Strategic Emergency Management Leader

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced Emergency Management Program Manager to lead university-wide emergency management initiatives, strengthen disaster resilience, and collaborate with public safety and external partners.

The role supports the Emergency Response Framework, maintains EOC readiness, and serves on the Incident Management Team. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required with five years of practical experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in emergency management, public administration, or related field; five years equivalent experience accepted.
• Completion of FEMA, NIMS courses and ICS levels 100–800; IAEM CEM or pursuing certification within one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for emergency management programs and initiatives to strengthen preparedness and resilience.
• Coordinate with university leadership, public safety agencies, and external partners to develop and improve emergency plans and business continuity.
• Support Emergency Operations Center readiness, participate in incident management, and contribute to after-action improvements.
• Maintain 24/7 on-call responsibilities and coordinate activities before, during, and after emergencies.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety coordination

Strategic planning

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

FEMA NIMS training

IAEM CEM certification (or pursuing)

ICS training

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an experienced Emergency Management Program Manager to lead university-wide emergency management initiatives, strengthen disaster resilience, and collaborate with public safety and external partners.

The role supports the Emergency Response Framework, maintains EOC readiness, and serves on the Incident Management Team. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required with five years of practical experience; a Master’s degree is preferred.