Coordinator, Emergency Management

Salt Lake Community College; Taylorsville (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to support safety, readiness, and resilience across the campus. The role develops comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities while assisting with SABM training and community outreach.

The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to strengthen preparedness, participate in interagency activities, and provide operational support during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of direct experience in emergency management.
• Valid Driver’s License within 6 months of employment.
• Certification to teach CPR, AED, and First Aid or be certified within five months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the SABM program including training, certification, and budgeting.
• Lead First Aid, AED, and CPR training sessions for staff.
• Coordinate SABM personnel performance and stipends.
• Manage building marshals, site managers, and readiness.
• Support emergency mass notification system administration during incidents.

Skills

Emergency management

Communication under pressure

IS-100/200/700/800 knowledge

First Aid/CPR training

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Mass notification software

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

The Emergency Management Coordinator supports the safety, readiness, and resilience of Salt Lake Community College by assisting in the development, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. This role supports training initiatives, emergency planning, and mass notification operations while helping manage key programs such as the Site Administrator and Building Marshal (SABM) program, department equipment inventories, and public outreach efforts. The position collaborates with faculty, staff, students, and external partners to strengthen institutional preparedness, participates in community and interagency emergency management activities, and provides operational support during emergencies or large-scale incidents. This role contributes directly to maintaining a safe, informed, and well-prepared campus environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

SABM

• Oversee the comprehensive management, operational planning, and execution of the Site Administrator and Building Marshal (SABM) programs in alignment with the Emergency Management Director's strategic direction, ensuring that all safety protocols and procedures are rigorously followed and continuously improved.
• Develop and manage the progress of specialized SABM training and certification programs which differ from the trainings provided to the public.
• Develop and conduct functional exercises to test all SABM personnel on a regular schedule under the supervision of the Emergency Management Program Director.
• Oversee the allocation of annual SABM Stipend budget in coordination with and subject to approval by the Emergency Management Director and institutional financial policies.
• Establish and apply performance criteria and participation expectations for SABM personnel in alignment with program standards established by the Emergency Management Director to determine eligibility for stipends and continued participation.
• Recommend removal or reassignment of SABM personnel who do not meet training or performance requirements and coordinate replacement consistent with program standards established by the Emergency Management Director and applicable institutional processes.
• Lead the organization and delivery of First Aid, AED and CPR training sessions for staff, equipping them with essential life‑saving skills.
• This role demands a high level of coordination, expert knowledge, and leadership to maintain a safe and well‑prepared workplace environment, directly contributing to the overall safety and well‑being of all personnel.

Equipment and Inventory

• Oversee the inventory, management, and maintenance of emergency management assets, including equipment, supplies, and assigned operational personnel resources in coordination with the Emergency Management Director and relevant departmental leadership.
• This includes the meticulous coordination and supervision of Building Marshals, Site Managers, and other key personnel, ensuring they are fully prepared and equipped to respond effectively in any emergency.
• Manage and maintain vital First Aid, CPR, AED, and other emergency equipment, guaranteeing their readiness and proper functioning at all times.
• This role requires a keen attention to detail, advanced organizational skills, and a proactive approach to resource management, directly influencing the department's operational effectiveness and readiness.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to the overall success and resilience of the organization.

Assume Authority in Absence of Director

• Assume all authority, roles, and responsibilities of the Director in their absence, ensuring seamless leadership and continuity in all aspects of the department's day‑to‑day operations, including administration of the emergency mass notification system.
• Provide critical support to the Emergency Management Director by contributing to the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of emergency preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies.
• This includes the creation and refinement of comprehensive emergency plans, policies, procedures, and guidance documents in alignment with program standards established by the Emergency Management Director.
• Collaborate extensively with staff, faculty, departments, and community stakeholders to ensure a unified and effective approach to emergency management, safeguarding the institution and its people against potential threats.
• This role requires a deep understanding of emergency management principles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to make decisive, informed decisions under pressure, playing a significant role in advancing the safety and resilience of the institution through effective operational leadership and coordination.

Community Outreach

• Organize community emergency activities such as community fairs, and exercises, and public trainings.
• Represent SLCC in any public outreach efforts to include State, County, and local emergency management meetings, and higher education conferences, as delegated by the Emergency Management Director.
• Act as a liaison for emergency management coordination in large‑scale disasters involving multiple jurisdictions.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System, including completion of IS-100. B, IC-200. B, IS-700. A, IC-800, IS-5. A G191, IS 2200, E/L/G 2300, and the FEMA Basic Academy or FEMA Professional Development Series.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs i. e. Google Docs, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook and experience with emergency mass notification software preferred.
• Familiarity with the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) as well as Hazard Vulnerability Assessment tools.
• Ability to track and maintain all emergency management equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to become certified and teach CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of direct experience in emergency management or within other response sector.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (Utah License within 6 months of employment.)
• Certification to teach CPR, AED, and First Aid (or be certified within the first five months of hire).

Already obtained CPR/First Aid License may count toward work experience up to 6 months. Education and relevant experience may be substituted when the minimum qualification does not require a specific degree, license, certification, accreditation standard, or other requirement for which substitution would be inappropriate. Trade off 1:1 full‑time experience/education requirement. Part‑time experience can be considered on a prorated basis (Trade off 2:1).

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.