Senior Director, Safety & Organizational Compliance (University)

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Memphis
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Safety and Organizational Compliance provides leadership and oversight to ensure effective planning, implementation, and management of designated organizational compliance functions and comprehensive safety, health, and environmental programs. Serving as the University Safety & Compliance Officer, this position directs the establishment, enforcement, and monitoring of safety and compliance practices, policies, and reporting. The role is responsible for ensuring University compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to safety, security, facilities, and environmental requirements, as well as oversight of emergency planning and response. The incumbent oversees security, environmental services, and receiving/materials management, and collaborates with facilities and construction in an advisory capacity, including the enforcement of regulatory requirements and BMHCC safety and health policies and procedures. This position also provides oversight of parking operations and leads the development and implementation of policies governing facility use and campus-wide access management. The University Safety and Compliance Officer serves as a liaison to corporate functions including the Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Committee, grants, fleet safety and insurance, security, and supply chain. The incumbent also serves as the University’s Title IX Coordinator, supporting the lead coordinator in meeting regulatory requirements such as training, materials distribution, investigations, and reporting. Additionally, this role provides oversight for the annual review of the Higher Education Opportunities Act. Incumbent is accountable for departmental management 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. This position is considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and works with other CSAs on the University campus. Job Responsibilities: - Facilitates, provides oversight and evaluates University compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to safety, security, facilities, and environmental regulations and emergency planning and response. - Provides administrative oversight including hiring, firing, performance reviews and professional development of Manager of Environmental Services, Chief of Security, and Materials Management Coordinator, collaborating with them in oversight of departmental budgets and operations. - Organizes and implements the processes to manage the tracking and reporting of organizational compliance in identified areas of risks including monitoring of security surveillance program to identify and anticipate potential hazards, identifying campus-wide non-compliance and reporting these findings and corrective actions to - Administrations to maintain a safe and secure campus. - Collaborate with Senior Leadership, Administration, and campus community in providing leadership for safety and organizational compliance through coaching, mentoring, goal setting, assessment, and counseling to achieve quality and efficiency of services as well as improve overall organizational performance. - Develops, monitors, collaborates and/or recommends campus wide safety, environmental, and security policies, procedures and educational programs as Chair of the Safety Committee. - Serves in an advisory role with campus parking, construction and facilities as deemed necessary, including logistical support for events and community programs. - Partner with corporate departments as a liaison to engage and ensure campus policies and procedures are aligned and supported with BMHCC areas. - Provide oversight with Department of Education regulations, including annual review of the Higher Education Opportunities Act as well as Title IX compliance. - Serves as a grant administrator in areas of safety, health, environmental, and security program grant management. - Performs other accountabilities as required or directed. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field. - Five (5) years’ work experience directly related to safety management/emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EMS, etc.) or related organizational compliance roles. - Two (2) years’ experience in managing and supervisory role. - Valid driver's license and ability to maintain or secure certifications as needed for the role. Desired Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or related field. - Three (3) years’ experience in managing and supervisory role. - Higher education experience.

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