Director of Emergency Management

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University is seeking an experienced professional to oversee emergency management operations and Public Safety technology systems on campus. The role involves developing emergency plans, coordinating response efforts, and ensuring regulatory compliance across safety communications and incident reporting.

You will administer surveillance, access control, alarms, radios, and dispatch systems, while collaborating with IT, Facilities, and external partners to implement new technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a related field.
• Some experience and/or exposure in emergency management, public safety, law enforcement, or campus safety.
• Hands-on technical experience administering and troubleshooting physical security systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain University emergency operations, continuity, and hazard mitigation plans.
• Lead emergency response, drills, exercises, and preparedness training.
• Coordinate emergency planning and response with CPD, CFD, CEMA, IEMA, and other agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Clery Act, HEA, OSHA, and applicable state requirements.
• Manage campus emergency notification systems and communications.
• Administer surveillance, access control, alarms, emergency phones, radio, and dispatch/CAD systems.
• Oversee system maintenance, security, user access, licensing, troubleshooting, and vendor support.
• Maintain and audit system records and data for investigations and compliance.
• Evaluate new Public Safety technologies and coordinate implementation with IT, Facilities, and vendors.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety tech

Physical security systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Summary

Responsible for overseeing the University's emergency management operations and Public Safety technology systems. Develops emergency preparedness plans, coordinates response efforts and training, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages emergency communications. Administers and maintains Public Safety systems, including surveillance, access control, alarms, radios, and dispatch technology, while coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and vendors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Emergency Management & Operations

• Develop and maintain University emergency operations, continuity, and hazard mitigation plans.
• Lead emergency response, drills, exercises, and preparedness training.
• Coordinate emergency planning and response with CPD, CFD, CEMA, IEMA, and other agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Clery Act, HEA, OSHA, and applicable state requirements.
• Manage campus emergency notification systems and communications.

Public Safety Technology & Systems Administration

• Administer surveillance, access control, alarms, emergency phones, radio, and dispatch/CAD systems.
• Oversee system maintenance, security, user access, licensing, troubleshooting, and vendor support.
• Maintain and audit system records and data for investigations and compliance.
• Evaluate new Public Safety technologies and coordinate implementation with IT, Facilities, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a related field. Equivalent years if experience will be considered.
• Some experience and/or exposure in emergency management, public safety, law enforcement, or campus safety.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on technical experience administering and troubleshooting physical security systems.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value‑added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.