Business Continuity Spec II

University of Rochester•Fall River, MA

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Responsibilities: Supports management and business functional areas in planning for business interruptions. Collaborates with departmental leadership and stakeholders to identify critical business functions and develop continuity strategies. Utilizes business continuity management software to generate reports for all organizational levels ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Independently conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical functions and dependencies. Conduct gap analyses and identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen program compliance and effectiveness. This includes providing consultation, analysis, remediation recommendations, and related initiatives outside of workshops, in alignment with organizational and departmental needs. Facilitate workshops to develop, maintain, and test business continuity and recovery plans across the enterprise Develop and deliver business continuity education and awareness to ensure resilience in the face of unforeseen disruptions and challenges Document and manage program data in the business continuity software solution; generate meaningful enterprise reports Support incident response and recovery efforts during disruptions, ensuring effective coordination and communication. Collaborate with emergency preparedness, IT resilience and risk management teams to align continuity strategies Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in business, healthcare or related discipline
4 years of business continuity experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of business continuity and resilience frameworks (e.g. ISO 22301, NFPA 1600, NIST SP 800-34)
Working knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission and other regulatory and accrediting business continuity controls relevant to URMC and UR and affiliates
Experience using business continuity software (e.g. Fusion Framework System, Archer, Recovery Planner, or similar)
Business continuity certification (BRCI, DRI, ISO or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

Supports management and business functional areas in planning for business interruptions.
Collaborates with departmental leadership and stakeholders to identify critical business functions and develop continuity strategies.
Utilizes business continuity management software to generate reports for all organizational levels
Independently conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical functions and dependencies.
Conduct gap analyses and identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen program compliance and effectiveness. This includes providing consultation, analysis, remediation recommendations, and related initiatives outside of workshops, in alignment with organizational and departmental needs.
Facilitate workshops to develop, maintain, and test business continuity and recovery plans across the enterprise
Develop and deliver business continuity education and awareness to ensure resilience in the face of unforeseen disruptions and challenges
Document and manage program data in the business continuity software solution; generate meaningful enterprise reports
Support incident response and recovery efforts during disruptions, ensuring effective coordination and communication.
Collaborate with emergency preparedness, IT resilience and risk management teams to align continuity strategies
Other duties as assigned.