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A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position. It must be attached as the first page of your resume and should highlight your skills and experience that directly relate to the U-M Dearborn Division of Public Safety and Security DPSS Associate Director Emergency Management position. Candidates may be required to submit a video presentation answering pre-screening questions through a third-party vendor no cost to applicant.
Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until a successful candidate is hired.
Job Summary
Emergency Management is a key department within DPSS. It serves the U-M community by preparing for protecting against and responding to a wide range of emergencies that could affect our people operations and environment. The Associate Director of Emergency Management reports directly to the Director of Emergency Management and is responsible for facilitating partnerships and coordinating emergency planning and preparedness efforts with internal U-M units as well as local state and federal partners. The Associate Director in collaboration with the DPSS emergency management team assists in supporting and coordinating a comprehensive all-hazards approach within the U-M Dearborn campus community.
The primary location for this position is the Dearborn campus however assignments to the Ann Arbor and Flint campuses will occur as needed. This position will work closely with the U-M Dearborn Chief of Police with a focus on protecting and serving the U-M Dearborn campus community. The Associate Director is responsible for maintaining strategic partnerships both internally and externally and will be expected to engage regularly with faculty staff community members and external partners to further enhance protection prevention and preparedness efforts.
This position requires the candidate to successfully pass a thorough background investigation and drug screening. The position requires driving a university vehicle so the candidate must have a valid drivers license and a driving record of less than 6 points.
Job Description and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for promoting coordinating and implementing all hazards emergency planning preparedness and operational resiliency at the Dearborn campus as well as providing subject matter expertise support and guidance to university units.
This includes but is not limited to:
Prevention including risk assessment and analysis Preparedness including the development and management of projects programs plans and procedures Response including coordination liaising and Emergency Operations Center EOC activation Recovery including physical fiscal and operational Mitigation including hazard vulnerability analysis and resource planning and Program coordination across the enterprise maintaining a uniform integrated approach
Maintain the Dearborn campus Emergency Operations Plan EOP Hazard Mitigation Plan and Continuity of Operations Plans COOP.
Manage emergency notification and communication strategies for the Dearborn campus to include the emergency alert system plans policies and procedures.
Facilitate incident debriefs and the completion of After Action Reports AARs as appropriate.
Oversee and manage the Dearborn campus EOC.
Develop coordinate and facilitate a robust training and exercise program.
Maintain visibility on applicable policies procedures and regulations related to emergency management.
Identify opportunities and capabilities for leveraging technology solutions.
Promote division strategic priorities goals and core values.
Identify assess and inform leadership of risks and vulnerabilities along with recommended prevention and preparedness solutions.
Implement appropriate problem-solving and preparedness strategies through data analysis trends lessons learned and best practices.
Partner and liaise with internal and external stakeholders and committees.
In the event of an emergency this position will be expected to be available for support including activation of the campus EOC.
Flexibility to work non-traditional business hours as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Who We Are
The Division of Public Safety and Security DPSS leads all public safety functions within the university including police security and emergency management and offers an integrated approach to safety and security operating 24 hours a day seven days a week 365 days a year. DPSS combines Ann Arbor Dearborn and Flint operations to provide students visitors faculty and staff with a safe and secure environment. Through our partnerships across the university and local state and federal law enforcement agencies we use a blended service model to meet the needs of our community and exceed expectations.
Why Work at Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off including parental leave A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting Many choices for comprehensive health insurance including Other Qualified Adult coverage Dental Vision and Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Tuition Support Program Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Emergency Management Homeland Security Public Administration Business Administration Criminal Justice or related field.
Ability to collaborate with diverse partners in academic research medical law enforcement and business settings.
Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Broad experience in emergency preparedness program management planning coordination mass warning and notification systems and training and exercise design and facilitation. Response experience in complex emergencies andor operational experience in an emergency operations center. Skilled public speaker and facilitator. Must be highly independent capable of making decisions in a dynamic environment. Ability to implement innovative solutions to complex problems through technology partnerships and leveraging of resources.
Ability to analyze a wide array of issues and translate them into clear and concise plans andor reports.
Project management experience with strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform in a fast-paced security environment where confidentiality is critical.
Proficient in Google and MS platforms. Completion of ICS-100 200 700 and 800 within six months of employment. Completion of ICS-300 and 400 within one year of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge and background working in a large university community that includes academic research athletic and medical operations. Background in emergency management and continuity of operations planning and coordination within a large complex organization. Experience with all phases of emergency management and continuity of operations planning including prevention preparedness response recovery and mitigation.
Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency - National Incident Management System courses.
Experience in the design facilitation and evaluation of drills and exercises.
Professional designations such as PEM CEM CBCP CSSP etc.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobileremote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time and for any reason throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Given reporting requirements during emergencies critical incidents or high-profile events this position is classified as onsite. However we do allow for some remote work as conditions allow.
Additional Information
All members of the Division of Public Safety and Security DPSS are considered Campus Security Authorities CSAs under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such you are required to report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPSS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.