Manager of Enterprise Safety & Security at Covista in Chicago, IL

Company Description

About Covista

Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Enterprise Safety & Security, the Manager of Enterprise Safety & Security (ESS) is responsible for providing support to field operations of the ESS team and supporting the overall safety and security of members of Covista's global communities. The Manager of Enterprise Safety & Security is responsible for supporting the completion of security assessments, investigations, supporting onsite Event Security and the occasional facilitation of training to internal stakeholders and customers. The Manager of Enterprise Safety & Security will also support the development of policies and procedures, as well as maintaining various department-issued reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and implements security goals, objectives, rules, regulations, and work methods in response to assessment of needs.

• Manage and oversee security investigations, as assigned.

• Complete residential security assessments as part of the Executive Security program.

• Complete visits to Covista and institutional campuses as assigned by manager.

• Provide onsite security support for company events including coordination with Covista/Institution events planning and development of Event Security plans.

• Complete Security Risk Assessments and onsite security reviews.

• Support campus expansion including support in designing/reviewing designs of campus security systems.

• Maintain the Campus Risk Report, Emergency Response Readiness Dashboard, Business Continuity Readiness Dashboard, and Enterprise Safety and Security Maturity Dashboard.

• Ensure that all aspects of the Jeanne Cleary Act are adhered to in a timely and proper function.

• Remain up to date on emerging trends in the fields of public safety, university security, and crime prevention.

• Ensure that all ESS programs and policies are properly implemented.

• Support the Incident Commander program for the Covista Enterprise. This will include updating training materials and delivering Incident Commander training.

• Ensure initiatives align with department goals, and processes/procedures are maintained to meet service and quality standards.

• Defines strategies, creates a plan to execute and complete business objectives.

• Respond to safety and crisis related matters/events and provide oversight and services.

• This position is a designated Campus Security Authority.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree From an accredited institution of higher learning Preferred.
• 5+ years professional security experience with at least five (5) years of experience. Prior law enforcement or military experience preferred Required.
• Experience in an educational or hospital environment Preferred.
• Experience in the completion of physical security assessments Preferred.
• International Security experience Preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively in English (5/5 level) and possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills, analytical and critical thinking. Good organizational, project and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft suite of programs.
• The ability to communicate effectively to large groups of culturally diverse individuals.
• Exhibits aptitude to secure relevant NIMS/ICS operational understanding.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and executive orders.
• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people and property.
• Customer Service - Provides quality service to the customer.
• Communication Skills - Communicating effectively both orally and written as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Teamwork - Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports efforts of team success.
• Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external).
• Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products, and service.
• Strategic Thinking -Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats and opportunities.
• Motivation -Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing -Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives;
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) as accredited by the American Society for Industrial Security Preferred.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit:
  https://careers.covista.com/benefits
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation