Paul M. Novak has extensive experience in facilities management and environmental health and safety, currently serving as the Executive Director at Slippery Rock University since February 2011, with additional responsibilities as the Emergency Management Administrator. Novak has also held the position of Interim Executive Director for Planning & Environmental Health & Safety at Slippery Rock University and previously directed Environmental Health & Safety and Radiation Safety at Cleveland State University from January 2002 to February 2011. Earlier career experience includes working as an Environmental Scientist/Microbiologist at Youngstown State University, focusing on microbiological analyses. Novak holds a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree from Youngstown State University.