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.