Program Manager of Business Continuity and Planning
Job in
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06540, USA
Listing for:
Yale University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Business Continuity, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
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Business
Business Continuity, Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 USD Yearly
USD
68000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!
Salary Range
$68,000.00 - $
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management, this position plays an important role in Yale’s Emergency Management & Business Continuity Program. The following duties are the key aspects of the Emergency Management & Business Continuity Program. Specific responsibilities of the position will be based on the successful candidate’s particular skills and experience.
Duties
Working closely with the University’s schools, departments and research laboratories to develop business continuity plans and procedures tailored to the specific needs of each school, department and laboratory that also complement the University’s overall emergency management strategy in ensuring critical and essential business functions can continue with minimum disruptions or down time when interrupted by a disaster or disruptive event.Implementing a business continuity tabletop exercise program that prepares University personnel for effective response to and recovery from a disaster or major disruption of operations and the ability to analyze results of tests/exercises and implement corrective actions.Maintaining an integrated network of emergency management and business continuity tools and technologies to support an effective business continuity plan lifecycle— including development, testing, updates, and activation as needed. Supporting university-wide planning initiatives.Collaborating with Emergency Management Program & Disaster Recovery Program to ensure a consistency between programs and ability to minimize major disruptions to operations.Developing initiatives to engage faculty and staff to help them understand the importance of a business continuity plan thereby enabling Yale to respond and minimize the impact of a disaster or major disruption of operations.Being on-call for emergency response operations as needed, and being considered "essential" staff.May work nights and weekends during emergencies or special events.Required
Skills and AbilitiesSuperior emergency planning, organization, writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Professional training and experience in emergency management.Proven track record as a proactive program/project leader. Capable of working independently and diligently.High proficiency in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Exhibit passion and pride for one's work and interact successfully in a dynamic and team‑oriented environment.Flexible and amenable to new responsibilities as the position matures and the needs of the program change.Preferred
Skills and AbilitiesMinimum of 4 years’ experience in Emergency Management, Disaster Response, or Business Continuity. Interacting with first‑responders. Collaborating with large groups, government and non‑government partners and executives. Experience in Higher Education.Certification in Emergency Management and/or Business Continuity (e.g., AEM, CEM, ABCP CBCP).Principal Responsibilities
Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program.Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation.Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the…
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