Assistant Director, Campus Emergency Management & Readiness

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Emergency Management to lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives. This high-impact role will oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations while collaborating across the university and with external partners.

With UCLA serving as Athlete Village for LA28, this position will strengthen campus readiness for major events and emerging challenges, and provide confidential operational support to

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of SEMS/NIMS/ICS with ability to direct campus-wide application and training.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing professional staff.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations with a calm, authoritative, and collaborative approach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and policy development skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe products, and emergency management software (e.g., , mass notification platforms, etc.).
• Valid California Driver’s License and ability to drive light vehicles.
• Experience in developing and facilitating emergency management trainings and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives across UCLA OEM.
• Oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations.
• Collaborate with campus departments and external partners to enhance readiness.
• Provide confidential operational support to campus leadership during labor-related events.
• Maintain compliance with UC systemwide policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

SEMS/NIMS/ICS expertise

Leadership experience

Crisis management

Communication skills

Strategic planning

MS Office & emergency software

CA driver’s license

Emergency training development

Education

CA driver’s license (Class C)

FEMA/EMI MEPP certification

IAEM/CEM credential (Preferred)

Tools

Emergency management software

Mass notification platforms

Job description

UCLA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Emergency Management to lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives. This high-impact role will oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations while collaborating across the university and with external partners.

With UCLA serving as Athlete Village for LA28, this position will strengthen campus readiness for major events and emerging challenges, and provide confidential operational support to