Director of Training, Environmental Health and Safety

Job Title: Director of Training, Environmental Health and Safety

Location: Indianapolis Campus

Job Type: Full-time

Classification: E-2

Salary Range: $72,500-$78,500/annually (based on experience)

Reports To: Executive Director, Workforce Alignment and Employer Engagement

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering: high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy: We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity: We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility: We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact: We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

About the Role:

The Director of Training leads Ivy Tech''s Environmental Management Institute (EMI), providing expert instruction while advancing the Institute''s strategic goals and industry partnerships. This role will provide instruction in a variety of disciplines including asbestos remediation, lead abatement, and hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER). This individual will help position EMI for continued growth by ensuring regulatory compliance, expanding industry partnerships, and maintaining leadership in environmental health and safety training.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Skills Training: Strong ability to develop and deliver engaging, effective training programs in environmental health and safety for adult learners.
• Industry Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Management: Ability to provide direction, support, and accountability to direct reports.
• Teamwork: Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, to communicate effectively with students and stakeholders.
• Grant & Regulatory Compliance: Experience managing grant reporting, regulatory requirements, and collaborative initiatives within multi-partner organizations.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges, develop practical solutions, and proactively mitigate operational and compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training courses in environmental health and safety, including but not limited to asbestos and lead abatement, OSHA 10 & 30 (Construction and General Industry), HAZWOPER, confined space entry, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Tailor lesson plans and training programs to meet the specific needs of diverse learners, ensuring all course objectives are met and regulatory requirements are fulfilled.
• Conduct both classroom and hands-on training, utilizing technology-enhanced methods.
• Manage EMI's role in the Midwest Consortium (MWC) by participating in regular meetings, providing expert input on how to execute goals, and supporting federal grant compliance.
• Supervise full-time EMI faculty and directly oversee their professional development to ensure they are certified in their fields and are quality instructors.
• Monitor the training capacity of EMI to provide guidance to Career Link on capacity needs and supporting direct recruitment of adjunct faculty.
• Coordinate with state agencies and regulatory partners to support the sector's workforce training initiatives throughout Indiana.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry associations, labor organizations, and government agencies.
• Manage and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment, addressing learner differences and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee and guide guest instructors, ensuring adherence to course material, and providing support as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and state-specific requirements including OSHA, EPA, Indiana Administrative Code, and Illinois Administrative Code requirements.
• Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development programs to stay current with training best practices and regulatory changes.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in asbestos inspection, lead-based paint abatement, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Three years or more of experience leading or delivering environmental health and safety training programs.
• Experience in adult education and delivering training to diverse audiences.
• Regulatory knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to environmental hazards, occupational health, and safety standards (Indiana and Illinois preferred).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of environmental health and safety workforce development across Indiana and the Midwest. The Director will help prepare the next generation of environmental health and safety professionals while expanding industry partnerships, advancing innovative training programs, and ensuring EMI remains a recognized leader in workforce education. It also offers the following:

• Opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled professionals.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.