Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management

Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management Apply now Job No: Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)Location: Dayton, OHCategory: University StaffDepartment: Environmental Health & Safety - Pay Grade: C - ExemptAdvertised: December 08, 2025Applications close: Position Summary Seeking candidates with the qualifications to hit the ground running Join the University of Dayton, a premier Catholic research university where purpose meets profession. As Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management, you'll lead critical initiatives that protect human health and environment for our vibrant campus community of students, faculty, and staff while advancing our mission of education, research, and service. Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance for employees and dependents. Responsibilities The Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive EHS policies, programs, and management systems across the organization. This role involves managing core areas such as occupational health, injury prevention, industrial hygiene, and compliance with all applicable EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations. Key duties include creating and delivering EHS training and educational tools, conducting risk/safety assessments, ensuring regulatory reporting and record-keeping, and providing expert guidance to unit leaders and contractors. The manager will monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze statistics for mandatory reporting, and actively participate in job safety reviews to ensure compliance. This position requires acting responding to EHS incidents, which may necessitate support outside of standard business hours, and serving as backup to the AVP for Compliance & EHS. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience; OR at least 8 years of experience in the field of Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience with EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations, managing necessary records and permits. Medically fit to wear a respirator. Valid drivers license with low risk driving record. Preferred Qualifications More than 8 years of experience. Certified Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist, State of Ohio. Working in higher education with researchers and showing a track record of maintaining compliance. Experience developing protocols, and education and training programs for safety and environmental issues on federal, state, and local requirements. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position. Closing Statement Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973. #J-18808-Ljbffr