Critical Event Preparedness & Response Coordinator
Job ID: 276374
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response provides leadership, support, and training to reduce the disruption of service and loss of life and property by developing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for Augusta University during disasters and emergency situations through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency preparedness platform.
Job Summary
Proactive Emergency Management Professional dedicated to the mission of The Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response, CEPaR, and Augusta University. A commitment to being proactive and continual learning aimed to achieve excellence in everything CEPaR is associated with. Maintain complete understanding of all facets of the emergency management cycle and leverage resources and talent within AU and the community to achieve best possible outcomes for all stakeholders from the impact of critical events. Embrace and embody a forward leaning and proactive mindset to SERVE AU and the community. Demonstrate commitment to achieving departmental and university mission by initiating and fostering quality relationships across the university and community.
Contribute to planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation paradigms resulting in the delivery of documents, processes, policies, and stakeholder engagement to position AU and the community for optimal outcomes from critical events. Embrace servant leadership and actively seek opportunities to engage stakeholders and promote preparedness.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify, develop, schedule, and provide emergency management training using an all hazards approach to AU.
• Review and revise plans, documents, reports to include Emergency Operation Plans, After Action Reports, HVAs, etc.
• Assist the director of CEPaR in providing leadership, guidance and resources during the response phase of an incident, critical event or large-scale emergency; responds 24/7 to critical events.
• Identify and pursue applicable grant opportunities to complement the mission of CEPaR.
• Assist in promoting development of departments' completion of Continuity of Operations Plans.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.
• Develop, coordinate and execute exercises in response to university needs, requirements and initiatives.

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years' of experience in emergency planning, response, management, or related field.
OR
Associates degree from an accredited college or university and four years of experience in emergency planning, response, management, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management or related field and two years' of experience in emergency planning, response, or management.
Certified Emergency Manager, or ability to obtain certification within two years of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)
Pay Band: 12
Salary : $62,300.00/Annually - $74,294.06/Annually
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/30/24 Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=276374&PostingSeq=1
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