Director of Policing Initiatives, Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Director of Policing Initiatives for the Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience.

The mission of the Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience (the Center) is to strengthen the safety, resilience, and standing of vulnerable communities by improving trust-based relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, and other at-risk communities. The Center operates in sensitive public safety environments, both domestically and internationally, deploying experts on the ground to support communities and institutions confronting complex security challenges. Through research, training, and operational engagement, the Center identifies, develops, and shares best practices in democratic policing, emphasizing accountability, dialogue, and community partnership. The Center also monitors, analyzes, and calls attention to extremism, hate speech, and targeted violence-particularly as these threats proliferate across social media platforms and manifest in real-world harm-while equipping public safety leaders with practical tools to prevent violence and protect democratic societies.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.