Health and Safety Manager

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

At Duke, we believe that a safe and inclusive residential environment is critical to student success. We celebrate individuality, value diverse perspectives, and empower our team members to make a meaningful impact every day.
As the Residential Health & Safety Manager, you will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the well-being of students, staff, and visitors living and working within Duke University's residential communities. You will serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor, partnering with colleagues across Housing & Residence Life, Facilities Management, Occupational & Environmental Safety, Public Safety, and labor partners to foster a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
Your expertise will help ensure that Duke's residence halls remain safe, compliant, and prepared to support a thriving 24/7 living-learning environment.  This position is classified as an Essential Service for campus and weather emergencies.

Be Bold.

As a safety professional and collaborative leader, you will drive initiatives that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and advance a proactive safety culture across residential operations.

What You'll Do

Lead Residential Safety Programs
•    Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive environmental, health, and safety programs supporting Duke residence halls.
•    Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks and implement effective safety solutions.
•    Maintain and enhance departmental safety policies, procedures, and operational standards and 
•    Provide functional safety leadership to Maintenance and Housekeeping teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and consistent application of safe work practices.
•    Monitor changes in applicable regulations and integrate requirements into housing operations and collaborate with the FMD Safety Manager and designated FMD parties to align training programs for bargaining unit employees.

Advance Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness •    Serve as the primary department contact for environmental concerns, including indoor air quality, water intrusion, mold assessments, and related investigations. •    Lead incident investigations involving injuries, accidents, near misses, and environmental complaints, identifying root causes and corrective actions. •    Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and safe work procedures in partnership with Occupational & Environmental Safety experts. •    Coordinate emergency preparedness initiatives, including fire drills, fire watch protocols, life safety planning, and incident response activities. •    Collaborate with supervisors and labor representatives to ensure procedures align with operational and regulatory requirements and have responsibility for overseeing revision, implementation, and maintenance of the department's Safety Policies and Procedures Manual