Sr. Business Continuity Specialist

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

10d

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. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or related discipline and 4 years of business continuity experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission and other regulatory and accrediting business continuity controls relevant to UR and URMC and affiliates required

Nice To Haves

Business continuity certification (BRCI, DRI, ISO or equivalent) preferred upon hire preferred
Certifications in FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700 and IS 800 preferred upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Provides support to management and business functional areas in planning for business interruptions.
Performs business impact analysis (BIA), application impact analysis (AIA) and facility-based risk analysis according to established practices.
Collaborates with departmental leadership and other stakeholders to identify critical business functions and develop strategies.
Uses a business continuity management software to create reports for all levels of the organization.
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, manuals, and other documentation.
Performs business impact analysis (BIA), application impact analysis (AIA), and facility-based risk analysis according to established business continuity risk management practices.
Facilitates in-person workshops with departmental leadership and other stakeholders to process map critical business functions, normal business processes, workflows, recovery, downtime, processes, and strategies.
Completes gap analysis and process improvement related to program requirements.
Delivers business continuity management education and awareness to staff, ensuring labor pool resiliency.
Documents and translates workshop and various analysis information.
Creates meaningful reports for use across all levels of the enterprise.
Acts as application administrator for business continuity application tool.
Serves as escalation point for Help Desk Support and point of contact for vendor maintenance.
May supervise junior staff and/or interns as teams grows.
Maintains related documentation for business continuity application tool, including application manual, end user manual, and University IT Knowledge Base.
Other duties as assigned.