Project Director

OverviewJoin to apply for the Project Director role at Inside Higher Ed.Open Date: 09/23/2025 • Open Until Filled: Yes • Requisition: 202500039ESDetailsTitle: Project DirectorFLSA Status: ExemptDepartment: Bill Blackwood LEMITDivision: Division of Academic AffairsEducational And Experience Requirement: Master’s degree related to field with familiarity with current issues in related field of study. Broad and extensive administrative/management experience in professional management or equivalent in related project area.Nature & Purpose Of PositionPlans, administers, manages, and directs all activities of the De-escalation Training Center (DTC), operating under a BJA de-escalation grant, and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA). Both are within the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) at SHSU.Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the administration of the regional De-Escalation Training Center (DTA) grant and the Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA) within LEMIT. Maintains liaison work with agencies and governments related to the operations of both centers and associated projects. Responsible for the development, evaluation, and effectiveness of the grant(s). In the case of the DTA, the Director oversees the coordination of the delivery of training and curriculum to law enforcement officers by scheduling courses to be delivered by providers external to SHSU. Collaborates with other regional de-escalation training centers and national training coordinator to ensure consistent and certified training. In the case of CICA operations, the director coordinates instructors for the certification program and should be familiar with law enforcement intelligence operations and crime analysis. Schedules course offerings, identifies venues, delivers training with SHSU staff or other recognized and qualified SMEs. Ideally, the director has a background in criminal intelligence operations and crime analysis and is able to instruct some or all of the course material. Provides supervision to training staff, counselors, and administrative supports. Performs other related duties as assigned.Other SpecificationsWorks directly with other University departments, State and Federal agencies, and outside vendors. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08