We would like you to answer the following questions no later than 4/21/2023.
Please send response to mstreet@richmond.edu
Please title the email: your first initial. Last name – Fellowship question response.

1. What are three things you would like to learn about or be exposed to during this fellowship.
2. How do you think your skills and experiences can be applied to the success of the office of emergency management at the University of Richmond.
3. Where do you see yourself in three years and how do you think the fellowship can help you reach your goals?
4. Are you local within an hour of the university – while most work will be remote, there will be work opportunities on campus such as training and exercise events.

Fellow, Emergency Management - 472301

SUMMARY:

The Emergency Management Fellow will assist the Director of Emergency Management in multiple departmental projects. This position’s primary focus will be on planning, specifically updating the universities Continuity of Operation Plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

• Develops, assesses, revises and maintains emergency management program plans, policies and procedures to include the Continuity of Operations Plans.
• Assists in developing and maintaining Continuity of Administration Plan.
• Works with all relevant sectors of the campus to assure that continuity is integral to business and emergency planning.
• Assists in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of exercises and incident or event responses through the use of After-Action Reports.

Preparedness Engagement and Training and Exercise

• Presents educational training and awareness campaigns to include New Employee Orientation when the Director is unavailable.
• Assists in developing and executing the training and exercise plan.
• Assists in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of exercises and incident or event responses through the use of After-Action Reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency response and management, risk assessment, and mitigation.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of emergency preparedness in order to provide education, training, and awareness.
• Thorough knowledge in policy implementation and interpretation for CEMP (EOP) and COOP
• Certification through IAEM or VEMA preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• One to three years in emergency management preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college is preferred but not required (May 2023 and 2024 graduates accepted). Advance degree or certificate in Emergency Management, a related field, or training/work experience that equates to an advanced degree is preferred.

WORK HOURS:

• Part-time, limited term, non-exempt position
• Schedule is flexible based on average of 10 -15 hours a week, less than 1,000 hours per year
• Remote work available 90% of the time
• Expected to respond to emergency situations and designated special events that impact the University

SALARY STRUCTURE:

$15.00 per hour

COVID-19:

The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE