Emergency Management Program Lead - Higher Ed Resilience

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days vacation

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Management Program Manager to lead university-wide emergency management programs and improve institutional resilience.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Emergency Management, you will work with leadership, public safety, and external partners to develop plans, provide training, and coordinate exercises. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field, FEMA/NIMS training, and the ability to obtain IAEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or related public safety field.
• Completion of FEMA, National Response Framework and NIMS courses (ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800). IAEM CEM or ability to achieve certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and operational oversight for assigned emergency management programs.
• Develops procedures, guidance documents, templates, and program resources.
• Maintains program documentation, plans, inventories, and records.
• Coordinates staff, contractors, interns, student employees, and project teams.
• Supports Emergency Operations Center readiness and incident management responsibilities.
• Represents the department at meetings, exercises, and regional partnerships.

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an Emergency Management Program Manager to lead university-wide emergency management programs and improve institutional resilience.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Emergency Management, you will work with leadership, public safety, and external partners to develop plans, provide training, and coordinate exercises. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field, FEMA/NIMS training, and the ability to obtain IAEM