Assistant Director - Risk and Emergency Management

Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

385d • $94,400 - $124,200

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Risk and Emergency Management at The Ohio State University provides leadership and direction for risk and emergency management operations within the Student Life department. This role involves overseeing risk assessment, crisis response, and safety education, while also supervising staff and coordinating emergency planning across multiple campuses. The position is critical in ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff during emergencies and in developing training programs related to risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Completion of FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800 classes.
• Previous training facilitation and leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability 24/7 for emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in public policy, emergency management, or related field.
• Experience in a higher education or emergency management setting.
• Completion of FEMA ICS 300 and 400 classes.
• Certified Emergency Manager designation.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for risk and emergency management operations for Student Life.
• Lead and oversee the Student Life Issues Management (SLIM) teams.
• Supervise 1-2 full-time staff including a risk reduction specialist and an emergency management training specialist.
• Serve as the primary resource for emergency planning and response consultation for 42 Student Life department directors.
• Coordinate all hazards and building emergency action plans (BEAP) across all Student Life departments and facilities.
• Assist the Department of Public Safety with planning efforts related to Student Life emergency support functions.
• Develop and implement training programs related to Clery, PERRP, and Colin's Law.
• Represent Student Life on the University Emergency Operations Center team for emergency planning and response.
• Lead incident and event management response for significant issues impacting the university community.
• Establish goals, priorities, resources, services, and policies for risk and emergency management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• State or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree