Clery Compliance Specialist

Clery Compliance Specialist

University Police and Public Safety is seeking a Clery Compliance Specialist to assist with all aspects of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) compliance oversight University-wide. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with other units to collect data and coordinate publication and distribution of the required Annual Security Reports and Annual Fire Safety Reports for each of the University's campuses across the commonwealth.

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Development and delivery of training and monitor programs to ensure compliance
• Development and revision of policies related to compliance
• Conduct audits in response to reports of non-compliance
• Develop a report and summarize investigation findings to the Clery Compliance Interdisciplinary Team, administration, federal agencies, etc.
• Periodic updates, guidance and recommendations to the Federal/State Representatives, University President, Board of Trustees, Provost, and various senior Administrators
• Respond to the United States Department of Education, PA Auditor General, and University Internal Audit inquiries and recommendations
• Coordinate compliance processes and procedures at the Commonwealth Campuses

Minimally requires a Bachelor s degree plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of the following is strongly desired:

• Clery Act
• Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
• Higher Education Act (HEA)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• Reporting obligations of PA Act 104 and PA UCR Act
• Title IX guideline

The successful candidate must demonstrate attention to detail; outstanding customer service; ability to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students and federal/state agencies; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excel in a culturally diverse environment; and strong computer skills to include but not limited to Microsoft Office and database inquiry are required.

This position offers a flexible work arrangement that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

A fingerprint background check will be required to work within the Police facility in addition to standard background checks. Some travel is required for this role.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.

We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university s teaching, research, and service mission.

Campus Security Crime Statistics:
For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to the Penn State police site, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.