Job Category: Administrative / Clerical
Requisition Number: DIREC001385
Posted: September 18, 2026
Part Time
On-site
Rate: $58,000 USD per year
Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ
The Director of Environmental, Health and Safety is responsible for
establishing and administering a comprehensive environmental health
and safety program to ensure a safe and healthy environment for
faculty, students, staff and the University community. The Director
assists with ensuring that operations are in compliance with
University policies and standards, the Occupational Safety &
Health Act and other applicable environmental and health rules,
regulations and laws. The Director oversees and coordinates
programs related to fire safety, emergency and service response,
laboratory and research safety, hazardous materials management and
regulatory compliance.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote
position.
Application Materials Required:
Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting
documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In
addition to the application, candidates
must
upload the following documents. Applications will
not be considered complete for review until all
required documents are uploaded.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents:
- Professional References
- Other Document
Duties and Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure institutional and departmental compliance with the
Department of Environmental Protection, Occupational Safety and
Health Act, Environmental Protection Agency, and other regulatory
agency requirements.
Report alleged violations of regulations and policies with
regard to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Department of
Environmental Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, and
other regulatory agency policies to the Office of General Counsel
and assist the Office of the General Counsel in investigating any
alleged violations and implementing corrective actions, if
necessary.
Educate the campus community on issues relating to the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental
protection Agency, New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection, and other regulatory agencies.
Identify, report and assist in investigating regulatory
violations at the request of the General Counsel; support
corrective action planning and implementation.
Monitor University compliance with the Department of
Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and
other regulatory agencies. Prepare necessary reports for the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), and other regulatory agencies.
Coordinate response plans for incidents involving safety
hazards, hazardous materials, and environmental emergencies.
Serve as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC).
Training & Education:
- Develop, implement, and oversee mandatory and voluntary EHS
training programs (in-person and online), including but not limited
to:
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Asbestos Awareness
- Lock Out/ Tag Out
- Ladder Safety
- Slip, trip and Fall Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Confined Space Entry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Lift Training
- Educate the campus community on environmental, health, and
safety regulations and best practices.
- Assign, track, and monitor OSHA and compliance training for
Facilities Management and related teams
Fire, Safety & Facilities
Coordination:
- Collaborate with the Campus Fire and Safety Supervisor to
ensure fire and life safety systems, inspections, and corrective
actions are implemented and maintained campus-wide.
- Assist in directing Fire and Safety and Service Response
Facilities Management staff to ensure daily regulatory
compliance.
- Serve on University committees, including the Fire and Safety
Committee.
Program Operations:
- Inspect University-owned and leased properties to ensure
compliance with leasing agreements, safety requirements, security
measures, and key control procedures.
- Serve as liaison to Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music
for custodial services, landscaping, and service response
coordination.
Develop and manage inventory control systems, including:
- Hazardous materials inventories
- Work in conjunction with Finance and Budgets on fixed asset
inventory
- Campus signage inventory and distribution
- EV charging equipment and usage monitoring
Monitor and oversee campus electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
- Assist with coordination of the fire and safety program and
work with the Campus Fire and Safety Supervisor to direct the Fire
and Safety and Service Response Facilities Management staff in the
daily compliance with various regulations and requirements.
- Serve on appropriate University committees, such as the Fire
and Safety Committee.
- Coordinate hazardous and regulated medical waste programs with
other University departments as needed.
- Provide oversight to managers and staff responsible for fire
and life safety, service response operations, lab/research safety,
and fleet safety programs; assign work, set priorities, and
evaluate staff performance.
- Develop and oversee inventory control.
- Assist the General Counsel's Office with gathering information
for insurance claims.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive
Director, including special projects.
- Keep Executive Director informed about progress and problems on
a daily basis or as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree.
- A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have
had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years
and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past
three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle
Use Policy.
- Knowledge and application of government regulations regarding
general and chemical safety and an understanding of federal, state
EPA and OSHA regulations and requirements and assorted legal
processes.
- Strong management training and counseling skills and ability to
work collaboratively with diverse constituents. Understanding of
relevant laws and regulations essential.
- Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with
sensitivity and tact and be sensitive to the dynamics of cultural
differences.
- Experience in policy development and implementation. Experience
with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and handling
confidential and sensitive issues.
- Possess (or obtain within 6 months of employment) and maintain
US EPA RCRA Hazardous Waste Management/Certification and NICET
Level II certification.
- Ability to work independently and produce high quality work in
an environment where there are multiple projects and pressing and
changing priorities and deadlines.
- Requires occasional evening, weekend, and on-call work in
response to emergencies.
- Must have excellent work history and attendance.
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions in English,
including MSDS directions, chemical product labels, equipment
manuals, workorders, reports, spreadsheets, etc. as required. Must
be able to calculate mathematically.
- Must have working knowledge of computers and various software
applications, including Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of required safety and personal protective equipment
(including respiratory protection). Must be able to work in
multi-story buildings without elevators. Must be able to climb
ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces as needed.
- Must perform all work in strict accordance with accepted trade
practices, code requirements and all safety and good housekeeping
requirements.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication
skills, ability to treat confidential and sensitive information
appropriately.
Working at Monmouth University perks:
- Staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according
to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave
Act.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness
Center while employed in their PT capacity.
- Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural
events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of
these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced
costs
- University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent
(10%) discount on most items purchased in the University
Bookstore.
To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page
at: Employee Benefits Information |
Human Resources | Monmouth University
Questions regarding this search should be directed
to:
Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or
732-263-5629
Note to Applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may
close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly
as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.
Department:
Campus Planning and Facilities Management
Work Schedule:
To be determined
Total Weeks Per Year:
52
Hours Per Week:
25
Expected Salary:
$58,000 - $65,000
Union:
N/A
Job Posting Close Date
Open until filled
To apply, visit https://recruiting.ultipro.com/MON1000MON/JobBoard/d4da5ea7-24db-4f02-a484-7497ffffb76d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9fb93df2-105c-4c1a-a6fa-a450d5c7e686
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights
pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information,
please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of
Labor.
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