Senior Emergency Management & Preparedness Lead

Virginia Department of Emergency Management; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental, Vision & Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition Support Program

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking an Associate Director of Emergency Management to lead all-hazards emergency planning for the Dearborn campus, with assignments to Ann Arbor and Flint as needed. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships, coordinating preparedness across units, and guiding incident response in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.

This senior position requires driving a university vehicle, a thorough background check, and a proactive, data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or related field.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse partners in academic, research, law enforcement, and business settings.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Broad experience in emergency preparedness program management, planning, coordination, and training design.
• Experience in operating an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and complex emergencies.
• Public speaking and facilitation skills; independent decision making in dynamic environments.
• Proficiency with Google and MS platforms; readiness to complete IC courses.

Responsibilities

• Promote, coordinate, and implement all-hazards emergency planning and preparedness across the Dearborn campus.
• Maintain and develop EOP, Hazard Mitigation, and COOP plans; oversee EOC operations.
• Coordinate training and exercise programs; monitor policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Leverage technology and data analysis to improve prevention and preparedness capabilities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders; support leadership with risk assessments and plans.
• Available for emergency support and campus EOC activation; work non-traditional hours as needed.

Skills

Emergency Management

Program Management

Public Speaking

Communication

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Leadership

Policy Compliance

Data Analysis

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking an Associate Director of Emergency Management to lead all-hazards emergency planning for the Dearborn campus, with assignments to Ann Arbor and Flint as needed. The role focuses on strengthening partnerships, coordinating preparedness across units, and guiding incident response in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.

This senior position requires driving a university vehicle, a thorough background check, and a proactive, data-driven