Emergency Management Coordinator
The Emergency Management Coordinator supports emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and business continuity activities across University of Iowa Health Care. Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management, this position coordinates emergency management programs and operational readiness for hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the enterprise.
The coordinator partners with clinical, operational, safety, and community stakeholders to develop and maintain emergency plans, conduct training and exercises, support incident response activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role plays a key part in strengthening organizational resilience, health care readiness, high consequence infectious disease preparedness, and continuity of patient care during emergencies and disasters.
Position Responsibilities:
Emergency Management & Preparedness
Coordinate emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities across assigned facilities.
Maintain emergency operations plans, procedures, and related program documentation.
Support Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) implementation, training, and activations.
Participate in emergency response activities and incident command assignments as needed.
Training, Exercises & Readiness
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate preparedness drills, tabletop exercises, and functional exercises.
Facilitate after-action reviews and track corrective actions and improvement plans.
Provide emergency preparedness education and training for staff and leadership.
Represent UI Health Care in healthcare coalition, regional, and community preparedness initiatives.
Hazard Assessment & Risk Management
Conduct Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs) and readiness assessments.
Partner with Safety, Security, Infection Prevention, and operational leaders to identify and mitigate risks.
Support facility inspections, safety rounds, and emergency planning activities.
Healthcare Preparedness & Special Pathogens
Support infectious disease preparedness and special pathogen readiness activities.
Assist with preparedness grants, reporting requirements, and program deliverables.
Maintain inventories of emergency response resources and equipment.
Partnerships & Communication
Serve as a liaison with healthcare partners, public health agencies, emergency management organizations, and first responders.
Support emergency communications and coordination efforts during incidents and planned events.
Facilitate meetings and collaborative preparedness initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Safety, Public Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of experience in healthcare operations, emergency management, public safety, healthcare preparedness, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Experience coordinating projects, programs, committees, or operational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to participate in emergency response activities and incident management assignments.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple priorities in a complex and fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
Valid driver’s license plus the ability to meet the University of Iowa Fleet Safety program driving standards.
Ability to travel to multiple UI Health Care locations.
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
Desired Qualifications:
Three years of experience in healthcare operations, emergency management, public safety, healthcare preparedness, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
Experience working in a multi-site healthcare system, academic medical center, or similarly complex organization.
Experience conducting Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (HVAs), continuity planning, emergency planning, and healthcare preparedness activities.
Experience developing and coordinating training, drills, and exercises.
Experience supporting emergency management compliance and accreditation activities.
Experience supporting process improvement, quality improvement, or performance management initiatives.
Preferred Certifications and Training
Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) Basic certification within one year of employment.
Certified Healthcare Emergency Coordinator (CHEC) Advanced certification within two years of employment.
Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) coursework, including ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
