Emergency Management Lead — Campus Readiness & Response

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Emergency Management to lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives across the university. You will oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations while collaborating with departments and external partners, including for major events like LA28.

This role provides critical support to campus leadership and labor relations during labor-related events and requires proactive, calm leadership.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of SEMS/NIMS/ICS with ability to direct campus-wide application and training.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing professional staff.
• Ability to work effectively in crisis situations with a calm, authoritative, and collaborative approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to brief senior executives.
• Strong strategic planning, project management, and policy development skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe products, and emergency management software.
• Valid California Driver’s License and ability to drive light vehicles.
• Experience in developing and facilitating emergency management trainings and exercises.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives across the university.
• Oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations.
• Collaborate across the university and with external partners, including during major events.
• Provide critical, confidential operational support to campus leadership and Employee & Labor Relations during labor-related events.

Skills

SEMS/NIMS/ICS knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Crisis response

Communication skills

Strategic planning

MS Office / Adobe / software

CA Driver’s License

Emergency trainings & exercises

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

FEMA/ EMI MEPP (Preferred)

IAEM AEM or CEM credential (Preferred)

Tools

Emergency management software

Mass notification platforms

Job description

UCLA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Emergency Management to lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives across the university. You will oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations while collaborating with departments and external partners, including for major events like LA28.

This role provides critical support to campus leadership and labor relations during labor-related events and requires proactive, calm leadership.