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Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist - Scripps College

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United States, California, Claremont
Jan 08, 2026

Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist - Scripps College


ID

102269




Application Deadline
2/5/2026
 Category
Safety
 Company
Scripps College
Job Locations
US-CA-Claremont


At a glance
Another Source's client, Scripps College, a nationally recognized liberal arts college for women and member of The Claremont Colleges, is recruiting an Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist to support campus safety, preparedness, and risk management.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building programs, leading training, and working cross-functionally to reduce risk and improve readiness in a higher education environment.
Role highlights:
    Develop and maintain emergency preparedness, business continuity, and response plans
  • Design and deliver safety and compliance training across campus
  • Partner with campus teams to assess and mitigate risk for events and operations
  • Support insurance coordination, incident reporting, and regulatory compliance
  • Contribute to campus and consortium-wide preparedness efforts
On-site in Claremont, CA
This role offers hands-on responsibility, campus-wide impact, and the opportunity to strengthen safety and preparedness at a highly collaborative institution.
#HigherEducation #NASPA #CampusSafety


Description: What you'll be doing
Another Source's client,Scripps College, is recruiting an Emergency/Safety Operations Specialistto join their team inClaremont, CA.
Here'sa little aboutScripps Collegeand the position they are recruiting for:
Scripps College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college for women, located in Claremont, California, and a founding member of The Claremont Colleges. Since 1926, Scripps has been known for its rigorous academics, close-knit campus community, and strong emphasis on leadership, civic engagement, and institutional values. The College is deeply committed to the safety, well-being, and resilience of its community and approaches risk management and preparedness as shared responsibilities that support its academic mission.
About the Department
The Risk Management department is responsible for advancing campus safety, regulatory compliance, insurance programs, and emergency preparedness across the College. Working in close partnership with campus departments and The Claremont Colleges Services, the team takes a proactive, collaborative approach to identifying and mitigating risk while supporting safe operations and events. This role is central to strengthening the College's preparedness efforts and safety culture.
Summary of the Role:
Reporting to the Director of Risk Management, the Emergency/Safety Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing and enhancing safety compliance and training programs, developing and maintaining emergency preparedness plans, overseeing insurance programs, ensuring safe event planning and execution, and supervising the risk management intern program. This position supports the College's commitment to minimizing risk, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness.
What you will be doing:
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness & Training
  • Design and maintain the organization's emergency operations plans, including emergency protocols, crisis communication plans, inventory management, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Coordinate, design, conduct, and facilitate emergency and disaster preparedness and response training for employees and students.
  • Conduct regular reviews and updates to emergency procedures to align with best practices and organizational needs.
  • Design and maintain the organization's business continuity plans.
  • Serve as a member of the College's emergency response team.
  • Participate in 7C emergency management committees and training as assigned.
Safety Compliance & Training
  • Develop, implement, and monitor organizational safety policies, procedures, and tools to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Coordinate safety training programs for employees, students, contractors, and other stakeholders, including regular drills and assessments.
  • Serve as a resource for departments to address safety concerns, develop corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.
  • Represent the organization on the 7C Safety Committee.
  • Respond to, evaluate, investigate, and complete reports following accidents, incidents, or emergencies to understand root cause and recommend appropriate measures to prevent recurrence. Conduct job safety analyses.
  • Maintain the fire safety log in accordance with the Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Act and for the annual Clery security report. Responsible to report to OSHA in accordance with federal and state law.
Event Safety Management
  • Collaborate with event planners and stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with on-campus and off-campus events.
  • Review and approve event safety plans, including crowd management, security measures, permitting, and emergency procedures.
  • Conduct post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement in safety and risk management practices.
  • Attend on-campus events as directed by the Director of Risk Management and based upon the needs of the College.
Insurance Programs
  • Liaise with the TCCS Office of Risk Management regarding the organization's insurance portfolio, including property, liability, workers' compensation, and specialty policies.
  • Serve as a resource for departments to assess liability concerns, develop recommendations and corrective actions, and ensure compliance with applicable insurance laws and standards. Administer the organization's driver authorization training program.
  • Monitor insurance trends, recommend coverage adjustments, and coordinate annual renewals.
Intern Program Supervision
  • Develop and oversee the risk management intern program, including recruitment, training, and mentorship of interns.
  • Provide meaningful project-based learning opportunities for interns to support organizational goals. Evaluate intern performance and provide constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Institutional Values in the performance of job duties.
RequiredQualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, Business Administration or a related field, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job.
  • Three years of experience in risk management, emergency management, safety compliance, or related fields, with progressive responsibilities is preferred.
  • Ability to maintain and process confidential information.
  • Detail oriented, project management skills, precise, highly organized, results driven, and flexible. Presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Strong judgment, decisiveness, critical thinking, and excellent oral and written communication skills to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Navigates evolving priorities while delivering accurate, timely results.
  • Ability to learn new concepts and procedures.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Cooperative team player with a customer-service oriented approach.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and an understanding of information technology.
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations, emergency management protocols, and insurance principles.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
Certificates and/or coursework in safety operations, emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation planning, emergency management, disaster resiliency, risk assessment, or related topics are preferred.
Requires a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the Colleges' insurance carrier.
If not already held, the College will provide resources to complete the following certifications, and they must be obtained or renewed within the first months of employment, as outlined by the College and the Director of Risk Management.
  • Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses ICS/IS 100-800, EMPP program, or equivalent
  • Active Shooter Train the Trainer program
  • First Aid, CPR & AED
  • HAZWOPER 40-hour Certification
  • OSHA General 40-hour Certification
  • RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
What'sin it for you:
Salary range: $75,000-$82,500 annualized. The salary rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Benefits:
Scripps offersa comprehensivecompensation and benefitpackage.
Learn more here:
https://services.claremont.edu/benefits-administration/benefit-plan-information/
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