Assistant Director for Safety, Security, Health, and Wellness - University Housing

Assistant Director for Safety, Security, Health, and Wellness

University Housing

University Housing within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Safety, Security, Health and Wellness. The ADSSHW is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of a comprehensive, department wide occupational and residential safety, security and health program, using leading edge concepts to establish and maintain a safe, secure and healthy work and living environment for employees, students, and residents through the identification and correction of unsafe conditions.

The mission of University Housing is to provide a defining experience for students through programs and amenities that facilitate individual learning and development, connecting you with innovative leadership opportunities and positive learning experiences. We seek to provide programs, services and a diverse community environment which contribute to individual learning, which foster growth and development, and in which respect and responsible behavior are encouraged. We strive to provide safe, comfortable, affordable, and well-maintained housing facilities for our residents. University Housing has the capacity to house over 8,500 residents in 15 different on-campus residence halls each academic year. The department has a close working relationship with a variety of Student Life units and academic offices on campus. Former staff members of University Housing are employed by over 90 colleges and universities throughout the US.

The Position: The ADSSHW will develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures and training to specifically address a variety of issues. The ADSSHW also develops and manages criteria for University Housing site safe audits, and conducts routine inspections of facilities.

Responsibilities:

• The ADSSHW leads investigations for accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning safety, security and health (including industrial hygiene hazards).

• Develops security protocols to establish safe living environments, through the use of key controls, card access, CCTV, alarms and landscape management to control site lines.

• Establishes and enforces safety policies that align with campus, state, and federal regulations.

• Evaluates atmospheric conditions utilizing technical equipment and industry standard procedures.

• Through the use of IH sampling strategies/methodologies the ADSSHW develops exposure control strategies and makes appropriate decisions based on regulatory statutes and University policies.

• Interpret complex standards and create defensible strategies, and interpret new regulations and their applicability to campus operations.

The University and Region: UTK is the state's flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 14 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 38,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., TVA, and ORNL.

Qualifications:

What We Require

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Science, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or Public Health. CIE certification is required (American Council for Accredited Certification) or obtained within the first two years of employment date.

Experience: a minimum of seven (7) years related managerial experience in industrial hygiene, safety, and health program management, preferably in higher education, public sector, consulting, or manufacturing; six (6) years supervisory and budget management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory standards and industry codes/guidance, including but not limited to OSHA, NFPA, ANSI, ACGIH and NIOSH publications.

• Ability to respond to emergencies and work with biological, chemical and physical hazards.

• Advanced skill in interpreting and applying federal, state and local workplace safety laws and regulations.

What We Prefer:

Education: Master's degree in one of the Sciences (i.e. Chemistry), Occupational Health, Safety, Public Health or related field. CIH, CIE, CSP or similar.

Salary: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a standard university benefits package. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position.

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application for full consideration. Applicants should include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to the search committee chair.