Safety Coordinator

Job Details

Safety Coordinator

Department: Envronmntl Hlth, Sfty & Emer Mgmt - 430400

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, biological or physical science, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP or related certification
• Experience as a safety professional conducting building inspections and accident investigations, providing safety training, and performing a variety of additional duties related to occupational health and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Provides safety training using a variety of platforms to include in-person and online.
• Remains current on industry trends and make appropriate changes to program areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other industry professionals, consultants, and vendors to provide appropriate safety services on campus.
• Provides safety oversight of the Hickory campus and other App State facilities away from the main campus

Technical Expertise

• Conducts building inspections and accident investigations.
• Recommends and implements appropriate procedures to address safety concerns.
• Provides technical information and expertise to university constituents on occupational safety.
• Provides training and educational resources on occupational health and safety.

Documentation & Reporting

• Tracks incident reports
• Communicates corrective actions in an effective manner to various entities and individuals across campus.
• Formulates written and verbal reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Serves on the University Health and Safety Committee.
• Develops appropriate reports for a wide range of internal and external audiences.

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm

Suggested Salary Range: $58,000 - $60,000

Open Until Filled: Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins: 06/09/2026

Proposed Date of Hire: 07/15/2026