Assistant Vice President, University Health and Safety

at the University of Minnesota

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Assistant Vice President, University Health and Safety

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PRESENTING OUR CLIENTTHE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Founded in 1851, the University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the
world. It is a dynamic, complex organization that is both the states land-grant university and its flagship
research institution. Its campuses serve broad and diverse constituencies. The Universitys mission is to
inspire students, pursue breakthrough discoveries, and share knowledge with the state, country, and world.

With approximately 69,000 students and 18,000 employees, the University
of Minnesota system includes five campuses, located in Crookston, Duluth,
Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities, as well as field stations and research
and outreach centers. The institutions highest ranked programs include
aerospace engineering and mechanics, chemical engineering, chemistry,
child psychology, civil engineering, ecology, evolution and behavior,
entomology, food science, Germanic studies, kinesiology, materials science
and engineering, mechanical engineering, natural resource science and
management, and psychology.

Of the Universitys $3.7 billion annual operating budget, more that $600 million is from competitive grants
and other federal program funds, more than $800 million is from tuition and required fees, and more that
$550 million is from appropriations from the Minnesota Legislature. The University ranked ninth among
public research universities and 14th among all U.S. universities in the 2012 National Science Foundation
Survey of Research and Development Expenditures. The systems annual economic impact on the state of
Minnesota is $8.6 billion. Advocacy for the Universitys interests in the state legislative process, support for
its efforts in competing for federal grant and other funds, and coordination with national education
institutions in encouraging support for higher education and research are therefore important parts of the
Universitys efforts. On the Twin Cities campus, the Biomedical Discovery District is nearing completion.
Built with significant state investment, these facilities are among the finest research and discovery labs
anywhere and support researchers tackling the worlds urgent medical challenges.

The worlds biggest problems dont have just one solution. Thats why the Us
best minds put their heads together - with 50 joint graduate degree programs
and 200 collaborative institutes and centers. Contributing to the Us
academic prestige are 20 Nobel Laureates, 86 Guggenheim Fellows, and 2
MacArthur Geniuses on campus right now. The U counts 101 National Merit
Scholars in its current freshman class - the second most in the Big Ten.
Graduates stay where the business and entrepreneurial community thrives.
With 20 Fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities alone, U alumni have founded more than 10,000
businesses in Minnesota. Creative thinkers from the U were behind the first wearable cardiac pacemaker,
GORE-TEX, the retractable seat belt, and Post-it Notes. The U ranks sixth in the world for technology and
transfer commercialization according to the Milken Institute of Technology. Notable alums include
agronomist Norman Borlaug (who saved billions from starvation), former vice president Walter Mondale,
satirist Garrison Keillor, Super Bowl championship coach Tony Dungy, and inventor and Medtronic, Inc.,
founder Earl Bakken.

The University of Minnesota named Eric W. Kaler its 16th president in 2011, and just recently extended his
contract to 2020. One of President Kalers top priorities is MnDRIVE - Minnesotas Discovery, Research and
InnoVation Economy. By aligning areas of university strength with opportunity and need, MnDRIVE fosters
innovation, cultivates strategic business collaborations that advance Minnesotas economy, and enhances
the universitys ability to produce breakthrough research that addresses our state's and societys greatest
challenges. This initiative is critically important to keep Minnesota and our research enterprise competitive
in order to reach this shared vision of future accomplishments.
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PRESENTING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Assistant Vice President is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, facilitation,
and monitoring of health, safety, and preparedness policies and programs for the University of Minnesota
system. The position is based on the Twin Cities campus. It reports to the Vice President for University
Services and works collaboratively with faculty, academic administrators, and staff to support academic and
research excellence while developing and sustaining a culture of safety in compliance with regulatory
agencies.

University Health and Safety was recently expanded, and now includes the Department of Environmental
Health and Safety, the Office of Occupational Health and Safety, Department of Emergency Management, and
the Building Code Division. A more detailed description of each unit is below. The next leader will have the
opportunity to create a new strategic vision for University Health and Safety.

Department of Environmental Health and Safety
This department works with students, staff, and faculty to prevent accidents and illness, assess workplace
exposures, and protect the environment. DEHS offers training and support to Principal Investigators and
research staff in all areas of sponsored project research including biological safety, lab safety, chemical
waste, and use of radioactive materials.
DEHS also provides direct research support across the University. Staff work in conjunction with the
University advisory committees (Institutional BioSafety Committee; Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee; Occupational Health and Safety Committee; Storm water Linkage Committee; Storm water Task
Force; All University Radiation Protection Advisory Committee; Permit Review Subcommittee; Human Use
Subcommittee) to inspect research facilities, approve research practices and procedures, and help ensure
compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and relevant University policies.

Building Code Division
The University of Minnesota has its own Building Code Official, with a dotted line to the States Department
of Administration. The Building Code Division provides education and code enforcement to protect the
health, welfare, and safety of University of Minnesota students, employees, and visitors in newly
constructed or remodeled buildings. This departments focus is on the built environment.

Office of Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety was historically a part of the Academic Health Center and the University's
Office of Human Resources. It has just been aligned with University Health and Safety to create collaboration
with the Universitys other system-wide safety units.
This department manages many programs that contribute to the health and safety of staff and students.
Programs include:
Animal Allergen Exposure Control Program
Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Program
BSL-3 Medical Surveillance Program
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Hearing Conservation Program
Research Occupational Health Program
Respiratory Protection Program



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Department of Emergency Management
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) was historically a part of the University's Department of
Public Safety, and is now aligned with University Health and Safety to provide synergy with the Universitys
other system-wide safety units.
The Department of Emergency Management's mission is to help the University prepare for, respond to,
recover from, and reduce the effects of disasters. The mission is accomplished through preparedness,
response, recovery, and mitigation.
This Unit also provides Emergency Medical Services (basic life support coverage)
at University sponsored events through a staff of well qualified volunteers, and
oversees several other emergency preparedness initiatives such as automated
external defibrillators, outdoor warning sirens, tone alert radios, and TXT-U.



The primary responsibilities of the role:

Directs department resources to support a culture of safety, mitigate risks, and serve the critical safety
interests of the University. In partnership with University administrators and their departments,
develops a customer-focused service environment.
- Fiscal responsibility for consolidated program operating budgets of approximately $10 million
dollars
- Leadership responsibility for approximately 70 full time positions

Directs and supports a high-impact and metric-based environmental health and safety program and
ensures that it is communicated, embraced, and enforced:
- Develops and maintains active partnerships with academic and administrative departments
across the University system to ensure that the institutions safety and regulatory compliance
requirements are met
- Ensures access to health and safety resources, timely consultative assistance, management of
hazardous substances, and facilitation of prevention efforts

Directs and supports the work of the University Building Official and the Building Code Division office.
Ensures the administration of the Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC) is integrated with University
design and construction standards and the operation and maintenance of University facilities and
physical assets in the built environment. Promote the Building Code Division in the delivery of
inspection services and business processes on all University campuses.

Directs and supports the work of the Department of Emergency Management in the development and
implementation of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. Evaluates and
ensures an All-Hazards 24/7 response to emergencies and large scale events between emergency
management and environmental health and safety and our public safety partners. Ensures system-
wide support for emergency management and advises University leadership on emergency
preparedness, crisis management, and business continuity and safety.

Directs and supports the work of the Office of Occupational Health and Safety to promote and protect
the health and safety of all employees, students, volunteers, and visitors who participate in activities
related to the University's missions of teaching, research, and service. Ensures alignment between
occupational health and safety and environmental health and safety staff.

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Serves as the University's responsible official and primary interface with local, state, and federal
regulatory agencies including, but not limited to: the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota
Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Environmental Protection Agency,
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency, and Department of
Homeland Security. Provides support to direct reports in their interface with the Minnesota
Departments of Administration, Labor and Industry, and Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management.

Creates a positive, productive, and engaged work environment, incorporating the Universitys
commitment to equal opportunity and diversity empowering employees to use their full range of talents
and abilities. Measures employee satisfaction by gathering input through focus groups, engagement
surveys and observations, developing timely action plans to address issues. Promotes and sustains an
employee focused work environment.

Serves as a member of the University Services Leadership Team. Contributes to the overall strategic
direction of University Services and advises on University-wide strategy as necessary.

Leads the formulation and execution of the Department of University Health and Safety strategic work
plan in coordination with other University Services units.

Minimum qualifications:

A masters degree from an accredited institution
Seven or more years of experience leading chemical hygiene, biosafety, radiation safety,
occupational health and safety, environmental protection, research safety, emergency management,
or other health and safety activities, of which three years must have been at an upper management
level in a large complex organization
Successful experience in supervising professional managers and technical staff
Must be eligible to successfully complete a security risk assessment conducted by the U.S. Attorney
General/FBI in accordance with CDC/USDA Select Agent Regulations

Desired qualifications:

The Assistant Vice President, University Health and Safety will be a skilled leader who is focused on
collaboration and positive long-term relationships with stakeholders from around the University of
Minnesota and beyond. Further, he or she will possess solid credentials in public health and safety
administration and be recognized as an expert in their field. The achievement of one or more of the
following certifications is desired:

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) - American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Certified Health Physicist (CHP) - American Board of Health Physics
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) - Institute of Certified Hazardous Materials
Managers
Certified Emergency Manager





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The Assistant Vice President will demonstrate the following competencies and characteristics:

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated record of establishing effective working
relationships with diverse populations and functions, both internal and external to the organization.
A demonstrated ability to work with campus stakeholders to create a culture of safety while
accomplishing academic, research, and outreach missions is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work closely with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, in addition to
advisory boards, committees, and other policy formulating or recommending groups; evidence of
positive performance with regard to responses to inquiries from these agencies.
Strategic management skills with demonstrated experience formulating and implementing
preventative and remedial strategies for a variety of safety, health, and environmental issues as well
as emergency management.
Ability to communicate effectively and articulately in both oral and written communication and have
command of enough logic to be able to effectively form a position on an issue, while taking into
account multiple perspectives and competing interests.
Ability to develop professional skills of staff.
Ability to work cooperatively with faculty, academic administrators, and staff to develop new
programs consistent with the needs of the institution, including education, record keeping, public
relations, and related functions.
Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a rapidly
changing environment.
Demonstrated understanding of the nature and purpose of health and safety functions within a
higher education institution, including building code compliance, occupational health and emergency
management, and the inter-relationship of the environment, safety, and health in the workplace,
laboratories, and general campus environment.
Demonstrated leadership in implementing technology to support organizational strategies within a
large and complex organization.
Personal characteristics which distinguish the incumbent as being an effective leader: team builder,
customer-oriented, decisive and result-oriented, and committed to improvement. A management
style that entrusts decision-making into the organization with minimal intervention. Possesses both
the wisdom and the political savvy to determine which initiatives are important enough to champion
and which ones to relinquish.

University Services Leadership Competencies

The University Services organization has adopted the following leadership competencies to be
considered in each hire for a leadership role:

leads strategically
lives the organizations values of excellence, integrity, accountability, and stewardship
delivers results
understands self
models maturity and professionalism
works collaboratively
inspires commitment
innovates

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THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The compensation package is competitive and attractive, including participation in the University of
Minnesotas comprehensive benefits plan. The University benefits website provides detailed information on
the following benefits: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/benefits/index.html

Benefits Summary
University Paid
- Basic Life Insurance (115% of base salary to a maximum of $200,000)
- Medical Leave (up to 3 months at 100% of salary)
- Vacation (22 days annually for 12 month appointments)
- Academic Disability (generally, 66 2/3% of pay to a maximum of $14,444/month)
- Unemployment Insurance

Shared Cost
- Faculty Retirement Plan (5.5% Employee share/10% University share for new employees)
- Medical Coverage (Choice of 5 plans University subsidizes 87% of Employee-only cost and 80.5%
of Dependent cost of the Base Plan)
- Pharmacy Benefits included in medical plan cost
- Wellness Plan included in medical plan cost
- Dental Coverage (Choice of 5 plans University subsidizes 88% of Employee-only cost and 52% of
Dependent cost of the Base Plan)
- Regents Scholarship tuition benefits (Advanced degrees 25% Employee/75% University)
- Social Security (6.2% Employee/6.2% University on a maximum of $117,000 in 2014)
- Medicare (1.45% Employee/1.45% University, no compensation maximum)

Employee-Paid
- Optional Retirement Plan (pre-tax 403(b) plan)
- Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (pre-tax plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax, both healthcare and dependent care)
- Optional Life Insurance (after-tax for self, spouse, and/or child/children)
- Short-term Disability Coverage (after-tax, maximum of 66 2/3% of monthly salary or $5,000)
- Long-term Care Coverage (after-tax for self, spouse)

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PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes and a perfect blend between small town and a major thriving
cosmopolitan hub. The outdoors is a major attraction, the twin-cities offers more than 250 parks, and miles
of biking and walking trails.

The Twin Cities have hosted the World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball
Finals, the USGA U. S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the Special
Olympics. In 2014, Target Field was the setting for baseball's All-Star Game,
and in 2018 the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built stadium.

The Twin Cities are home to many professional sports teams: the Twins,
Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx (current WNBA champions),
Minnesota United FC (soccer), and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse).


Of course, the University of Minnesota itself provides plenty
of athletic entertainment as well. TCF Bank stadium brought
football back outdoors and back to the campus, and the
team has qualified for bowl games the past several years.
The women's basketball team was selected to play in the
NCAA tournament, and the men's basketball team won the
NIT tournament in coach Richard Pitino's first year. The
womens hockey team narrowly missed a WCHA three-
peat in 2014 and the mens hockey team was the #1 overall
seed for the NCAA tournament. The volleyball team and
wrestling squad are consistently ranked among the top ten
in their respective sports.

The Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting
events. There are countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Award-
winning Minnesota Orchestra has a reputation as one of the top orchestras in
the world. Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has staged A-plus shows
from the classical to the contemporary. There are over 30 theatre venues, 10
dance companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Minneapolis and
Saint Paul alone. Our community has the most theater seats per-capita outside
of New York.


For the museumgoer, there are over 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The
Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both
in Saint Paul) are highly interactive learning and fun experiences for the
entire family. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a collection of over
100,000 pieces. The Walker Art Center has been called "possibly the best
contemporary art museum in the U. S." by Newsweek, and has over 11,000
pieces. Not to be outdone, the University of Minnesota's Weisman Art
Museum is also a contemporary art destination, and the Frank Gehry-
designed building is a work of art itself.

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Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment, and culture, perhaps
the biggest attraction for the Twin Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes
hailed Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the nation's healthiest cities.
USA Today named Saint Paul as North America's "Most Romantic
City." The Twin Cities offer award-winning restaurants (several
chefs have been regional James Beard Award winners). In addition
to the popular Mall of America, there are plenty of unique shopping
districts in both cities (including the Dinkytown neighborhood next
to the University's Minneapolis campus), and in the suburbs.

According to 24/7 Wall Street News, Minnesotas school districts rank 6th
in the nation. The Business Journal ranks seven Twin Cities high schools
amongst the best 500 in the nation (Edina, Mahtomedi, St. Louis Park,
Eastview, Central in Saint Paul, and Minnetonka).










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