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Director- Safety & Risk Management
Job Description:
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the overall safety, emergency preparedness, and loss prevention program for the University.
- Responsible for the direction and leadership of operational, financial, programmatic and personnel activities for the Risk Management Department
- Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement
- Initiates, monitors and enforces regulatory requirements
- Holds self and others accountable to policy, standards and commitments and provides timely follow through on questions and concerns.
- Develops, plans, and implements a safety program that is designed to reduce accidents, decrease costs, and protect persons, property and equipment.
- Develops and coordinates organizational policies and procedures to ensure uniformity in all safety, insurance, and training programs for an agency.
- Coordinates all University inspection programs, develops accident statistics, and prepares summary reports regarding the status of current University safety programs.
- Collaborates on the development and update of all safety awareness among employees.
- Works with University officials, Office of Risk Management officials, and other safety coordinators to promote increased safety awareness among employees.
- Supervises the distribution and establishment of all safety guidelines.
- Conducts safety meetings to inform employees of the newest rules and procedures.
- Prepares and conducts safety training for all employees within the University in regard to CPR, first aid, and emergency preparedness.
- Organizes, schedules, and conducts annual risk management audits to verify compliance with Office of Risk Management requirements.
- Makes recommendations to resolve potential safety problems.
- Reviews and investigates claims of losses and accidents and documents findings.
- Advises legal section regarding complex accident cases in litigation.
- Maintains and compiles safety and hazard statistical information for the University.
- Meets with government officials and the general public on matters pertaining to safety and emergency preparedness programs on behalf of the University.
- Conducts workshops, conferences and seminars on safety and emergency preparedness.
- Collaborates on the establishment of operational policies and procedures to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of agency officials regarding safety and emergency programs.
- Audits University sites, prepares reports, and meets with office safety coordinators and management to review and locate possible safety hazards and other areas of non-compliance.
- Supervises the coordination of all agency related safety training and meetings.
- Develops and monitors budget recommendations for personnel, services, equipment, and materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree Preferred, Bachelor’s Degree required
- Three to five years of professional level experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, risk analysis, or loss prevention
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to conduct training
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment Application. External applicants can apply here.
Current Southern University employees should apply here.