Police Special Projects Coordinator

Job ID: 273624
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The mission of the Augusta University Police Department is to promote a safe atmosphere in which the university's teaching, discovery, clinical care and service mission can be successful. This is accomplished through traditional and progressive law enforcement practices and strong community partnership.

Job Summary

The Special Projects Coordinator guides the department in data-informed decision-making to optimize operational efficiency and achieve the agency's mission. This position is responsible for implementing and improving related processes, products, services, and software through data analysis and system development. Significant involvement in Information Technology (ITS), Institutional Effectiveness (IE), and software/service vendors and serves as the key interface between the stakeholders of technologies/processes and office leadership. Administrate communications and systems for agency on University mobile app, emergency services app, agency webpages, and responsible for admin and maintenance of all operational programs and clients utilized by the agency. Assist in the content strategy for the university mobile app by the agency. This work is predominantly intellectual, requiring specialized knowledge and involves the exercise of discretion and judgment. Interaction with the Augusta Community, Administrative Staff, Vendors, the AU community, and other Public Safety personnel are fundamental to the quality of service provided by this position.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Device Operations

Responsible for ensuring devices are operational for use of Jag Alert for emergency situations as directed by the event, by Senior University Officials or by policies and procedures of the University.

Collaboration

Serve as the Local Agency Security Officer for CJIS compliance of the agency; coordinate with the other Data Governance roles. Ensure alignment with CJIS, GCIC, FBI, and AU Cyber standards.

Analysis

Develop ways in which all technologies can be used to their fullest potential in an effort to meet the ever-changing technology-oriented needs of the agency and AU community; Help find solutions using these technologies for problems as they are encountered as well as being proactive in new development; collaborate with peer institutions to gain additional knowledge that can be applied to improving our own processes; Counsel and train staff on processes.

Business analysis

Provide business analysis (e.g. cost-benefit analysis, documentation, technological capabilities), workflow design, and functional support of the systems utilized by the agency, streamline processes, and improve delivery of services to all stakeholders; define and document project requirements and performs workflow design and training that maximizes the investment in these systems.

Technology

Identify, manage, administrate, and support all the processes, procedures, and interfaces involving agency technology (ARMS, BEAST, GEARS, RAVE, ETC); locate and correct potential issues; coordinate software implementation/maintenance/upgrades (testing, data conversion, data cleanup, user acceptance testing, and training); and, to improve agency efficiency. Serve as one of the go-to authorities when new ideas or projects are conceived that could leverage technologies.

Projects

Work with AU IT, Communications and Marketing, Hosting Services, Institutional Effectiveness, Cyber Security, Project Managers, Vendors, and various other entities to meet the needs of agency projects. Maintain knowledge and best practices of project management; documenting, tracking, and ensuring scope of project from beginning to end.

Other duties

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization and a minimum of 5 years' experience.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 1 year experience.

Other Required Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.

A valid driver's license is required.

Required Experience

Experience administering multi-faceted projects that require coordination and communication with various vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience in content analysis and creation, web design, accessibility standards, standard web practices, information systems, and related experience in project management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, and other computer software. Ability to plan and coordinate work independently.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of needed tools and techniques appropriate to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Project Management. Knowledge of the University policies and procedures related to Augusta University, to include the USG rules and regulations. Knowledge of NIBRS, Clery, CJIS, and UCR .

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills. Technical knowledge and skills in computer systems and databases, with the preferred ability to maintain computer systems relating to access and security controls, digital video systems, web base and other related computer applications.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B9

Salary: Minimum $23.46/hour - $25.26/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 7/16/24 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement

The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=273624&PostingSeq=1

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