Global Director of Emergency Management & Continuity

St. John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University is seeking a Director of Emergency Management and Continuity at the Queens Campus.

This role oversees planning, prevention, response and recovery for university operations across domestic and international locations, with emphasis on protecting lives, property and assets. The Director authors and manages the enterprise continuity program, coordinating with campus leadership and Public Safety to ensure plans are current, compliant and actionable in crises, including 24/7

Qualifications

• 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 and traveler tracking.
• Completion of IS-100/200/700/800 courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder committees to develop and maintain emergency and continuity plans.
• Coordinate with Public Safety and campus leaders to ensure readiness and response capabilities.
• Design and deliver HSEEP-compliant training, exercises, and outreach programs.
• Develop and maintain enterprise continuity program across all campuses and locations.

Skills

Crisis planning

Continuity planning

FEMA/NIMS/HSEEP

IS-100/200/700/800

Education

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

Job description

St. John's University is seeking a Director of Emergency Management and Continuity at the Queens Campus.

This role oversees planning, prevention, response and recovery for university operations across domestic and international locations, with emphasis on protecting lives, property and assets. The Director authors and manages the enterprise continuity program, coordinating with campus leadership and Public Safety to ensure plans are current, compliant and actionable in crises, including 24/7