Emergency Planning & Preparedness Director

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks an experienced professional to coordinate and administer the university’s emergency planning, preparedness, and training programs across academic, research, and clinical environments. The role involves maintaining HVAs, developing guidance, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, AAAHC, CMS, and other standards.

The position leads cross‑functional collaboration, delivers training and community outreach, and supports Emergency Operations Center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers the university's emergency planning, preparedness, and training program across academic, research, clinical, and healthcare settings.
• Maintains emergency planning frameworks and Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) and develops related guidance and resources.
• Provides consultation and training to departments for developing emergency procedures and response protocols.
• Ensures plans, procedures, and documentation align with university requirements and regulatory standards.
• Develops and delivers emergency preparedness training, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
• Plans and evaluates drills and exercises in line with HSEEP and accreditation requirements.
• Supports compliance activities with Joint Commission, AAAHC, CMS, and other accreditations.
• Assists with Emergency Operations Center activations and incident management.
• Generates after-action reports and implements corrective actions.

Skills

Emergency Management

Hazard Vulnerability Assessment

Regulatory & Accreditation

NIMS/ICS

EOC Operations

Emergency Communications

Project/Program Management

Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

UT Health San Antonio seeks an experienced professional to coordinate and administer the university’s emergency planning, preparedness, and training programs across academic, research, and clinical environments. The role involves maintaining HVAs, developing guidance, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, AAAHC, CMS, and other standards.

The position leads cross‑functional collaboration, delivers training and community outreach, and supports Emergency Operations Center