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About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5

PM Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 17, with an annual salary range of $85,773 to $114,363. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter) Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b) Time Off with Pay Professional Development/Expense Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sick Banks FLSA Status:

Exempt Grant Funded:

No Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Emergency Management is responsible for leading the college community through any situations posing a threat to the college and ensuring business continuity across all divisions and under all circumstances. Responsibilities will include working with all divisions in the organization in developing and maintaining a college-wide business continuity plan and Board approved emergency operations plan (EOP). Additionally, this position is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing comprehensive college-wide incident response and safety plans for students, faculty, staff and facilities at the college. The individual will work proactively with ECC Police, ECC President, ECC Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Cabinet, and other key internal and external stakeholders to ensure a safe and well-trained campus.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree required in an applicable discipline such as Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business or related field. Master's degree preferred. 2. Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) or equal certification, preferred. 3. Minimum three years of supervisory experience and project management experience. 4. Minimum three years of experience in developing and maintaining business continuity plans. 5. Minimum three years of experience in incident response/emergency preparedness in higher education or public sector environments. 6. Training certifications in ICS, NIMS, IEMA and/or FEMA series or related training programs preferred or must be able to obtain any missing certifications with 120 days of employment. 7. Familiarity with state and federal laws pertaining to incident response/emergency preparedness for higher education required. 8. Excellent overall communication skills 9. Ability to perform responsibilities in a high-stress situation. 10. Ability to successfully manage complex crisis situations and provide guidance to senior leadership. 11. Superior written skills. 12. Ability to be available during duration of partial or full activation of the College's emergency operation center.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Essential Duties:

1. Working with all divisions of the College, identify the College's exposure to internal and external threats and identify assets to provide effective prevention and recovery. The expected outcome of this process will be a formal, comprehensive printed manual available for reference before, during, and after incidents, that will be continuously tested, verified, and updated and compliant with

NIMS/ICS.

Recommend strategies and resources to the Vice President, Business and Finance to mitigate negative impacts. Prepare and disseminate recommend safety protocols as needed. 2. Proactively prepare primary and secondary members of the College's Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for incident response. Design, develop and conduct progressively complex training exercises with EOC members. Follow the

NIMS/ICS

model for training and preparation and ensure all EOC members are appropriately and adequately trained; document all incident preparedness training. Keep the Vice President, Business and Finance, Cabinet members (quarterly) and all members of the EOC regularly informed on incident preparedness progress. 3. Develop, maintain and distribute all comprehensive college-wide plans for incident response. Proactively work with external emergency management resources to ensure excellent communication and support in the event of any emergency situation, including but not limited to city- and or county-wide training exercises; involvement in incident response/emergency preparedness networking communities throughout the city, county and state; and maintain a comprehensive list of external resources. 4. Work collaboratively with all ECC organizations including ECC police; marketing and communications; operations and maintenance, information technology, risk management, and health and life sciences divisions to proactively develop and execute campus education programs for potential hazards, such as health- or weather-related situations. Develop and present campus safety materials for new students and new employee orientations. Proactively communicate safety preparedness information and develop training programs for faculty, staff, administration and students on a regular basis. Keep all safety preparedness materials up to date and accessible throughout campus and online. 5. Maintain continuous contact with ECC Police to ensure awareness and preparedness of all campus safety situations. Send out the first-level alerts in any emergency situation. Act as the Emergency Operations Coordinator (EOC) in the event of a mid- to high-level emergency. 6. Lead a cross-functional advisory committee for incident response and participate on all committees as assigned. Participate with the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) to develop and communicate proactive measures. Maintain a \"high profile\" within the college by actively participating in college functions and activities. 7. Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with all local, county, state and federal regulations regarding campus safety and business continuity in a higher education environment. Ensure that emergency plans meet all local, county, state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain any and all documentation necessary to comply with these laws and regulations. Review and recommend revisions to all Administrative Procedures applicable to business continuity, campus safety and incident response/emergency preparedness. Maintain current certifications in ICS, NIMS, IEMA and/or FEMA series or related training programs. Recommend equipment purchases, develop memo of understanding (MOU's), and build relationships with the community.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description. 2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 07/23/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 08/03/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers. In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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Senior Director of Emergency Management