Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Manager

Job Description

University Police

Administrator I

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Leadership and Strategy: Develops and oversees the campus’s all-hazards emergency preparedness and continuity programs, ensuring alignment with the University’s mission and strategic goals. Creates, organizes, and leads an emergency management advisory working group and provides expertise to university leadership on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery strategies. Fosters partnerships with the University’s attached communities, federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other CSU campuses, to coordinate mutual aid agreements and emergency response collaboration. Provides strategic direction and oversight for the Emergency Management and Continuity Program. Ensures all Building Marshals are adequately trained, equipped, and prepared to execute their roles during emergencies. Serves as the primary point of contact and resource for all campus division, department, and office designated emergency coordinators and overall campus Building Marshals.

Emergency Preparedness: Creates and maintains the University's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), ensuring compliance with CSU systemwide policies, the California Emergency Services Act, and FEMA standards. Leads the planning and execution of training programs, drills, and exercises for the campus and its attached communities, including tabletop and full-scale simulations aligned with HSEEP standards. Manages the university’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), ensuring operational readiness, technological functionality, and staffing availability. Oversees the coordination and integration of emergency management functions with other campus departments, the campus’s attached communities, and external agencies.

Continuity Planning : Oversees the development and maintenance of business continuity plans across all divisions and business units to ensure the continuation of essential functions during disruptions. Implements tools and technologies, such as VEOCI, Kuali Next Gen, or similar platforms, to streamline continuity planning and provide guidance on Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and critical function prioritization. Conducts Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend mitigation strategies. Acts as the primary point of contact for coordinating emergency preparedness and continuity efforts for the University and its attached communities. Leads and manages responses to emergencies, ensuring effective communication and coordination among internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the development and execution of business continuity strategies, ensuring mission-essential functions of the department are maintained during and after disruptions.

Disaster Resilience and Risk Mitigation: Conducts Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) and implements strategies to mitigate risks posed by natural, technological, and human-caused hazards. Collaborates with campus safety teams, including Public Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, and Facilities Management, to integrate resilience into infrastructure projects and campus planning. Partners with the Disability Accommodations and Support Services (DASS) office and related units to ensure emergency preparedness plans accommodate all campus community members, including those requiring specific support. Collaborates with the University Glen, Anacapa, and Vintage communities to integrate resilience into infrastructure projects and campus planning. Partners with Vintage to ensure emergency preparedness plans accommodate all community members, including those requiring specific support.

Campus and Community Engagement: Serves as a key contact point for emergency preparedness and continuity, providing training, presentations, and resources to students, faculty, staff, and the campus’s attached communities. Leads and provides guidance and subject matter expertise to the Continuity Liaison Group to ensure, increase, and strengthen resilience within all of the University’s divisions, departments, and business units. Partners with campus organizations, departments, and the University’s attached communities to raise awareness of disaster resilience and preparedness through a whole community approach. Collaborates with all University divisions, departments, business units, offices and the university’s attached communities to address their unique vulnerabilities and preparedness needs. Serves as the University's representative for disaster preparedness, response, and coordination, overseeing emergency response functions, continuity planning, mitigation efforts, preparedness education, and campus community, the University’s attached communities, and non-campus-community outreach initiatives.

Compliance and Reporting: Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Clery Act, NFPA 1600, OSHA, and CSU policies. Prepares After-Action Reports (AARs) and improvement plans following incidents and exercises to evaluate and improve emergency preparedness and continuity efforts. Leads the campus wide accreditation process for emergency management and continuity, adhering to national best practices.

Program Development and Evaluation: Regularly assesses and updates emergency management and continuity plans to reflect lessons learned, evolving threats, and best practices. Leads after-action reviews for incidents and exercises, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and University policies related to emergency management, including Clery Act reporting, and collaborates with Human Resources to support emergency preparedness and OSHA requirements.

Professional Development and Industry Standards: Stays informed about emerging trends in emergency management and business continuity planning, incorporating innovations into departmental practices. Represents the University in local, state, and national emergency management forums and networks.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in emergency management, business continuity, or disaster resilience, preferably in higher education or a large, complex organization. Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing emergency operations plans, continuity programs, and training initiatives. Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local emergency agencies.

Other Knowledge/Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of FEMA, NIMS, ICS, HSEEP, CESA, SEMS, and COOP frameworks. Proficiency in emergency management software platforms (e.g., VEOCI, Kuali Next Gen, Emergency Alert systems). Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse groups. Commitment to equity-minded practices in emergency planning and response. Skill in exercising initiative with resourcefulness, sound judgment, and an ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability and interest in continuously seeking to improve the quality of services and processes. Supports the continuing professional development of staff direct reports

Preferred Certifications: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or equivalent from accredited educational programs and state-centered accreditation (i.e., Professional California Emergency Manager Certificate). Disaster Recovery International Institute (DRII) Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar certification. ICS 300/400 and HSEEP certification.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘Campus Security Authority (CSA)’ to report crimes for the federally mandated Clery Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 revised March 24, 2017 as a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

This position may be "Designated" under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter.

Please note: California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Hiring Salary: $7,083 - 8,750 per month

Advertised: Nov 13 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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