Safety Coordinator

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title Safety Coordinator Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank N/A Position Number 097061 Department Envronmntl Hlth, Sfty & Emer Mgmt - 430400

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Environmental Health, Safety, and Emergency Management Office develops and manages comprehensive environmental health, safety, and emergency management programs for Appalachian State University.

The Safety Coordinator provides training and safety program assistance in support of the University's mission. This position works with many departments across campus to ensure safe working and learning environments. The Safety Coordinator helps minimize risk by conducting building inspections and accident investigations, tracking incident reports, delivering safety training for new employees and additional programs required under OSHA standards, and providing technical assistance to facilities, athletics, campus support, and academic research programs. This position plays a key role in safety oversight of the Hickory campus and other App State facilities away from the main campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, industrial engineering, biological or physical science, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

License/Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications

• CSP or related certification
• Experience as a safety professional conducting building inspections and accident investigations, providing safety training, and performing a variety of additional duties related to occupational health and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Program Delivery

• Provides safety training using a variety of platforms to include in-person and online.
• Remains current on industry trends and make appropriate changes to program areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other industry professionals, consultants, and vendors to provide appropriate safety services on campus.
• Provides safety oversight of the Hickory campus and other App State facilities away from the main campus

Technical Expertise

• Conducts building inspections and accident investigations.
• Recommends and implements appropriate procedures to address safety concerns.
• Provides technical information and expertise to university constituents on occupational safety.
• Provides training and educational resources on occupational health and safety.

Documentation & Reporting

• Tracks incident reports
• Communicates corrective actions in an effective manner to various entities and individuals across campus.
• Formulates written and verbal reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Serves on the University Health and Safety Committee.
• Develops appropriate reports for a wide range of internal and external audiences.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 100% Work Schedule/Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Suggested Salary Range $58,000 - $60,000 Physical Demands of Position

Ability to lift and carry educational, training materials, ladders and other equipment. Ability to provide in-class, simulated instructions to variety of campus personnel. Able to stand/sit for extended periods, drive vehicles, and occasionally work in challenging weather conditions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 05/26/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 06/09/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 07/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with contact information included

Search Chair Name Roy Nagle Search Chair Email naglerd@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54385 Posting Number 201501780P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents