Campus Emergency Management & Continuity Coordinator

University at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Emergency Management Program Coordinator to support the Emergency Operations Center and coordinate Incident Command System activities across campus. This on-site role supports emergency preparedness, response coordination, recovery planning and continuity efforts in a large academic environment and reports to the EH&S Director.

The position requires training delivery, collaboration with university partners, and the ability to operate under high-pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, emergency management, public administration, environmental health & safety, public safety, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience performing EH&S functions or emergency coordination in a higher education or governmental environment.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, emergency management, emergency preparedness, business continuity, EH&S programs, incident management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability and comfort in training, presenting, and speaking in front of groups, including facilitating emergency preparedness training, briefings, and/or exercises for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and effective plans, procedures, reports, and after‑action documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the University’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), including I.C.S integration, functional annexes, and hazard-specific plans.
• Work with various Essential Support Functions (ESF) in the coordination of hazard vulnerability assessments and support mitigation and preparedness initiatives.
• Serve in a project manager capacity for a diverse portfolio of emergency preparedness and response initiatives.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for EH&S, providing guidance and information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with coordination with the State University of New York Office of Emergency Management.
• Assist with the design, coordination, and facilitation of I.C.S and EOC training, including NIMS / I.C.S courses, tabletop exercises, functional exercises, and full-scale drills.
• Verify that campus personnel with EOC or emergency response roles are appropriately trained and prepared.
• Support and coordinate after-action reviews and improvement planning related to EOC activations, exercises, and incidents.
• Provide coordination and operational support for the University’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including readiness activities, activation support, and incident operations.
• Support the organization and implementation of the Incident Command System (I.C.S) for campus incidents, ensuring alignment with NIMS principles and best practices.
• Provide support for the coordination of I.C.S roles and organizational structures during EOC activations, offering guidance and assistance to incident command and general staff positions.
• Maintain EOC procedures, activation protocols, position checklists, and related documentation.
• Support emergency response and recovery operations by coordinating EOC activities and information flow during incidents.
• Collaborate with University Police, Facilities, Student Life, Health Services, supervisory leadership, and external agencies to ensure coordinated, I.C.S-based response efforts.
• Assist with situational awareness, resource coordination, and documentation during emergencies.

Skills

Emergency management

Project management

Training & presentation

Written & verbal communication

Independent working

24/7 availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking an Emergency Management Program Coordinator to support the Emergency Operations Center and coordinate Incident Command System activities across campus. This on-site role supports emergency preparedness, response coordination, recovery planning and continuity efforts in a large academic environment and reports to the EH&S Director.

The position requires training delivery, collaboration with university partners, and the ability to operate under high-pressure