Assistant Director, Emergency Preparedness Education

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking a program manager to oversee daily operations of continuing education in emergency preparedness on the main campus. You will design curricula, manage budgets, and recruit instructors for professionals in public and private sectors.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt schedules, with a focus on quality and stakeholder satisfaction across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Four years of experience in public safety, security, emergency medical services, industrial hygiene or related field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends) and travel off-campus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of continuing education programs in emergency preparedness.
• Design, develop and implement curricula and training for professionals in public/private sectors.
• Establish feedback mechanisms to measure satisfaction and identify improvement areas.
• Manage program budgets and recruit/assess faculty and facilitators.

Skills

Project management

Public speaking

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business administration, public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cleveland State University is seeking a program manager to oversee daily operations of continuing education in emergency preparedness on the main campus. You will design curricula, manage budgets, and recruit instructors for professionals in public and private sectors.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt schedules, with a focus on quality and stakeholder satisfaction across multiple programs.