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Director of Threat Management and Prevention, Chicago

Title: Director of Threat Management and Prevention
Type: Full-time, on-site
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $110,000 to $125,000


Position Summary


The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC), seeks a Director of Threat Management and Prevention.  This position is responsible for oversight and strategic direction for the Division of Threat Management and Prevention within the Office of Preparedness and Response. This role oversees programs in violence prevention, behavioral threat assessment and management, public health preparedness, Clery Act compliance, and campus climate initiatives, ensuring alignment with national best practices, legal standards, and university policies. The role has the authority, independence, and responsibility to manage these programs across all major administrative units, departments, colleges, and regional campuses. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:


1.                  A minimum of a master’s degree in public health, Threat or Risk Management, Public Administration, Social Work or related field.

2.                  A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience managing with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act) and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and workplace violence prevention standards.

3.                  Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with diverse populations.

4.                  A minimum of 3 years of strong planning, operations, continuous process improvement experience, and focus on service.

5.                  Highly developed interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

6.                  Ability to use independent judgment in highly sensitive situations and make decisions in a crisis.

7.                  Skilled in presenting information to diverse stakeholders.

 

The budgeted salary range for the position is $110,000 to $125,000.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

 

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

 

For fullest consideration, applicants should complete the online application, upload a cover letter and resume, no later than July 8, 2025, 5 p.m. CST.