EHS Program Coordinator - Safety & Compliance

North Carolina Central University; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation & Sick Leave

11-12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and administer EHS programs campus-wide. The role focuses on inspections, documentation, training support, and risk reduction to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The position requires an associate degree in safety-related field and at least three years of related experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with 3 years related experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; other field with relevant certifications considered.
• Experience conducting safety inspections and documentation.
• Experience in higher education or institutional environments beneficial.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Fire & Life Safety, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, regulatory-compliance, and related inspections across University facilities.
• Identifies, documents, and communicates hazards, deficiencies, unsafe conditions, compliance concerns, and opportunities for risk reduction.
• Prepares inspection reports, assessment summaries, field notes, and related records.
• Coordinates with Facilities Operations, Housing & Residence Life, faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to support EHS efforts.
• Supports training delivery, Building Manager Program activities, awareness initiatives, and educational outreach efforts.

Skills

Fire & Life Safety

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Documentation

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Science, Emergency Services, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Public Safety, Risk Management, or closely related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Program Coordinator to develop, implement, and administer EHS programs campus-wide. The role focuses on inspections, documentation, training support, and risk reduction to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The position requires an associate degree in safety-related field and at least three years of related experience; a bachelor's degree is preferred.