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INTRODUCTION

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Public Safety, the Clery Compliance Specialist serves as the campus official responsible for compliance with the regulatory requirements as set forth by the Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Campus Crime Statistics Act, and Stop Campus Hazing Act. Working in collaboration with the campus Security Department and other campus offices, the Clery Compliance Specialist serves as the expert resource for all laws and regulations as outlined in the Federal Clery Act, as well as laws and regulations pertaining to the processing, retention, release, and disposition of Security and Clery records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community in California and Oregon.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Knowledge of current and emerging legislation, issues, and trends as appropriate to the position.
- Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively summarize and present information.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and practices specific to the employment and/or academic environment.
- Project planning skills.
- Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare accurate reports.
- Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
- Ability to develop and implement new strategies and procedures.
- Ability to provide effective and appropriate advice and expertise to all levels within the University community.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Experience with crime prevention programs, procedures and practices, as well as safety training administration.
- Knowledge of federal and state public safety reporting requirements and other applicable crime data reporting.
- Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes Humanism.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management or related field.

Experience:

- Minimum of three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

- Master’s degree or J.D.

Experience:

- Three to five years of experience complying with the requirements of the Clery Act.
- Familiarity with Title IX and Federal and State Hazing regulations.
- Experience working at an institution of higher education and/or in a compliance role.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Key Responsibilities

Clery Act Compliance, Reporting, and Data Management:
- Develops and implements the institution’s comprehensive program for compliance with the Clery Act and related laws, regulations, and programs.
- Gathers, analyzes, interprets, and communicates crime data. Ensures accuracy of institutional data and prepares, publishes, and distributes the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
- Collaborates with local police, university security, and other university departments and offices to create and maintain crime and fire incident reports as required under the Clery Act.
- Collaborates with university departments to ensure compliance with the emergency notification and timely warning requirements of the Clery Act.
- Tracks short stayaway and repeated use trips to ensure that non-campus property is properly identified and that crime statistics are collected from appropriate agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Training, Policy Development, and Institutional Coordination:

- Identifies and trains institutional “Campus Security Authorities” and key institutional stakeholders on Clery reporting requirements.
- Creates, implements, and coordinates university policies, procedures, and programs relating to compliance with the Clery Act.
- Collaborates with university departments to identify university owned and controlled property and determine the University’s geography for Clery reporting for WesternU’s Pomona, California and Lebanon, Oregon campuses.
- Ensures accuracy of Clery geography maps.
- Ensures that there is a reporting process / form for submitting Campus Security Authority reports.
- Ensures Daily Crime Log is compliant with requirements of the Clery Act for both CA and OR.

Key Responsibilities

Clery Compliance Committee Management:

- Schedules monthly Clery Compliance Committee Meetings.
- Prepares agenda for Clery Compliance Committee Meetings.
- Ensures member of the Clery Compliance Committee is up to date and representative of the Clery stakeholders.
- Conducts Clery Compliance Committee Meetings.
- Stays up-to-date on pending and final changes to the Clery Act and other laws or regulations affecting Clery Act provisions and provides updates to the Clery Compliance Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional Partnerships, Coordination, and Program Integration:

- Serves as a key institutional partner for Clery Act compliance, working closely with the Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity (OTIXEO), Office of Student Conduct, Public Safety, Student Affairs, Human Resources, Legal Affairs, and other campus offices to ensure coordinated reporting, information sharing, and regulatory alignment.
- Collaborates with internal and external partners to support Clery-related processes, including crime classification, timely warnings, emergency notifications, case coordination, and compliance documentation.
- Facilitates cross-departmental coordination to ensure Clery requirements are consistently integrated with related compliance functions, including Title IX, threat assessment, and CARE/CARES activities, while maintaining appropriate role clarity and regulatory boundaries.
- Participates in Clery-related meetings, audits, reviews, trainings, and special projects to support continuous improvement of the University’s campus safety and compliance programs.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned that support Clery Act compliance, campus safety reporting, and associated regulatory obligations.
- Coordinates annual required Clery Act Exercise (Drill) with internal partners and outside public safety departments.

WORK SCHEDULE

- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Occasional nights and weekends as needed.

WORKING AT WESTERNU

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
- Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
- Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
- As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
- WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!

EXPECTED PAY SCALE

- Minimum $84,000.00 Annually
- Maximum $84,000.00 Annually

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

DESCRIBE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

POSTING INFORMATION

Posting Number A00987

Posting Date 03/06/2026

Close Date 03/06/2027

Open Until Filled Yes

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT - BACKGROUND CHECK

To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

PAY TRANSPARENCY ACT

Pay Transparency Act - Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT (EEO)

It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.

APPLICANT DOCUMENTS

Required Documents

- Resume

Optional Documents

- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation #1
- Letter of Recommendation #2
- Letter of Recommendation #3
- Required License/Certification