Crisis & Emergency Preparedness Lead

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL seeks an Emergency Management Coordinator to lead university‑wide readiness efforts. You will coordinate emergency response and crisis management activities, deliver training, and develop plans for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery across campus.

You will work with federal, state, and local agencies to align strategies with laws and regulations, ensure compliance, and support a resilient campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• Three years (36 months) of emergency management experience.
• Successful completion of NIMS IS-100 and IS-700 curriculum.
• Possession of a valid/current State of Illinois driver's license.
• No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency response and crisis management activities.
• Provide emergency preparedness training.
• Prepare emergency plans and procedures for university-wide emergencies, disasters, or other critical incidents.
• Collaborate with federal, state, county, and local agencies to establish mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery strategies.
• Ensure University compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and planning recommendations.

Skills

Emergency management experience

NIMS IS-100/IS-700

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Job description

Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL seeks an Emergency Management Coordinator to lead university‑wide readiness efforts. You will coordinate emergency response and crisis management activities, deliver training, and develop plans for mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery across campus.

You will work with federal, state, and local agencies to align strategies with laws and regulations, ensure compliance, and support a resilient campus community.