Safety Coordinator

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Safety Coordinator.  The Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs across the institution. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes a culture of safety, and coordinates incident response, reporting, and prevention efforts. The Safety Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for insurance matters, regulatory inspections, and campus-wide safety initiatives.

Essential Functions of the position: 

• Incident Management & Reporting
  
  
  
  • Oversee and manage all campus incident reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
  
  
  • Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  
  
  • Maintain records and prepare reports for internal leadership and external agencies as required.
  
  
  
  Insurance, Inspections & Regulatory Coordination
  
  
  
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for general liability insurance, including claims coordination and communication with carriers.
  
  
  • Act as the main campus liaison for all safety-related inspections.
  
  
  • Prepare for, accompany, and follow up on inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  
  
  • Track and ensure timely resolution of any deficiencies identified during inspections.
  
  
  
  Inspections & Preventative Maintenance
  
  
  
  • Conduct monthly preventative maintenance and safety inspections across all campus buildings.
  
  
  • Identify hazards, code violations, and maintenance needs.
  
  
  • Communicate findings to Facilities Services and monitor completion of corrective actions.
  
  
  
  Safety Committees & Emergency Response
  
  
  
  • Organize and lead Safety Committee meetings, including agenda development, documentation, and follow-up actions.
  
  
  • Facilitate Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) meetings and support emergency preparedness planning.
  
  
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and review of emergency response procedures.
  
  
  
  Training & Education
  
  
  
  • Develop and deliver safety training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
  
  
  • Coordinate required retraining and maintain training records.
  
  
  • Promote awareness of safety policies and best practices across campus.
  
  
  
  Laboratory & Chemical Safety Support
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the College of Science on chemical safety protocols and compliance.
  
  
  • Assist with proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
  
  
  • Support laboratory inspections and safety training initiatives.
  
  
  
  Budget Management
  
  
  
  • Manage and monitor the safety program budget.
  
  
  • Track expenditures and recommend cost-effective safety improvements.
  
  
  
  

Education & Experience Requirements: 

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  • OSHA certification (e.g., OSHA 30-hour General Industry or equivalent).
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
  
  • Experience in safety coordination, risk management, or environmental health and safety (EHS).
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations, inspection processes, and compliance standards.
  
  
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  
  
  

Preferred:

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  • Experience in a higher education or campus environment.
  
  
  • Familiarity with laboratory safety and chemical hygiene practices.
  
  
  • Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager).
  
  
  
  

Skills/Abilities: 

• Assertiveness & Accountability


• Effective Communication Skills


• Regulatory & Technical Competence


• Attention to Detail & Hazard Recognition


• Follow-Through & Persistence


• Leadership & Influence


• Decision Making Under Pressure


• Organizational & Program Management Skills


• Collaboration 


• Integrity & Professional Judgment
  
  
  
  
  
  

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at [email protected]. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.