Residential Safety & Compliance Leader

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a senior professional to lead residential safety programs within its housing operations. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety initiatives across residence halls, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, policy maintenance, training delivery, and ensuring regulatory compliance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Physics, Biological Science or related scientific field.
• Three years of progressive experience in biological safety, occupational safety and hygiene, environmental programs, fire safety, ergonomics or radiation safety.
• Master's degree may offset one required year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental, health, and safety programs for Duke residence halls.
• Identify risks with stakeholders and implement safety solutions.
• Maintain and enhance departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Provide safety leadership to Maintenance and Housekeeping ensuring compliance.
• Oversee training programs and ensure regulatory alignment with bargaining unit employees.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, Physics, Biological Science or related field

Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

Duke University seeks a senior professional to lead residential safety programs within its housing operations. You will develop, implement, and continuously improve environmental, health, and safety initiatives across residence halls, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Responsibilities include incident investigations, policy maintenance, training delivery, and ensuring regulatory compliance across facilities.