Emergency Manager

The Emergency Manager is responsible for College-wide emergency preparedness and risk mitigation efforts, incident response, and emergency communications. This position develops and coordinates action plans, serves as a liaison with other departments and agencies, and is responsible for developing programs, training, drills and educational initiatives that promote the safety and welfare of the Babson community.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Oversees College-wide emergency preparedness; responds to College events and emergencies and regularly assesses risk and vulnerability and makes recommendations to improve preparedness efforts and processes through proactive mitigation strategies.

Assists in leading the College's Executive Policy and Planning Group and Crisis Response Teams, facilitating and coordinating communication and response efforts, as well as providing regular training, drills and exercises to Public Safety and other community members.

Develops, maintains, improves, and implements emergency preparedness plans (such as Incident Action and After Action plans), policies, procedures, and protocols that meet compliance requirements and best practices.

In conjunction with ITSD, Facilities, and other key community partners, assists in the development, maintenance, review and tests emergency plans and business operations continuity plans for the College, addressing security and safety of students, employees, physical assets and technology needs and equipment.

Manages the Emergency Operations Center; monitors information and intelligence for crisis/emergency and threats to campus and communicates with campus constituents about all crisis/emergencies and imminent threats.

Develops and expands the education efforts of the campus community regarding emergency preparedness planning and strategies. This includes creating a marketing plan for Emergency Preparedness across the community through educational and training materials and coordinated training, drills, and exercises that promote the safety of the Babson community.

Provides general emergency preparedness outreach to the campus community via website and social media and active methods such as presentations, seminars, lectures, orientation sessions.

Assists with campus Fire Safety community education and risk assessment.

Identifies areas and makes recommendations for elevating technology and integrating security software platforms into emergency management efforts.

Training of Crisis Response Team and Public Safety personnel on all hazards, hazardous materials response and disposal, tabletops and functional drills and exercise.

Outreaches to external stakeholders and partners (Wellesley, Needham, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MEMA, FEMA, Boston Consortium) to collaborate information sharing, training, and opportunities for engagement with private-public entities.

Stays abreast of the relevant procedures and strategies for college campuses outlined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).

Serves as a member of the BTACT Behavioral Threat Assessment Consultation Team. Participates in the maintenance of the College All-Hazards plan and College Crisis Response Team and Executive Policy and Planning Group preparedness efforts.

Performs after-action and debrief reviews for emergency communications, response, and significant events.

Ensures and reports on institution wide compliance with all Campus, State and Federal mandates and requirements.

Perform similar or related duties as assigned or required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

At least 4-6 years of relevant experience in the field of Emergency Management, Risk Management, and/or Public Safety.

Strong human relations skills; an ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action.

Strong written and oral communication skills are required; knowledge of criminal laws, court procedures and alternative administrative practices preferred.

Demonstrated commitment to the mission of providing emergency management guidance in a multi-cultural community that recognizes values and utilizes the individual differences and contributions of all people.

Ability to quickly assess a situation and provide appropriate solutions in a timely manner.

Strong technology skills and willingness to learn new software systems.

Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.

Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

May require working occasional evenings/weekends/special events remotely or in person as situations may occur.

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College's vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee's driving record based on the College insurer's criteria; and safety training as required by management.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Prior experience in a college/university campus environment preferred.

Experience with National Incident Management (NIMS) and MEMA/FEMA certifications and understanding of institutional emergency management principles, procedures, and standards.

About Us

Babson College is a world-class business school, empowering entrepreneurial leaders to create great economic and social value - everywhere. Here you'll find a collaborative, collegial team environment designed to include and motivate every individual. It's a rewarding and invigorating workplace - an exciting launch pad for anyone who wants to make a real impact in higher education. We provide everything you need to achieve your goals, including learning and development opportunities, outstanding benefits, rich rewards, wellness programs, and a genuine dedication to creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive community.

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