Job Description

Job Summary

The Employee Safety Specialist will be dedicated to addressing Employee Harm and Workplace Violence Prevention throughout the University, with a primary emphasis on Michigan Medicine. This goal will be achieved by supporting thorough reviews of adverse and near-miss incidents. As a newly established position, the specialist will facilitate structured investigations, recommend improvements, and ensure ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations. Additionally, this role will be vital in overseeing the Workplace Violence Prevention Program and ensuring that event management aligns with standards set by CMS, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory bodies. The Employee Safety Specialist will report to the Director of Insurance and Claims Administration and have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Administrative Director of Patient Safety at Michigan Medicine. Close collaboration with leadership from the Office of Patient Safety, Work Connections, and Safety Management Services will also be required.

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Modes of Work

This position is classified as remote. Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $10 billion, is a leader in higher education.  The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world's greatest public universities.  We are comprised of several units including Treasury, Financial Operations, Sponsored Programs, Procurement Services, and Financial Analysis.  Comprised of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals.  For more information about the Finance Division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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