Coordinator, Risk & Safety

Description

Join Mohave College and help create a safer future for our students, employees, and communities. As our Safety Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting workplace safety, environmental compliance, and emergency preparedness across the College's campuses and locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about safety, enjoys collaborating with diverse teams, and wants to make a meaningful impact every day.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong communication and organizational skills who is committed to fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and risk awareness. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to launch a career in occupational safety, environmental health and safety, emergency management, or risk management, or an early-career professional looking to grow your expertise, you'll find opportunities to learn, contribute, and develop while helping ensure a safe and healthy learning and working environment for all.

What We'll Love About You

• You lead with integrity. You do the right thing, even when no one is watching. You are dependable, ethical, and committed to creating a safe, respectful environment where trust and accountability thrive.

• You take initiative. You are proactive in identifying potential risks, solving problems, and improving processes before issues arise. You don't wait to be asked; you look for ways to make the College safer every day.

• You are a collaborative partner. You build positive relationships across departments and enjoy working with employees, faculty, students, and external partners to achieve shared goals.

• You communicate with confidence and care. Whether delivering training, responding to questions, or documenting safety concerns, you communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with people at all levels.

• You have a passion for safety and continuous learning. You are eager to grow your knowledge, stay current on safety best practices and regulations, and contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and risk awareness.

• You stay calm under pressure. You can manage competing priorities, respond thoughtfully during incidents or emergencies, and maintain a solutions-focused approach when challenges arise.

What You’ll Love About Us

• We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities—learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development.

• We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we’re welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference—for our students, our colleagues, and our community.

• We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward.

• We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses.

• We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion—helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA

• PTO

  • 120 hours per year - Staff
  • 18 hours per year - 9-Month Faculty
  • 35 hours per year - 12-Month Faculty

• Paid Holidays

  • 21 days - Staff
  • 26 days - 9-month Faculty
  • 39 days - 12-Month Faculty

• Sick Leave – 40 hours per year (1 hour for every 30 hours worked (part-time)

• ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System)

• Tuition Voucher (to use towards Mohave courses)

• Summer hours - 4-day work week

• Work Life Balance Schedule

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Typical Duties

Safety Program Coordination

• Coordinate and support occupational safety, health, environmental, and risk management programs.

• Assist with implementing safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Support campus-wide safety initiatives and awareness campaigns.

• Maintain safety records, inspection reports, compliance documentation, and program files.

• Assist departments with routine safety concerns and recommend practical solutions.

• Promote a culture of safety through employee engagement and educational activities.

Inspections and Hazard Identification

• Conduct routine workplace inspections of College facilities and operations.

• Identify unsafe conditions and practices and recommend corrective actions.

• Document inspection findings and maintain related records.

• Monitor the status of corrective actions and provide follow-up as necessary.

• Assist with hazard assessments and risk reduction efforts.

Training and Safety Education

• Coordinate and assist with employee safety training programs.

• Support new employee safety orientation and onboarding activities.

• Deliver routine safety presentations and informational sessions.

• Develop and distribute safety communications and educational materials.

• Maintain employee training records and monitor required training completion.

Incident Reporting and Investigation

• Assist with workplace injury, illness, near-miss, and property damage investigations.

• Gather information, maintain records, and prepare incident documentation.

• Assist with identifying contributing factors and recommending corrective actions.

• Track incident trends and prepare reports for management review.

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Support emergency preparedness planning, drills, exercises, and training activities.

• Maintain emergency response documentation and resource inventories.

• Assist with business continuity and emergency management initiatives.

• Participate in emergency response activities as assigned.

Environmental Health and Safety

• Assist with environmental compliance activities and related documentation.

• Support hazardous materials inventory management and recordkeeping.

• Assist with safety audits, environmental inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Monitor regulatory updates and communicate relevant information to supervisory staff.

• Maintain inventories of safety equipment and supplies.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and statistical summaries.

• Maintain departmental databases and electronic records.

• Assist with purchasing, inventory control, and management of safety-related resources.

• Participate on committees, workgroups, and special projects as assigned.

Other Duties

• Participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations and industry best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Industrial Technology, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Valid driver's license meeting College driving requirements.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Prior professional safety experience Internship, military, volunteer, facilities, industrial, construction, emergency response, or compliance-related experience is preferred but not required

Preferred or Ability to Obtain the Following Certifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Certification.

• FEMA Independent Study courses, including ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800.

• Other safety, emergency management, or compliance-related certifications.

Application Instructions

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in theEmployee Servicesoffice by the deadline datein order tocontinue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned.

• A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may becausefor rejection of the application.

• Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.

• Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged.

• Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted toestablishthe application file. Official transcripts will berequiredif the candidate is offered theposition.)

Important Notes:

• If any of theabove-listedmaterials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered.

• Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents):

Mohave College

Employee Services

1971 Jagerson Avenue

Kingman, AZ 86409