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Title: Director, Environmental Health & Safety

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Position Summary

To provide leadership and ensure that the program aligns fully with the elements of an effective compliance program including appropriate monitoring and inspections, policies and procedures, training, communication, response to inquiries and incidents, and that appropriate corrective actions or improvements to safety on campus are implemented. This position is designated Essential Personnel for specific University operations.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Full-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree – Field of study: Science, Engineering, or a related field (e.g., chemical, physical, biological, industrial hygiene, environmental, occupational safety, or health sciences) Minimum of 5 years in demonstrated leadership in promoting safety and regulatory compliance through collaborative processes and strong relationships. Experience working with regulatory agencies.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree – Field of study: Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in EH&S program at a higher education institution or higher education research institution.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Industry certifications in Associate Safety Professional, Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician, or related certification preferred.

Job Duties

• Develop, implement and enforce occupational safety programs, ensuring policies, procedures, and practices comply with all occupational health and safety laws and regulations, while advancing a culture of safety. Coordinates and/or conduct training for employees on topics such as lockout tagout, confined spaces, fall protection, and other occupational health and safety topics. Investigates accidents and hazardous conditions and provides recommendations for implementation of corrective actions/measures. Conducts follow up audits to ensure corrective actions are completed. Responds to safety and health-related inquiries and complaints. Maintains all required reports, logs, and training records. 
• Serves as the University's primary contact with OSHA, North Carolina DEQ, the EPA and other federal, state and local environmental health and safety regulators. Monitors regulatory and enforcement activities and communicates upcoming changes or needs relative to new requirements and regulatory changes. Ensures timely completion of all regulatory filings and reports. 
• Works collaboratively to support the Academic Affairs EHS Specialist in development and implementation of safety programs within academic spaces to include research laboratories, health science programs, teaching laboratories and art studios.
• Chairs the campus Safety Committee, and coordinates the activities to include organizing meetings, training, maintaining charter, keeping agendas and minutes.
• Manages and maintains the university's AED program, eye wash testing process, and conducts other required inspections.