Health, Safety and Risk Manager

Coconino Community College • Flagstaff (Lone Tree Campus), AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Purchasing and Auxiliary Services, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining college-wide risk, safety, and regulatory compliance programs that reduce operational, financial, and workplace hazard, supports OSHA and CDC compliance, manage insurance risk, and sustain the college mission. Additionally, this role coordinates with college personnel and community partners regarding risk management plan and policy development. The position exercises mature judgment in addressing a variety of work issues involving internal and external College and interdepartmental relations. This position plans, research, organizes, and implements various programs and initiatives related to campus safety and risk mitigation. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Risk Management, Public Safety Administration, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in workplace safety, health and safety compliance, risk management, insurance/loss control, or regulatory compliance within a public sector, higher education, healthcare, or multi-site organizational environment.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, hazard communication standards, SDS management, CDC public health guidance, insurance principles, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and mitigation planning.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all College constituents and external groups.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• ARM (Associate in Risk Management) from The Institutes
• CRM (Certified Risk Manager) from Risk & Insurance Education Alliance
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) from Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive enterprise risk management and workplace safety compliance program for the College.
• Lead compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and applicable workplace safety standards.
• Support public health guidance and best practices aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance, including maintaining accessible SDS inventories, supporting chemical hazard communication, and coordinating with departments on proper handling, storage, and training requirements.
• Serve as primary liaison with insurance carriers and risk pools; coordinate renewals, loss control activities, and claims management.
• Review contracts, agreements, and events for risk exposure, including insurance requirements, indemnification, and liability considerations.
• Collaborate with insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage, manage claims, and submit certificate of insurance requests.
• Conduct regular risk assessments for facilities, projects, and events.
• Recommend and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Monitor compliance with risk management policies and procedures.
• Maintain risk registers and prepare reports for leadership on risk exposure and mitigation progress.
• Provide guidance to departments on risk-related issues and best practices.
• Develop, review, and update safety and risk management policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and communicate safe work standards and procedures for employees and contractors.
• Prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
• Help coordinate emergency response efforts and serve in a designated role within the College’s incident command structure.
• May serve as a liaison between college administration and external agencies, such as fire authorities, emergency responders, and insurance representatives.
• In collaboration with Security personnel, analyze incident and claims data to identify trends and recommend proactive risk reduction strategies.
• Conduct regular safety observations and audits of all College-sanctioned activities based on degree of risk.
• Conduct or oversee incident workers compensation investigations and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks across operational, financial, and safety domains.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership and governing bodies as needed.
• Attend safety walks and inspections before and during each project to analyze safety risks.
• Provide Human Resources with support in educating employees on safe operations and expectations.
• Deliver specialized risk management training as requested.
• Member of the safety committee.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Timely respond to inquiries and correspondence in person, by phone, and through electronic communication; manage messages and ensure timely follow-up.
• Maintain calendars for projects and ensure deadlines are met.
• Research and prepare reports and presentations.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.

Benefits

• Cafeteria Plan: In addition to the base compensation, benefits-eligible employees receive an extra $6,720 per year to put toward benefit costs or to be used as additional take-home pay
• Paid Holidays: 21 (including a full week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day and over Spring Break)
• Vacation & Sick Leave: Approximately 17 paid vacation days & 9 paid sick leave days accrued annually
• Health Insurance and Other Coverage

What This Job Offers

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