Posting Details
Classification Information
Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The Emergency Management Director leads the University's all-hazards emergency management program and serves as North Carolina A&T State University's principal authority on emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Police and Public Safety / Chief of Police, the Director provides a single point of coordination for emergency planning across the institution and serves as the University's primary liaison to local, state, and federal emergency management partners. The role ensures the continuity of academic, research, residential, and athletic operations in the face of all hazards, advancing the University's mission as a doctoral, land-grant, historically Black research university and its aspiration to achieve Carnegie R1 status.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The University Police Department supports the University's core mission of teaching, research, and public service. The Department provides comprehensive and professional public safety services and secure, convenient access to the North Carolina A&T State University campus and its owned entities. The Department protects and serves the University community by enforcing the laws of North Carolina, preserving and optimizing resources, and maintaining an environment that fosters education and community-oriented service. Emergency management is administered within the Department and serves the entire University community on a continuous, all-hazards basis.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management including at least three (3) years of supervisory or program-leadership experience. The incumbent's experience must reflect a demonstrated record of leading an emergency management function or serving as a principal deputy including coordination during declared disasters, full-scale exercises, and significant real-world emergency activation.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Master's degree in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, or a related field. Direct experience in a higher-education environment or coordinating with higher-education institutions in an emergency management role, is highly desirable. Active professional credentials such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers or North Carolina Executive Emergency Manager. Completion of advanced FEMA professional development programs such as the Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEP), the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, or the National Emergency Management Executive Academy.
Required License or Certification
This position is designated as a Mandatory Employee and requires availability on short notice for emergencies. During activation of the Emergency Operations Center, on-site presence at the EOC or at emergency or disaster sites on campus may be required throughout response and recovery operations. The incumbent must be available for call-back during significant emergencies and disasters.
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information
Working Title Emergency Management Director Position Number 004358 Recruitment Salary Range $86,243 - $95,000 FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE If Time Limited, Appointment Length Organizational Division Asst VC Bus & Fin/Police Administration Organizational Location VC for Business & Finance Organizational Unit Chief of Police - Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA3108 Open Date 06/08/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 07/06/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available 7/1/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40633
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have experience working in a college/university environment?
Yes
No
How many years of direct work experience do you have in the emergency management field?
3 or more years
1-2 years
Less than 1 year
None
Please describe any Instructor Certifications you may have?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience writing emergency operations/action plans?
Yes
No
Have you conducted after action reviews for emergency incidents?
Yes
No
If yes to previous, describe the incident and some issues raised in the after action review.
(Open Ended Question)
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