Strategic Campus Emergency Management Leader

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & LTD Insurance

FSA/DCA/Commuter benefits

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

Time Off with Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development/Expense

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sick Banks

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks a Senior Director of Emergency Management to lead campus safety, business continuity, and incident response. This role coordinates with ECC Police, executive leadership, and diverse divisions to develop and execute comprehensive safety plans for students, staff, and facilities.

Strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and crisis management are essential. Join a college committed to a safe, well-trained campus and proactive community partnerships, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in related field.
• CBCP/MBCP or equal certification preferred.
• Minimum three years of supervisory and project management experience.
• Minimum three years developing and maintaining business continuity plans.
• Minimum three years of incident response/emergency preparedness experience in higher education or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain college-wide incident response and safety plans.
• Lead EOC training and ensure ICS/NIMS training for members.
• Collaborate with ECC teams to deliver campus safety programs and orientations.
• Maintain contact with ECC Police and executive leadership during incidents.
• Lead cross-functional advisory committees on incident response.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review and update administrative procedures for business continuity.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Business continuity planning

Incident response

ICS/NIMS/IEMA/FEMA training

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Crisis management

Written communication

Availability during activation

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management/Public Administration/Business

CBCP or MBCP certification

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Elgin Community College seeks a Senior Director of Emergency Management to lead campus safety, business continuity, and incident response. This role coordinates with ECC Police, executive leadership, and diverse divisions to develop and execute comprehensive safety plans for students, staff, and facilities.

Strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and crisis management are essential. Join a college committed to a safe, well-trained campus and proactive community partnerships, with a