Director for Emergency Preparedness
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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R00113338## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Director for Emergency Preparedness## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM FA - Campus Safety, Preparedness and Emergency Response (Michael Antoine (00076205))## Work Location:0140 Charles E. Coates Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:**Job Summary:** The Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) serves as the University's senior professional responsible for comprehensive emergency management across all LSU campuses and properties. Reporting within the Campus Safety, Preparedness & Emergency Response enterprise, the Director provides strategic leadership of preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and continuity of operations in alignment with national best practices (NIMS, ICS, FEMA, and higher education standards). The position leads the development, coordination, and execution of university-wide emergency plans exercises, training, and real-world incident response. The Director acts as a principal advisor to executive leadership during emergencies and oversees activation and operations o the University Emergency Operations Center (EOC).**Job Responsibilities:****40%**- Develop emergency management policies, procedures, and plans that comply with and follow national, state, and local emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Responsible for authoring, enhancing, updating, maintaining, and appropriately distributing the University Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and ensuring the content of such plans is congruent with best practices for emergency actions. Responsible for the training and development of staff in the areas of people strategy and organizational operations.**20%**- Responsible for supervising, developing, implementing, scheduling, and conducting training programs for faculty and staff. Coordinate with and foster relationships with regional emergency management organizations such as the Governor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, the American Red Cross, the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, State Police. local Law Enforcement, etc., for the purpose of better integrating Louisiana State University into the community emergency management fabric and ensuring LSU is a priority in local emergency.**20%**- Position will lead the Emergency Operations Center team in determining needed and available resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, and capabilities, as well as future sources, to support emergency activities). Manages the Emergency Operations Center duties during an emergency until the University returns to normal operations.**15%**- Identifies, recommends, and implements programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of disasters, injuries, fatalities, and impact on critical University infrastructure and the environment.**5%**- Other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree with 7 years of demonstrated experience coordinating emergency operations across multiple departments or agencies. Demonstrated experience providing leadership, direction or oversight of personnel. Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doctrine.Degree sub: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. Valid Driver's license required.**Preferred Qualifications:** Master's degree with 5 years related experience. Experience in higher education, large public-sector organizations, healthcare systems, or complex institutional environments. Demonstrated leadership during major disasters or prolonged incidents (e.g., hurricanes, floods, public health emergencies, cyber incidents). Experience managing continuity of operations, business continuity, and institutional recovery.**Preferred Certifications/Licenses:** Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM). Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent. FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advances Professional Series (APS).**Additional Information:** Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67. This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and necessary licenses.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application if applicable. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire (if applicable).
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Michael Antoine at 225-578-1919 and michaelantoine@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:February 18, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):May 5, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):Y## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
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0140 Charles E. Coates Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: May 5, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00113338## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Director for Emergency Preparedness## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM FA - Campus Safety, Preparedness and Emergency Response (Michael Antoine (00076205))## Work Location:0140 Charles E. Coates Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:**Job Summary:** The Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP) serves as the University's senior professional responsible for comprehensive emergency management across all LSU campuses and properties. Reporting within the Campus Safety, Preparedness & Emergency Response enterprise, the Director provides strategic leadership of preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and continuity of operations in alignment with national best practices (NIMS, ICS, FEMA, and higher education standards). The position leads the development, coordination, and execution of university-wide emergency plans exercises, training, and real-world incident response. The Director acts as a principal advisor to executive leadership during emergencies and oversees activation and operations o the University Emergency Operations Center (EOC).**Job Responsibilities:****40%**- Develop emergency management policies, procedures, and plans that comply with and follow national, state, and local emergency management directives, regulations, policies, standards, and guidance. Responsible for authoring, enhancing, updating, maintaining, and appropriately distributing the University Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan and ensuring the content of such plans is congruent with best practices for emergency actions. Responsible for the training and development of staff in the areas of people strategy and organizational operations.**20%**- Responsible for supervising, developing, implementing, scheduling, and conducting training programs for faculty and staff. Coordinate with and foster relationships with regional emergency management organizations such as the Governor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, the American Red Cross, the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness, State Police. local Law Enforcement, etc., for the purpose of better integrating Louisiana State University into the community emergency management fabric and ensuring LSU is a priority in local emergency.**20%**- Position will lead the Emergency Operations Center team in determining needed and available resources (e.g., technical expertise, equipment, and capabilities, as well as future sources, to support emergency activities). Manages the Emergency Operations Center duties during an emergency until the University returns to normal operations.**15%**- Identifies, recommends, and implements programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of disasters, injuries, fatalities, and impact on critical University infrastructure and the environment.**5%**- Other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree with 7 years of demonstrated experience coordinating emergency operations across multiple departments or agencies. Demonstrated experience providing leadership, direction or oversight of personnel. Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doctrine.Degree sub: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description. Valid Driver's license required.**Preferred Qualifications:** Master's degree with 5 years related experience. Experience in higher education, large public-sector organizations, healthcare systems, or complex institutional environments. Demonstrated leadership during major disasters or prolonged incidents (e.g., hurricanes, floods, public health emergencies, cyber incidents). Experience managing continuity of operations, business continuity, and institutional recovery.**Preferred Certifications/Licenses:** Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM). Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent. FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advances Professional Series (APS).**Additional Information:** Due to the nature and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to alcohol/drug testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67. This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. This position regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds, and must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR-04.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and necessary licenses.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application if applicable. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire (if applicable).
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Michael Antoine at 225-578-1919 and michaelantoine@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:February 18, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):May 5, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):Y## LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.## HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution #J-18808-Ljbffr