"Director of Business Continuity & Emergency Management"

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university...

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 12/29/2025...

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is required.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Director of Business Continuity and Emergency Management Office provides leadership, direction, and administration for Business Continuity and Emergency Management (BCEM) to ensure that relevant programs are developed to meet federal, state, local, and Joint Commission regulatory requirements. Responsible for developing, promoting, and overseeing policies, procedures, and programs necessary to maintain business continuity and emergency management preparedness efforts for the academic and heath campuses of UT San Antonio.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provides effective leadership and strategic direction to staff members and oversee development of UT San Antonio programs that promote business continuity and emergency preparedness while complying with local, state, federal and Joint Commission regulations.
2. Provides administrative oversight of Emergency Management and Business Continuity...
3. Conducts business continuity planning by coordinating regularly with key department representatives...
4. In partnership with the Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management and other personnel, maintains Business Impact Analysis (BIA)...
5. Updates, maintains and tests Emergency Management Plans...
6. Establishes and maintains relationships with campus departments, government agencies...
7. In collaboration with the Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management and key personnel, creates and serves as a resource person...
8. Coordinates with UT San Antiono Facilities...
9. Oversees the departmental budget development...
10. Oversees and review program training...
11. Directs campus-wide business continuity and emergency management programs...
12. Liaises with faculty, staff, medical providers...
13. Attends U.T. System meetings...
14. Develops reporting mechanisms...
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in business continuity planning, emergency management, project management or a related area.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in business continuity/emergency management, including at least six (6) years in a supervisory position.
• One or more professional designations as a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or other industry recognized designation.
  • CBCP - Certified Business Continuity Professional.
  • CRP - Certified Recovery Planner.
  • CEM - Certified Emergency Manager.
• Experience to include eight years as an Emergency Manager, Safety Director, or related leadership position in higher education including experience with Joint Commission standards.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies...
• Supervisory skills to effectively recruit, train, and motivate staff...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated independent decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interviewing, communication and planning skills.

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business-related events.
• After hours and weekend work is required on an occasional basis.
• Occasional after hours and weekend work or overtime may be required

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary, if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasional

This position will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.