Assistant Director, Center for Emergency Preparedness

Cleveland State University

Engaged Learning

Assistant Director, Center for Emergency Preparedness

Posting Details

Business Title Assistant Director, Center for Emergency Preparedness

Posting Category Administrative and Professional

Salary Grade 06

Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining

Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department Research and Public Service Centers

Department Description

Position Location Main Campus

FTE 1.00

Job Summary

Manages daily operation of the continuing education programs in emergency preparedness. Designs, develops and implements curricula and training programs that meet the learning needs of public and private sector professionals in areas of emergency preparedness and response, hazardous materials, industrial and public health, safety, security, and anti-terrorism. Establishes customer feedback mechanisms to measure satisfaction, new programming subjects, and identify areas needing improvement. Identifies, recruits and evaluates faculty and continuing education facilitators. Manages program budgets. Develops and maintains departmental goals, policies, procedures and standards. Establishes customer feedback mechanisms to measure satisfaction, new programming subjects, and identify areas needing improvement. Maintains CPAE web-based marketing and social media plan for program advertising. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in emergency management, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following: public safety, security, emergency medical services, industrial hygiene or applicable field.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Related work experience may be substituted for education requirement. One (1) year of related work experience can be substituted for one (1) year of education. For example, a candidate with a high school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent and eight (8) years of related work experience can be eligible to apply.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends) to accommodate client and program needs and travel off-campus.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree Preferably in emergency management, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Experience facilitating emergency preparedness-related educational programs for adults, including knowledge of needs assessments, writing course objectives, managing curricula and evaluation educational programs.
• Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA), and emergency response to hazardous materials (HAZMAT) incidents, business continuity, transportation, health care and/or law enforcements.
• Nursing Certificate, Paramedic Certificate, Paramedic Instructor Certificate.
• Sales or marketing experience preferably in customized training sales.
• Experience in continued education programs in higher education environment including grant proposal writing and conference development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of work experience training programs, education and certification requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Homeland Security regulations, programs and practices.
• Skilled in project management, problem-solving, analysis, follow-through, influence, and persuasion.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being self-directed and forward-thinking.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, anticipate department needs and develop appropriate responses, meet deadlines, attention to detail, strong analytical skills, be a quick and continuous learner, and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
• Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, “Customer Focus” attitude, strong public speaking and presentation skills, and ability to effectively communicate change.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703967S

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting 06/30/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions

Hours per week 40+ as needed

Work Schedule

Advertising Copy

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Posted Date 09/22/2026

Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled Yes

Review Begins 09/28/2026

Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• CSU Website
• Other

If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
• Yes
• No

Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Do you have four (4) years of experience in one or more of the following: public safety, security, emergency medical services, industrial hygiene or applicable field?

• Yes
• No

Do you have a Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy?

• Yes
• No

Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends) and travel off-campus?

• Yes
• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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