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Safe Communities Program Coordinator Job in Bowling Green, Ohio US

Safe Communities Program Coordinator

Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH

Posted: 2/12/2026 - Expires: 3/4/2026

Job ID: 293197349

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Safe Communities Program Coordinator

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Part-Time

Division: Community Well-Being

Opening Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU01388

Department: Community Well-Being

Closing: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Summary

The Safe Communities Program Coordinator will serve as a liaison between the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and other local agencies. The Coordinator will plan and implement highway safety programs to reduce motor vehicle crashes and the fatalities, injuries and costs associated with these crashes. In addition, the coordinator is responsible for grant administration and reporting.

Essential Functions

• Work with the media, e.g., press releases and press conferences, to promote traffic safety campaigns and issues
• Keep accurate records of crash and fatality data
• Work to implement all planned community traffic safety programs and activities of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office
• Coordinate programs and projects of the Safe Communities Program
• Develop and implement an ongoing evaluation of community and school-based programs and promotions
• Write and administer grants and complete grant reporting
• Coordinate Coalition meetings, prepare agenda, record minutes, and complete any other preparation necessary for meeting
• Schedule and coordinate meetings of the Fatality Review Committee
• Attend pertinent conferences and meetings that deal with traffic safety issues
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Associate's degree

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year experience in coordinating of educational and/or safety programs relating to law enforcement at the local or state level.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Familiarity with community agencies that deal with traffic safety issues, e.g., local law enforcement, Ohio Department of Transportation
• Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Ability to write press releases and reports
• Ability write and administer grants
• Ability to plan and implement programs
• Ability to keep accurate mandated records
• Ability to establish rapport with students and adults
• Ability to maintain relationships with other community agencies

Grant-Funded

This is a grant-funded position. Duration of employment is contingent on continued availability of funding.

Deadline to Apply: March 4, 2026

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. EEOC Know Your Rights Poster: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeoc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-06%2F22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cckclark%40bgsu.edu%7C535321bdfed84e6945d708ddfd054c64%7Ccdcb729d51064d7cb75ba30c455d5b0a%7C0%7C0%7C638944921508830999%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WS5n9BrD1eS58IHE5%2BQqAE81NERSJNPiktrwexWXk%2FU%3D&reserved=0

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email mailto:ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6923776

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Part Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
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Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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