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Serves as the University’s Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety/Emergency Management. Plans, implements and monitors programs/activities which promote safe occupational & residential environments as well as environmental compliance within the University community. Provides functional direction and assistance to resolve unsafe conditions and practices or environmental issues in compliance with established codes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years experience related to Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of established state and federal standards and codes, particularly MIOSHA/OSHA Safety Acts.
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of experience in the administration of environmental, health and safety programs or equivalent.
- Supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, building codes and the ability to read blueprints.
- Knowledge of operations and application of common safety devices such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, flow switches, respirators, audio meters, radiation testing devices, and all types of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, employees, contractors and visitors.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Classroom teaching or training experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the University’s Manager Environmental, Health & Safety/Emergency Management.
- Supervises staff, including two environmental coordinators and an administrative office assistant, and the day-to-day activities and projects related to risk management, environmental, health and safety.
- Interprets and ensures compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)/Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) standards in work practices.
- Administers University’s written programs required under (MIOSHA) and (EGLE) regulations, including, but not limited to asbestos, bloodborne pathogens, confined space, emergency action plans and respiratory protection.
- Coordinates activities with other campus environmental, health and safety officials.
- Provides and oversees training (conventional & on-line) to employees and students on environmental, health and safety & emergency management topics including, bloodborne pathogens, emergency preparedness, severe weather, and fire safety/fire prevention.
- Supervises maintenance of records associated with MIOSHA & EGLE requirements.
- Oversees investigations related to injuries and unsafe work practices and conditions.
- Reviews all accident reports and investigates, as necessary.
- Oversees inspections of University facilities/equipment for safety & environmental compliance and provides direction to resolve noncompliance.
- Monitors asbestos building inspections in university owned buildings.
- Reviews Phase I & II Environmental Assessments and provides professional input on subject properties.
- Reviews construction, renovation, and remodeling plans prior to and during the activity to monitor recommended changes and to assure compliance with applicable safety regulations and building codes.
- Supervises & conducts Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments.
- Interacts with external parties including Michigan Universities Self Insurance Corporation (M.U.S.I.C.), engineering and casualty loss control inspectors, State Fire Marshal, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, MIOSHA & EGLE. Implements audit recommendations.
- Supervises budget assigned.
- Oversees the University’s hazardous waste program.
- Oversees the implementation of the Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and underground storage tanks (USTs).
- Develops and oversees the University’s emergency contingency response efforts including serving as the University liaison in the coordinated planning efforts of Isabella County and City of Mount Pleasant agencies regarding all-hazards mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
- Assists university officials, including members of the Crisis Recovery Team and Core Crisis Group regarding emergency management matters; interprets and applies state and federal requirements and procedures; maintains liaison with state/local representatives on emergency management issues.
- Develops written emergency response plans for both on and off campus locations.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to university communities developing emergency management plans.
- Collects and analyzes data relating to emergency plans programs; recommends and/or coordinates program modifications and/or development.
- Coordinates, tests and evaluates emergency management training exercises and fire drills in University owned buildings.
- Responds to hazardous materials releases on campus. Assists in/or abates the release.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Thursday, April 16th.
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Professional & Administrative - Salary
PAY RANGE
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
DIVISION
Finance and Administrative Services
DEPARTMENT
Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety
POSITION STATUS
Regular
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
POSITION TYPE
12 month
WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MI
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU LEADERSHIP STANDARDS
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
INTRODUCTION
Serves as the University’s Manager of Environmental, Health & Safety/Emergency Management. Plans, implements and monitors programs/activities which promote safe occupational & residential environments as well as environmental compliance within the University community. Provides functional direction and assistance to resolve unsafe conditions and practices or environmental issues in compliance with established codes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Two years experience related to Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of established state and federal standards and codes, particularly MIOSHA/OSHA Safety Acts.
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of experience in the administration of environmental, health and safety programs or equivalent.
- Supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, building codes and the ability to read blueprints.
- Knowledge of operations and application of common safety devices such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, flow switches, respirators, audio meters, radiation testing devices, and all types of personal protective equipment.
- Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students, employees, contractors and visitors.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Classroom teaching or training experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the University’s Manager Environmental, Health & Safety/Emergency Management.
- Supervises staff, including two environmental coordinators and an administrative office assistant, and the day-to-day activities and projects related to risk management, environmental, health and safety.
- Interprets and ensures compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA)/Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) standards in work practices.
- Administers University’s written programs required under (MIOSHA) and (EGLE) regulations, including, but not limited to asbestos, bloodborne pathogens, confined space, emergency action plans and respiratory protection.
- Coordinates activities with other campus environmental, health and safety officials.
- Provides and oversees training (conventional & on-line) to employees and students on environmental, health and safety & emergency management topics including, bloodborne pathogens, emergency preparedness, severe weather, and fire safety/fire prevention.
- Supervises maintenance of records associated with MIOSHA & EGLE requirements.
- Oversees investigations related to injuries and unsafe work practices and conditions.
- Reviews all accident reports and investigates, as necessary.
- Oversees inspections of University facilities/equipment for safety & environmental compliance and provides direction to resolve noncompliance.
- Monitors asbestos building inspections in university owned buildings.
- Reviews Phase I & II Environmental Assessments and provides professional input on subject properties.
- Reviews construction, renovation, and remodeling plans prior to and during the activity to monitor recommended changes and to assure compliance with applicable safety regulations and building codes.
- Supervises & conducts Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) assessments.
- Interacts with external parties including Michigan Universities Self Insurance Corporation (M.U.S.I.C.), engineering and casualty loss control inspectors, State Fire Marshal, Mount Pleasant Fire Department, MIOSHA & EGLE. Implements audit recommendations.
- Supervises budget assigned.
- Oversees the University’s hazardous waste program.
- Oversees the implementation of the Pollution Incident Prevention Plan (PIPP), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and underground storage tanks (USTs).
- Develops and oversees the University’s emergency contingency response efforts including serving as the University liaison in the coordinated planning efforts of Isabella County and City of Mount Pleasant agencies regarding all-hazards mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.
- Assists university officials, including members of the Crisis Recovery Team and Core Crisis Group regarding emergency management matters; interprets and applies state and federal requirements and procedures; maintains liaison with state/local representatives on emergency management issues.
- Develops written emergency response plans for both on and off campus locations.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to university communities developing emergency management plans.
- Collects and analyzes data relating to emergency plans programs; recommends and/or coordinates program modifications and/or development.
- Coordinates, tests and evaluates emergency management training exercises and fire drills in University owned buildings.
- Responds to hazardous materials releases on campus. Assists in/or abates the release.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Thursday, April 16th.
EMPLOYEE GROUP
Professional & Administrative - Salary
PAY RANGE
$65,000 - $80,000 per year
DIVISION
Finance and Administrative Services
DEPARTMENT
Risk Management, Environmental Health & Safety
POSITION STATUS
Regular
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
POSITION TYPE
12 month
WEEKLY WORK SCHEDULE
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
LOCATION
Mount Pleasant, MI
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
ABOUT CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU LEADERSHIP STANDARDS
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Central Michigan University H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target faculty and research postings first
Central Michigan University's H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in academic and research roles. Prioritize tenure-track, visiting faculty, and postdoctoral positions, where universities are most accustomed to navigating H-1B petitions and institutional support is strongest.
Engage the international services office early
CMU's international services team manages H-1B paperwork on the employer side. Reaching out before or during the offer stage signals awareness of the process and helps hiring managers understand that sponsorship logistics won't slow things down.
Align your credentials to the specialty occupation standard
H-1B approval requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. For university positions, emphasize how your degree field directly matches the job requirements, especially for non-faculty professional roles where the connection may be less obvious.
Use Migrate Mate to verify sponsorship history before applying
Not every CMU posting will lead to sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces verified H-1B sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and focus your time on roles where international candidates have a genuine path forward.
Understand that H-1B timelines affect academic hiring cycles
University hiring often follows academic calendar deadlines. Factor in H-1B cap filing windows, which open in April for October start dates, when negotiating start dates with CMU hiring managers to avoid conflicts with semester schedules.
Highlight relevant U.S. work authorization history in applications
If you currently hold OPT, CPT, or another work authorization status, make it visible in your application. CMU hiring managers familiar with international talent pipelines respond positively to candidates who understand U.S. visa transitions and require no immediate cap-subject filing.
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Does Central Michigan University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Central Michigan University sponsors H-1B visas. CMU is a higher education institution with an established international hiring practice, particularly for faculty, researchers, and specialized professional staff. Sponsorship is handled through the university's international services office, which coordinates the petition process with legal counsel on behalf of the hiring department.
Which roles and departments at Central Michigan University typically receive H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship at CMU is most common in academic departments hiring tenure-track and visiting faculty, research centers, and specialized administrative units requiring graduate-level expertise. STEM, health sciences, and business disciplines have historically been active areas. Non-academic professional roles can qualify too, provided the position meets the specialty occupation standard.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at Central Michigan University?
Once you receive a job offer, the hiring department works with CMU's international services office to initiate the H-1B petition. The university typically retains immigration counsel to prepare the I-129 filing. Your role involves providing educational credentials, employment history, and supporting documentation. The department covers filing fees as required under H-1B regulations.
How do I plan around H-1B timeline expectations when applying to Central Michigan University?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date, so CMU roles with an earlier intended start will require either OPT coverage or a cap-exempt pathway. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer can proceed year-round with a faster timeline. Discuss your current authorization status with your recruiter early in the process.
What practical steps can I take to improve my chances of H-1B sponsorship at Central Michigan University?
Target roles where CMU has a documented sponsorship pattern, verify those listings through Migrate Mate before investing application time, and come prepared to discuss your visa status in initial conversations. Demonstrating familiarity with the H-1B process reassures hiring managers that sponsorship won't create delays or complications for the department's timeline.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Central Michigan University?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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