Liberty University Hiring for Clery Compliance Specialist at Lynchburg – In Office Full Time

Reporting to the Vice President of Equity & Compliance, the Clery Compliance Specialist is responsible for review of Clery crimes and the data collection to ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, as amended by the Campus SaVE Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (the Clery Act), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), and the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA).The Clery Compliance Specialist will play a critical role in the university’s compliance with the Clery Act by reviewing receords from the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) and the University’s records management system (i.e. Beacon, Maxient) to ensure proper categorization of campus crime statistics. The Clery Compliance Specialist will play a role in the preparation, publication, and distribution of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves on a team of Clery Specialists, alongside the Clery Compliance Officer, to gather and review all reports in preparation for the Annual Security Report (ASR).
• Collaborates with the Title IX staff to ensure cohesiveness and proper communication related to cases that might generate a timely warning or emergency notification.
• Gathers crime and disciplinary referral data from various internal and external sources, such as the Office of Community Life, OEC/Title IX Office, LUPD, local 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, at a minimum by position or job title, for each academic year.
• Sends annual requests for crime statistics to all Campus Security Authorities, all bordering local law enforcement agencies, and all law enforcement agencies where the University sent sponsored trips greater than one night after the end of each calendar year.
• Participates in the training of designated 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.
• Collaborates with the Emergency Management & Community Engagement, Public Safety, LUPD, and other applicable departments to evaluate real-time notifications related to the “Timely Warning” requirements of the Clery Act.
• Collaborates with the Emergency Management & Community Engagement, Public Safety, LUPD, and other applicable departments to ensure compliance with the “Emergency Notification” requirements of the Clery Act.
• Collaborates with Emergency Management to ensure that tests/drills are completed each year that includes all required components to meet the HEOA definition of a test.
• Ensures the institution maintains accurate records on security awareness and crime prevention programs and presentations.
• Has a solid understanding of the University’s Clery geography for purposes of applying the proper crime statistics and providing timely warnings.
• Ensures compliance with the daily crime and fire log requirements.
• Full access and collaboration with various departments (i.e. IT, ADS, LUPD) for all Clery Act associated records.
• Works with the Office of Community Life and/or Human Resources to ensure compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Safe Campuses regulations.
• Stays abreast of pending and final changes to the Clery Act and other laws or regulations affecting Clery Act provisions.
• Awareness of the Notice of Rights and Options for victims of VAWA related crimes.
• Assists in gathering accurate and complete annual crime statistics to provide to the Clery Compliance Officer for the U.S. Department of Education, as required.
• Participates in policy and procedure development to help ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity in administrative manuals.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree. Three years of experience working in procedural or management analysis or two years in supporting Clery role. Must be able to become CJIS Certified within the first 90 days to ensure access to applicable systems for this role.

Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree in Law, Business, Communications, Criminal Justice, or Emergency Management or related field. Previous experience complying with the requirements of the Clery Act. Advanced Clery Act training, and familiarization with Title

IX and VAWA. Three or more years of work experience with an institution of Higher Education. Background in law enforcement or related field is beneficial due to the nature of the position.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and Comprehension

• Exceptional abilities to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writing English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Complete understanding of the Clery Act (including offense definitions, classifications/ hierarchy rules, and Clery geography) and the ability to accurately determine how reports should be classified in compliance with the Clery Act.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong organizational skills, including the ability to organize large amounts of complex data effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to Liberty University’s values, mission, and purpose.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software.
• Ability to train and coach others.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONSWork Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well-lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.