Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Assistant Director manages the occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene programs.  

Key Responsibilities

- Manages workplace safety and industrial hygiene programs. 
- Provide guidance on needed hazard controls and risk mitigation measures. 
- Manages the respiratory protection, asbestos and lead programs.
- Serves as the technical lead on campus exposure monitoring. 
- Develops training for the campus community. 
- Prepares and reviews professional reports with findings and corrective actions. 
- Interprets technical data and communicates technical information to non-technical individuals in a meaningful way.
- Supervises, directs and mentors staff specialists and student employees. 
- Utilizes continuous improvement principles in all EHSS responsibilities.
- Cultivates a positive culture of safety by role modeling safe behavior and a demonstrated commitment to safety.
- Assists the Executive Director with other programs as assigned. 
- Respond to off-hours emergencies.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health or safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, chemistry, biology or a relevant science-related field. 
- Five years of experience with at least two of those years in industrial hygiene programs. 
- Ability to interpret laws and regulations to assist with University compliance.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in unusual or new situations.
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
- Successful candidate must be able to wear an air-purifying respirator.
 
Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in science or a related field. 
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or working to attain CIH certification.
- Experience conducting exposure assessments. 
- Experience managing a respiratory protection program.  
- Experience evaluating engineering controls including ventilation.
- Prior experience in a college or university setting.

Additional Information 

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before September 28, 2025. Salary will be between $85,000 and $95,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.