Davis Center for Portfolio Management - University of Dayton
Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management
Davis Center for Portfolio Management - University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Director of Occupational Safety and Environmental Management
Job No: 503210 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location: Dayton, OH Category: University Staff Department: Environmental Health & Safety - 800151 Pay Grade: C - Exempt Advertised: December 08, 2025 Applications close: Open until filled 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
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, programs, and management systems across the organization. Manage core areas such as occupational health, injury prevention, industrial hygiene, and compliance with all applicable EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations. Create and deliver EHS training and educational tools, conduct risk/safety assessments, ensure regulatory reporting and record-keeping, and provide expert guidance to unit leaders and contractors. Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze statistics for mandatory reporting, and actively participate in job safety reviews to ensure compliance. Act as responding to EHS incidents, which may necessitate support outside of standard business hours, and serve 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. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Job No: 503210 Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) Location: Dayton, OH Category: University Staff Department: Environmental Health & Safety - 800151 Pay Grade: C - Exempt Advertised: December 08, 2025 Applications close: Open until filled 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
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, programs, and management systems across the organization. Manage core areas such as occupational health, injury prevention, industrial hygiene, and compliance with all applicable EPA, OSHA, and NFPA regulations. Create and deliver EHS training and educational tools, conduct risk/safety assessments, ensure regulatory reporting and record-keeping, and provide expert guidance to unit leaders and contractors. Monitor EHS performance metrics, analyze statistics for mandatory reporting, and actively participate in job safety reviews to ensure compliance. Act as responding to EHS incidents, which may necessitate support outside of standard business hours, and serve 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. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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