Continuity Planning & Grants Specialist, Public Safety

Continuity Planning & Grants Specialist, Public Safety

The Continuity Planning and Grants Specialist plays a critical role in enhancing the University's operational resilience and expanding its funding capacity for Public Safety, Student Affairs, and student-led initiatives. Effective collaboration between these departments fosters a comprehensive approach to student successintegrating safety, engagement, and advocacy. The partnership succeeds through aligned goals, transparent communication, and a united commitment to nurturing a safe and well-connected campus community.

Under the direction of the Director of EMA / Business Continuity, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of department and integrated continuity plans to ensure University-wide preparedness, response, and recovery from disruptions. In parallel, the role identifies and secures external funding opportunities by managing the full lifecycle of grant writing and compliance. Serving as a strategic liaison among departments, this position fosters cross-functional collaboration and ensures that all efforts align with the University's mission, priorities, and compliance standards.

This position requires regular on-site presence, with remote work approved only in limited circumstances.

Business Continuity Planning

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure preparedness, rapid response, and efficient recovery from operational disruptions.
• Conduct in-depth risk assessments, business impact analyses, and scenario-based planning to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies for critical academic and administrative functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersincluding Public Safety, IT, Facilities, Student Affairs, and academic departmentsto ensure continuity requirements are aligned with institutional goals and industry best practices.
• Design and facilitate engaging training sessions and workshops for faculty, staff, and student leaders to promote continuity awareness, emergency preparedness, and response capabilities.
• Coordinate and lead periodic testing of continuity plans through functional drills and tabletop exercises; analyze results and revise protocols based on findings and feedback.
• Develop continuity documentation, maintain version control, and oversee regular plan audits to support regulatory compliance, accreditation standards, and strategic risk management.
• Monitor emerging threats and trends in higher education and emergency management to proactively evolve continuity planning strategies.

Grant Writing and Funding Acquisition

Relationships and Communication

Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

Additional Qualifications Considered

Physical Requirements / Work Environment