Emergency Management Director

Director Of Emergency Management

The Director of Emergency Management leads the University's comprehensive emergency preparedness and response program. This role is responsible for planning, training, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Administration & Finance, the Director ensures institutional readiness through strategic coordination, policy development, and interagency collaboration.

Program Leadership & Planning :

• Manage and continuously improve the University's emergency management program.
• Develop and evaluate institutional and departmental emergency plans and procedures.
• Recommend and assess emergency systems, including monitoring tools, notification platforms, and software solutions.
• Coordinate and deliver emergency response training and exercises for designated personnel.
• Document and evaluate exercises and incident responses; implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Serve as Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Director or Incident Commander when activated.
• Participate in emergency and crisis management teams and committees.
• Collaborate with State University System (SUS) institutions and external agencies to align emergency preparedness efforts.

Policy & Program Development :

Communication & Engagement :

Marginal Functions :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Confidential Data Responsibility :

Required Qualifications :

Master's and 6+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Department Requirements :

The minimum qualifications for this position include holding NIMS / ICS certifications, specifically ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-700, and ICS-800. Candidates must possess an in-depth knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and have at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in Emergency Management within a public agency or university setting.

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