Director, Corporate & Public Safety

Northampton Community College • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Corporate and Public Safety provides executive-level leadership and strategic direction for the College's corporate and public safety training enterprise, overseeing all aspects of program planning, implementation, compliance, staffing, and fiscal management. This position has primary oversight of all consulting services, the College's Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center partnership and a broad portfolio of Corporate Health & Safety workshops. The Director serves as the primary institutional representative for corporate and public safety program areas and is accountable for achieving program fiscal and operational outcomes, maintaining regulatory compliance, and advancing the division's mission through innovation, partnership, and community engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or education related to the field. Experience will be considered in lieu of education
• Seven or more years of experience in education, or a related sector.
• Demonstrated success in managing grant-funded programs or contracts, departmental budgets, and diverse professional teams.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans that result in measurable program impact and are fiscally responsible.
• Knowledge of employer engagement strategies.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety regulation, and emergency management frameworks (ICS/NIMS).
• The ability to teach in one or more program areas when needed, possessing one or more of the following certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA Outreach & OTI Education Center Instruction, OSHA #511 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry), OSHA #501 (Trainer Course for General Industry), OSHA #503 (Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers), Hazardous Materials & HAZWOPER, Incident Command & NIMS, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), FEMA/EMI IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, plus ICS-300 and ICS-400, with ICS/NIMS Train-the-Trainer (e.g., TEEX MGT906), Workplace Violence & Active Shooter, ALICE, FEMA Active Shooter, or Run/Hide/Fight instructor certification, Subject-Specific Topics (Lockout/Tagout, Electrical Safety, Hazard Communication, Safety Committee Planning).

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all programs, staff, and operations within the Corporate and Public Safety department in collaboration with the Vice President of the Division
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental budgets, including grant funds, institutional allocations, and partnership resources.
• Collaborate in the generation of revenue for the department by participating in area organizations that could be potential customers, cold-calling, and participation in local events where potential customers may be found.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, accreditation standards, and grant requirements.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, supervision, and professional development of all departmental personnel.
• Build and maintain high-level partnerships with employers, community organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
• Lead the development and submission of grant applications, contracts, and formal partnership agreements.
• Represent the department and division in institutional governance, public forums, and external advisory bodies.
• Analyze program data and outcomes to guide continuous improvement, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Report to executive leadership on departmental performance, emerging needs, and recommendations for institutional action.
• Champion equity, inclusion, and access in all program design, staffing, and community engagement efforts.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision)
• a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire
• NCC tuition waiver
• up to 25 days’ vacation/floating
• 10 sick days
• Four (4) day workweeks during Summer
• Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director