Director of Emergency Management

Director of Emergency Management

Salary

$62,000.00 Annually

Location

3700 W. 103rd Street, Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-time Staff

Job Number

01659

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Summary

Responsible for overseeing the University's emergency management operations and Public Safety technology systems. Develops emergency preparedness plans, coordinates response efforts and training, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages emergency communications. Administers and maintains Public Safety systems, including surveillance, access control, alarms, radios, and dispatch technology, while coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, and vendors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Emergency Management & Operations

• Develop and maintain University emergency operations, continuity, and hazard mitigation plans.
• Lead emergency response, drills, exercises, and preparedness training.
• Coordinate emergency planning and response with CPD, CFD, CEMA, IEMA, and other agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Clery Act, HEA, OSHA, and applicable state requirements.
• Manage campus emergency notification systems and communications.

Public Safety Technology & Systems Administration

• Administer surveillance, access control, alarms, emergency phones, radio, and dispatch/CAD systems.
• Oversee system maintenance, security, user access, licensing, troubleshooting, and vendor support.
• Maintain and audit system records and data for investigations and compliance.
• Evaluate new Public Safety technologies and coordinate implementation with IT, Facilities, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Emergency Management, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a related field. Equivalent years if experience will be considered.
• Some experience and/or exposure in emergency management, public safety, law enforcement, or campus safety.
• Demonstrated, hands-on technical experience administering and troubleshooting physical security systems.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Employer Saint Xavier University

Address 3700 West 103rd Street

Chicago, Illinois, 60655

Phone 773-298-3450

Website http://www.sxu.edu