Emergency Management Leader, Higher Ed Resilience

Villanova University; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Tuition assistance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Villanova University seeks an Emergency Manager to lead the university’s all-hazards emergency management program. You will report to Environmental Health and Safety and drive preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery across Villanova’s campuses and operations.

You will coordinate with University leadership, facilities, safety, IT, and external partners to ensure readiness, develop plans, and train staff through exercises and continuity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Public Safety Administration, Environmental Health and Safety, Business Continuity, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, including preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, continuity, and resilience.
• Required: FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the University’s primary coordinator for emergency management activities, including preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, continuity, and resilience initiatives.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates emergency management policies, procedures, standards, and programs.
• Coordinates institutional emergency preparedness initiatives across University departments, campuses, and operational areas.
• Provides guidance and consultation to University leadership regarding emergency preparedness and emergency management best practices.
• Maintains awareness of emerging threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices applicable to higher education emergency management.

Skills

Emergency management

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Public safety coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Villanova University seeks an Emergency Manager to lead the university’s all-hazards emergency management program. You will report to Environmental Health and Safety and drive preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery across Villanova’s campuses and operations.

You will coordinate with University leadership, facilities, safety, IT, and external partners to ensure readiness, develop plans, and train staff through exercises and continuity initiatives.