"Director of Business Continuity & Emergency Management"

Director of Business Continuity & Emergency Management

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 14523
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

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. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

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, including the coordination, assessment, development and communication of business continuity/emergency management principles for all departments to ensure the continued operation of all critical processes, resource and asset protection and loss mitigation in the event of a critical incident which disrupts operations.
3. Conducts business continuity planning by coordinating regularly with key department representatives to identify points of vulnerability and recommend strategies for critical incidents. Reviews and analyzes information received from federal, state and local law enforcement or intelligence agencies to determine and assess risk.
4. In partnership with the Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management and other personnel, maintains Business Impact Analysis (BIA) identifying and prioritizing critical functions, vital records, software applications, databases, critical equipment and other resources on an ongoing basis to ensure continued university operations.
5. Updates, maintains and tests Emergency Management Plans. Creates a reporting process for planned exercises on the academic and health campuses and disseminate results and other updates to stakeholders. Maintains viable recovery strategies and work in collaboration with the UT San Antonio Police Departments and other university stakeholders, including executive leadership, to ensure continuity of university and health services in the event of a critical incident.
6. Establishes and maintains relationships with campus departments, government agencies, and industry officials including the Joint Commission. Develops communications for students, faculty, staff, patients, and community members. Develops and maintains relationships with service vendors that will be utilized during a critical incident.
7. In collaboration with the Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management and key personnel, creates and serves as a resource person for Business Continuity and Emergency Management advisory groups and associations.
8. Coordinates with UT San Antiono Facilities, Real Estate and Property Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and other key partners to integrate vulnerability reduction strategies into the design, construction or renovation of UT San Antonio facilities, develop a plan for addressing a critical incident impact on facilities.
9. Oversees the departmental budget development, unit planning, on-call and emergency response, and personnel management.
10. Oversees and review program training, documentation, and required reporting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as health requirements related to Joint Commission and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) standards.
11. Directs campus-wide business continuity and emergency management programs, initiatives, strategies, and oversee response efforts to ensure the continued operation of all critical processes, resource and asset protection and loss mitigation in the event of a critical incident which disrupts operations; manage Emergency Operations Centers in person and virtually.
12. Liaises with faculty, staff, medical providers, researchers, and additional institutional partners in order to solve problems, respond to incidents, and to interpret and implement regulations, policies, and procedures. Maintain effective relationships internally and with external regulatory agencies.
13. Attends U.T. System meetings and participate in relevant committees, as necessary, to maintain proficiency and receive regulatory compliance updates.
14. Develops reporting mechanisms and provide administration with periodic reports, including after action reports, to monitor program operational efficiency and compliance with established standards/regulations.
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, peers, and a university and health community to review, evaluate and implement necessary regulatory requirements in a timely manner.
• Supervisory skills to effectively recruit, train, and motivate staff, and build an effective service-oriented environment.

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.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.