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Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
At least three years of professional experience related to emergency management and/or risk management experience
Experience with Incident Command System, Continuity of Operations Plans, and/or Emergency Operation Center operations
Experience in drafting event safety plans, emergency action, plans, or incident action plans
Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or emergency management certification (i.e. Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and/or a state association EM certification such as ARM, CRM, or ERM
Experience with student information systems and/or travel management systems.
Emergency/Risk Management experience in Higher Education
At least six to eight years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, emergency management compliance, or related university operational areas
Experience in leading risk and emergency management programs and facilitation of operational responses
Experience coordinating student programming and logistical operations for student activity
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, standards and policies related to risk management, emergency management and continuity of operations
Knowledge of plan review, Incident Command System, and Emergency Operation Center operations
Knowledge of how to plan and conduct drills/exercises
Knowledge of campus operational environments and shared governance
Knowledge and application of FEMA and NIMS
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
Ability to learn state and university procurement policies and procedures
Ability to learn university academic and travel policies
Ability to develop and implement comprehensive emergency management plans, policies, and procedures aligned with industry best practices and National Incident Management System (NIMS) regulatory requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with campus and community partners
Ability to maintain and organize detailed student information within a system/database
Ability to plan, organize and administer emergency and risk management procedures
Ability to conduct periodic risk prevention audits make recommendations to AVC/DOS
Ability to provide advice and guidance on risk management and emergency planning matters aligned with the DSA’s strategic goals
Ability to promote community understanding of risk management and emergency response programs and policies through presentations to internal and external audiences
Ability to accumulate & analyze data and adjust risk and emergency efforts as needed
Ability to develop and manage program budget
Ability to lead risk and/or safety-related committees
Ability to lead and mentor staff, fostering professional development and a proactive approach to risk
Ability to conduct vulnerability assessments and identify areas for programmatic revisions, ensuring that plans are up-to-date and responsive to potential hazards, formulating effective mitigation strategies to minimize risks and enhance campus safety
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.