Global Director, Emergency Management & Continuity

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Job summary

St. John’s University seeks a Director of Emergency Management and Continuity to lead university-wide emergency planning, risk reduction, travel security, and continuity across domestic and international locations.

The role emphasizes prevention, response, and recovery with an all-hazards approach. The successful candidate will author and manage the enterprise continuity program, coordinate across schools and global locations, and ensure preparedness through exercises, governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of emergency management/continuity or program management experience; or 5–7 years with a related graduate degree.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in crisis and continuity planning.
• Familiarity with FEMA, NIMS, HSEEP, and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with travel risk management frameworks, including country/destination risk ratings, traveler tracking platforms, pre‑departure briefings, and institutional duty‑of‑care obligations.
• Completion of ICS courses: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800.
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain a NY license).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency and continuity planning across the university.
• Coordinate with departments and schools to implement continuity plans.
• Develop and maintain the university’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• Tailor Emergency Operations Plans for each campus, including international locations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accessibility standards.
• Oversee travel risk management and university-sponsored travel risk governance.
• Design and deliver HSEEP-compliant training, exercises, and outreach.
• Lead partnerships with external emergency agencies and peer institutions.

Skills

Crisis planning

Continuity planning

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

FEMA/NIMS/HSEEP familiarity

Travel risk management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business, or related field

Tools

ICS IS‑100/200/700/800

Job description

St. John’s University seeks a Director of Emergency Management and Continuity to lead university-wide emergency planning, risk reduction, travel security, and continuity across domestic and international locations.

The role emphasizes prevention, response, and recovery with an all-hazards approach. The successful candidate will author and manage the enterprise continuity program, coordinate across schools and global locations, and ensure preparedness through exercises, governance, and