Clery Compliance Manager

Iowa State University is seeking a Clery Compliance Manager to lead and coordinate the University’s Clery Act Compliance Program, ensuring institutional adherence to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

About the role

The Clery Compliance Manager reports directly to the Assistant Chief of Police within the Department of Public Safety and plays a critical role in promoting transparency, accountability, and compliance through accurate reporting, training, and program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, publish, and distribute the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
• Collect crime and disciplinary referral data from various internal and external sources, including the Office of Student Conduct, Student Assistance, Department of Residence, University Police, and outside law enforcement agencies.
• Serve as records custodian for all Clery Act-related records.
• Coordinate the submission of annual crime statistics to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Research, compile, and produce reports requiring data collection, graphs, and analysis.
• Distribute annual requests for crime statistics to all Campus Security Authorities (CSAs).
• Review and update entries for the Daily Crime Log and ensure availability to the public.
• Send Travel Letters to appropriate law enforcement jurisdictions.
• Work with the University Police Records Clerk to ensure proper crime classification.
• Coordinate with the University Police Investigations Unit to update the disposition of all crime reports within required timelines.
• Assist in managing the University’s Timely Warning Program.
• Partner with departments across campus to develop and implement Clery Act-required policies, programs, and procedures.
• Identify and maintain a list of all CSAs for each academic year.
• Provide Clery Act training to CSAs, university staff, and key stakeholders, as well as orientation training for new Department of Public Safety personnel.
• Create and deliver presentations on Clery Act requirements to third-party vendors and contractors providing services for university-sponsored events.
• Stay current with pending and final changes to the Clery Act, as well as related federal and state laws, policies, and regulations.
• Provide support for Department of Public Safety operations during special events as needed.
• Manage a program to ensure implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with university objectives.
• Plan, monitor, and manage internal or external projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead or coordinate project planning, resourcing, and staffing for assigned programs.
• Monitor and manage budgets to ensure programs meet university objectives.
• Develop public relations initiatives, workshops, seminars, surveys, or other activities to promote the program.
• Act as a representative of the program and participate in project management.
• May secure external funding as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related experience, including at least three years in a compliance-based position, Title IX, or other records management roles.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience working in Title IX and/or Clery compliance.
• Experience working as a crime analyst.

About the Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment that supports the academic mission of the University. Through proactive community partnerships, educational outreach, and professional service, the department works to promote trust, accountability, and preparedness. The Clery Compliance Manager contributes to this mission by ensuring the University’s compliance with federal safety reporting requirements, supporting transparency, and strengthening community confidence in the University’s safety practices.

Department employees operate in a fair, unbiased manner, respecting the rights and dignity of all individuals. Everyday actions are guided by the Department’s values of Respect, Integrity, Caring, Honor, Excellence, and Service (RICHES) and grounded in the highest ethical and professional standards. Employees work in partnership with the campus and area communities to provide leadership in solving community problems, preventing crime, and providing a safe environment to fulfill the mission of the University.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

Schedule

• 12 months employed per year.
• Full time.