Senior Director, Critical Event Preparedness and Response

Emory University

. Serve as the AVP's deputy and provide strategic and operational leadership for CEPAR .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in emergency management, operational leadership, and crisis coordination, with a strong focus on preparedness, response, and recovery planning. Proven ability to build partnerships across various functions and lead multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

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Emergency Management Certification (CEM)National Incident Management System (NIMS)Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS)Operations Management ExperienceCrisis Coordination

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Hard Skills

Emergency Operations PlanningCrisis CoordinationContinuity of Operations PlanningPreparedness TrainingReadiness AssessmentsAfter-Action ReviewsCorrective Action PlanningProject ImplementationRisk MonitoringRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipTeam SupervisionPartnership BuildingCommunicationTraining Development

Tools & Technologies

Emergency Response ProgramsIncident Command SystemsPerformance MeasuresResource PlanningBudget Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Emergency Manager Certification (CEM)

Industry Keywords

Emergency ManagementHomeland SecurityPublic SafetyHealthcare CoordinationCommunity Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the AVP's deputy and provide strategic and operational leadership for CEPAR
Oversee daily office operations and staff
Advance enterprise-wide preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience
Develop, maintain, and oversee emergency operations, crisis coordination, and recovery plans
Lead the university's continuity of operations planning process
Serve as university incident commander when delegated by the AVP
Lead preparedness training, exercises, readiness assessments, after-action reviews, and corrective action planning
Coordinate integrated response and recovery efforts with university leaders, public safety and healthcare partners, government agencies, and community organizations
Monitor emerging risks, emergency response program performance, and industry practices
Represent CEPAR in university, governmental, professional, and community forums
Assist with executive oversight and strategic guidance for Emory Emergency Medical Services
Support EEMS operational priorities, performance measures, resource plans, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support the multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Team
Assist with development of an enterprise-wide Insider Threat Program
Build partnerships across public safety, human resources, information security/data protection, compliance, student affairs, healthcare, and other functions
Develop awareness, education, and training initiatives
Assist with office budgets and strategic planning
Manage project implementation
Supervise CEPAR staff
Perform other related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's degree and ten years of operations management, emergency services and/or clinical care experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
A working knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS)
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations applicable to emergency management and homeland security
Experience with emergency preparedness for complex multi-site planning
Certification as an Emergency Manager (CEM) required
FEMA qualified Incident Commander experience preferred
A master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time employment
Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion