Emergency Manager for Operations & Continuous Improvement

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Title

EP Coordinator II

Classification Code

JE20

Pay Grade

GEN09

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

No

Subject to Credit Check

No

Internal Title

Emergency Manager for Operations & Continuous Improvement

Department

Emergency Management

Position Type

PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

12 mo.

Hours per week

37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule

M-Th 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12:30pm

Job Details

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Emergency Manager for Operations & Continuous Improvement in Emergency Management .

The Emergency Manager for Operations & Continuous Improvement provides administration of the emergency operations training and exercise program and manages department and emergency operations center facilities and equipment for stakeholder and operational readiness. Executes a variety of professional level duties for the implementation of the University’s comprehensive emergency management program. The Emergency Manager serves as an Emergency Operations Center ( EOC ) Manger during EOC activations is responsible for significant areas of the University’s emergency operations and the Emergency Operations Framework.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122206 . Applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least two (2) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related to emergency management, business continuity, or general management field including but not limited to, planning, project management, public administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and emergency management practitioner experience that provides the required qualifications. Five (5) years as a full-time, emergency management practitioner with experience in managing emergency management programs and real-world emergency operations center operations. Experience in successfully establishing, maintaining, and managing an EOC (facility, technology, equipment, etc.). Experience with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program and managing comprehensive training and exercise programs, from the executive level to the operations level. The following FEMA / DHS training certifications are required IS-100, IS-200, ICS -700, ICS -800.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education emergency management, NCAA competitions, EOC management, and the real-world application of the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Emergency Planning, Training & Continuous Improvement

o Leads the development and maintenance of emergency plans, training, and exercise programs. Oversees continuous improvement efforts, conducts after-action reviews, and implements corrective actions to enhance emergency management readiness and resilience.

· Emergency Operations Center ( EOC ) Management

o Manages EOC operations during emergencies and major campus events. Supervises Emergency Support Function personnel, coordinates response and recovery activities, and ensures operational readiness of EOC facilities, equipment, and technology.

· Compliance, Administration & Stakeholder Coordination

o Oversees NIMS compliance and emergency management program administration, including budget and resource management. Builds partnerships with campus and external stakeholders and serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies.

· Preparedness Outreach & Education

o Leads campus-wide emergency preparedness education and outreach initiatives for students, faculty, staff, and families. Delivers training and awareness programs to strengthen individual and community preparedness.

· Mitigation Planning & Grant Management

o Supports emergency management grant programs and mitigation planning efforts. Assists with funding applications, project management, and maintenance of the University’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and related initiatives.

EP Coordinator II (JE20/61122739/ FTE -S01168P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: GEN09. Salary range: $52,100.00 (Minimum) – $70,300.00 (Midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. This position is considered essential and is required to report to the Emergency Operations Center, when activated, and/or may work on campus or remote when the University suspends normal operations. Must be available for high-impact campus events, emergency operations, and responsive to events/incidents related to public safety that may extend beyond the normal work schedule, including nights/weekends, and require staffing for multiple operational periods.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related to emergency management, business continuity, or general management field including but not limited to, planning, project management, public administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and emergency management practitioner experience that provides the required qualifications. Five (5) years as a full-time, emergency management practitioner with experience in managing emergency management programs and real-world emergency operations center operations. Experience in successfully establishing, maintaining, and managing an EOC (facility, technology, equipment, etc.). Experience with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program and managing comprehensive training and exercise programs, from the executive level to the operations level. The following FEMA / DHS training certifications are required IS-100, IS-200, ICS -700, ICS -800.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in higher education emergency management, NCAA competitions, EOC management, and the real-world application of the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The position requires emergency planning, community outreach, collaboration, organizational administration, and project management. Able to work both independently and as a team member in a busy, dynamic, and diverse work environment, as well as in collaboration with local, state, and federal emergency management agencies. Must have good organizational skills and the ability to analyze facts and make sound decisions in a high-paced environment. Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery programs and the ability to comprehend and interpret federal, state and local laws and regulations applied to emergency management. Proven written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including the ability to communicate successfully with diverse constituencies in a dynamic student-centered learning environment. Operational awareness of public safety disciplines, first responder agencies, and volunteer organizations active in disasters. Skills in research and analysis for the development of reports, briefings, and operational and emergency plans. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FTE-S01168P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/01/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

07/14/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122206

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of education completed?
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctoral
2. * Do you have at least five (5) years experience as a full-time emergency management practitioner?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program and managing a comprehensive training and exercise programs?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience in real-world emergency operations center operations?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have the following FEMA training certifications: IS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2