and programs.
• Develop and deliver educational messaging and safety information in person and on social media; ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging, working in coordination with DPS leadership and designated spokespersons.
• Identify trends and feedback from community engagement activities to enhance effectiveness and reach.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the priorities of the Chief Safety Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Operations Program Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Operations Program Manager, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

Public Safety and/or higher education experience.