"Program Manager"

Job Posting Title:

Program Manager

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM ORED - SPI - SDMI - Education and Training (Lauren Coppins Stevens (00012439))

Work Location:

2067 Digital Media Center

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Position will report to SDMI's Associate Director and will primarily be responsible for serving as a lead planner for SDMI's current Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Program. As a lead planner, the position will be responsible for coordinating with parishes and working with other staff members to write and develop all-hazards emergency operations plans. Position will also be responsible for assisting with other planning projects relating to emergency management/homeland security as directed. Position will require presentations/meeting facilitation to large groups. Position will require in-state travel which may occur outside of normal office hours.

Job Responsibilities:

• Position will be responsible for being lead planner in the development, planning process and writing of emergency operations plans for assigned parishes. Position will coordinate directly with the parishes during the planning process. Position will be responsible for working with identified parish stakeholders, small businesses, non-profits and other government organizations in developing emergency response capabilities for the EOPs. Position will require coordination and facilitation of meetings, presentations to parish and stakeholders, and management of the planning project from start to finish for assigned parishes. (80%)
• Position will be responsible for contributing as a team member to other projects or awards relating to emergency management. This shall include: supply chain management, resiliency studies, hazard mitigation planning, recovery planning, parish emergency operations plans, cybersecurity, school safety planning, or other planning efforts within the disaster management spectrum. (10%)
• Position will be responsible for working with the SDMI UAV team to collect geospatial data and aerial imagery for use in emergency operations plans. Specifically, the position will be responsible for coordination with parish and SDMI drone team and being on site for imagery collection. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years previous emergency management and/or homeland security experience. Planning or operational experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years previous emergency management and/or homeland security experience. Planning or operational experience. Experience in writing CPG101 compliant EOPs. Previous experience with emergency management related work in Louisiana parishes.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy Statement 67 and as required by LSU FASOP HR-04 and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548).

For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Lauren Stevens at lstevens@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

August 4, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 2, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.