University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA, USA
Jul 29, 2024
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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health and Safety
- North Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA, USA
- Jul 29, 2024
Security and Safety
Vice Chancellor
Full time
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health and Safety
UMass Dartmouth, a thriving public research university and critical engine of social mobility located on Massachusetts’ Southcoast, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Environmental Health and Safety (AVC for EHS). Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management, the AVC for EHS oversees the university’s compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations. The AVC for EHS leads the Office of Environmental Health & Safety and is responsible for developing and implementing policies and practices to improve laboratory safety and environmental performance and has considerable discretion and authority in maintaining institutional compliance and managing various aspects of EHS, including biohazards, radiation, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste management.
UMass Dartmouth has elevated this role from a director-level to an Assistant Vice Chancellor for the first time in the university’s history. The AVC for EHS will have the opportunity to build upon current systems, structures and protocols to create an EHS program that is more comprehensive, integrated, and responsive to the needs of the growing university. In terms of institutional compliance and safety programs, the AVC for EHS manages compliance requirements, inspections, and audits of laboratories with hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and establishes and manages chemical safety standards and best practices. The role also has a strong educational aspect—the AVC for EHS develops and teaches pertinent health and safety seminars, training sessions and workshops to students, faculty, and staff. The AVC for EHS will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of regulations and agencies related to environmental health and safety. The AVC for EHS will bring in-depth knowledge of safety management best practices, significant administrative experience, a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to faculty, staff and students, outstanding communication skills, and a positive solutions-based approach to problem solving.
This is a full-time position that will be performed on site in Massachusetts. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $162,000-180,000 and will include a generous benefits package.
To view the full position profile, please visit our website https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/21087-umass-dartmouth-avc-for-ehs/
CONTACT
Please send nominations, applications, and queries in confidence and electronically to:
Matthew Marsallo, Managing Director
Abby Kallin, Associate
Storbeck Search
UMassDartmouthAVC@storbecksearch.com
It is the policy of UMass Dartmouth not to discriminate against any applicant for admission or employment, or against any employee, or in any educational programs, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sex, or sexual orientation.
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