Job ID
AF9577 -3401-1768
Position Classification
FT Administrator
Position Summary
The Environmental Coordinator is responsible for establishing and revising chemical health and safety protocols that are adopted by the University, as well as inspecting all work spaces to ensure compliance with all federal safety guidelines. Provide coordination of safety training, programming, environmental stewardship to the University Community. Perform the duties of a Chemical Hygiene Officer by providing leadership for continual improvement in laboratory safety, environmental performance, loss control and overall compliance across the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate program requirements with university departments and implement appropriate safety policies and practices.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state environmental, health, and safety regulations.
- Maintain campus-wide records of safety training, inspection reports, and documentation of compliance with chemical storage and disposal regulations.
- Advise departments on the appropriate personal protective equipment for individual work spaces.
- Inspect laboratories and storage areas for proper housekeeping and storage of chemicals.
- Ensure that life safety equipment is inspected and appropriate testing and maintenance are scheduled.
- Communicate all environmental safety policies and procedures to the University Community, including developing and maintaining environmental safety website.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology or related field, two years of experience working in a laboratory or medical facility.
- Chemical Hygiene training.
- Experience in an academic or research setting preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DEQ regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work across departments and university colleges and schools.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated ability to respond to emergencies and critical situations appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of reports and safety manuals.
- Ability to create and utilize documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to develop and revise web-pages in Cascade.
Physical Requirements
Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).
Work Environment
Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.
Salary/Pay Information
Commensurate with experience
Anticipated Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Employee Benefits
At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:
· Medical -
o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
· Dental -
o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
· Vision -
o Exams and lenses every 12 months
· Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.
· Employee Assistance Program -
o Provided to everyone in your household.
· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
· Life and AD&D -
o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars.
· Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
· Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
· Retirement Plan -
o UDM provides matches up to 8%
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
