Title: Director of Emergency Management

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: University Police/Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: 95,000 - 108,000

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director is responsible for the development, coordination, control, and direction for all emergency management planning, preparedness, readiness assurance; helps to coordinate systematic response and recovery actions at UMW. The Director provides strategic, university-wide leadership and coordination in crisis and emergency preparedness, training, and response. The Director works closely with leadership in UMW police and public safety, student affairs, facilities operations, human resources, and other offices to establish a comprehensive and integrated approach to emergency management. The Director serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal officials in developing policies and procedures, identifying grant opportunities and in responding to an emergency or disaster. This position is designated essential in accordance with DHRM Policy 1.35.