Emergency Management Director

Department

Physical Facilities

Compensation

$100,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

General Description / Primary Purpose

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.

Job Functions

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

- Provide input and leadership in the development of University-wide emergency management policies and procedures.

- Direct the delivery of emergency and crisis management operations across campus.

Communication & Engagement

- Maintain high levels of internal and external contact, including regular engagement with vice presidents, directors, and department heads.

- Represent the University in interactions with local and state emergency management agencies.

Marginal Functions

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

- Operates with broad discretion and autonomy.

- Receives general supervision through periodic meetings, reports, and ad-hoc instructions.

- May supervise staff or student workers during emergency operations or preparedness activities.

Confidential Data Responsibility

- Must adhere to all SUS and UNF policies regarding the handling and disclosure of confidential information.

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

Preferred qualifications for this position include having experience as a university Emergency Management director or in a comparable leadership role. Candidates should also have over ten years of emergency management-related experience, which includes serving in a supervisory capacity. In addition, holding professional certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), or similar credentials is highly desirable.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA ’ s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in - person training session. For more information concerning training or CSA designations, please contact the Clery Act Compliance Manager at (904) 620-1423 or clery@unf.edu.

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.