Assistant Director Operations and Safety - Emergency Management

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Assistant Director for Operations and Safety is responsible for the effective coordination, oversight, and execution of operational and safety initiatives within the Division of Operations and Safety. This role ensures compliance with institutional, local, state, and federal regulations while also supporting large-scale university events, including the Academy for International Disaster Preparedness' (AIDP) Field Course. The position integrates operational safety management, event logistics, academic program support, and faculty/student engagement to enhance the Academy's effectiveness.

• Serves as the primary liaison for coordinating logistics, risk mitigation, and safety protocols for all special events managed by the Division.
• Supports compliance with university, state, and federal emergency management regulations, including maintaining training documentation and procedural updates.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile university events, ensuring operational and safety protocols are in place.
• Develop and implements structured safety and risk mitigation plans for the Field Course, treating it as a special event that requires formal logistical oversight.
• Represents the Division at event planning meetings, contributing to logistical discussions, venue selection, staffing coordination, and emergency preparedness for large-scale university events while ensuring safety best practices are integrated.
• Assists with inspections to ensure University compliance with safety regulations, risk mitigation measures, and overall preparedness.
• Fosters and maintain collaborative relationships with private, local, state, and federal stakeholders to enhance partnerships, training initiatives, and reciprocal agreements that support the Division's operational and safety objectives.
• Supports course modernization under the Sr. Director's direction by updating materials, redesigning assessments, and enhancing applied learning to meet current standards. Ensures academic integrity through AI-resistant strategies and randomized testing. Assists in course redesign to enhance assessment and achieve QM Certification by refining course structure, learning objectives, critical thinking development, and instructional delivery.
• Develop recruitment strategies under the Sr. Directors direction to boost AIDP enrollment, strengthen agency partnerships for internships and career pathways, and enhance program visibility through outreach, partnerships, and industry collaborations.
• Assists with emergency response efforts in the FIU Emergency Operations Center and supports university preparedness and recovery operations during hurricanes and other critical incidents.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support critical university events and emergency response efforts.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Sr. Director and Sr. Vice President & COS to ensure the continued success of the Division. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning additional duties that are logically related to the position.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience; OR Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

• Years of experience in both operations/logistics management and curriculum development, teaching, or academic administration.
• Experience working in both administrative and faculty/educational roles (e.g., course instruction, program coordination, faculty development, or compliance management).
• Knowledge of higher education accreditation standards, curriculum assessment, and operational safety policies.

• Administrative

• $65,475-$75,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to travel locally
• Ability to Travel to FIU Locations and/or FIU Campuses.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Clery Notice

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

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FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.