Director, Emergency Management Program Development

Closing Date: Review of applications begins September 15, 2006. Position open until filled.

Salary: $45,000 negotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience.

About the position:

The Department of Environmental Studies, Huxley College of the Environment, Western Washington University, seeks a Director of Emergency Management Program Development (EMPD) in its Institute for Hazards Planning and Management (IHPM). The Director is a permanent, 12 month, professional staff position reporting to the Chair of the Environmental Studies Department. Expected start date is October 16, 2006.

Position Responsibilities:

The Director is responsible for obtaining external grants and related administrative activity for the day-to-day operations of the Institute for Hazards Planning and Management. The position includes administration, budget and collaboration with international, national and local project partners. The Director will support the Department of Environmental Studies’ new major track: Emergency Planning and Hazards Mitigation in seeking funding, supervising students and student research.

Essential Functions:

Obtain external grants, including identifying new sources of funding, and preparing and writing grant proposals.

Link the project to the larger international, statewide, and national network of hazards policy, planning, and management.

Serve as a liaison for the program with all partners in higher education institutions, government agencies and think tanks to build awareness, support and generate new ideas for the program.

Plan and manage all activities within the program’s budget.

Serve as a liaison to emergency management/planning agencies and professionals at all levels.

Development of a national advisory board

Provide an annual written evaluation of the activities and goals of the Institute to the Chair and Dean of Huxley.

Marginal Function:

Assist in the development of Institute policy and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

M.A. or equivalent degree/experience in social sciences, planning discipline or related field.

Proven track record of successful external grants.  This includes at least three years’ experience in writing and managing grant activities and budgets.

Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in working in a higher education environment.

Experience in international studies work in academic, government or non-profit organizations.

Previous experience with planning and hazards mitigation with a focus on planning as well as response.

Strong familiarity with research methods in the social sciences.

Proven ability to work well with diverse populations.

About the University:

Western Washington University serves about 12,500 full- and part-time students on its 190-acre campus overlooking Bellingham Bay and employs over 400 full-time faculty. WWU is one of six state-funded, four-year institutions of higher education in the state and operates on a September-to-June academic year (quarter system). Bellingham is located between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

To apply send:

A letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications listed above and applicable professional experience

A current resume

Names and contact information of three professional references

Address application materials to Dean Bradley Smith and mail or fax the materials to:    

Nancy McLaughlin, Search Coordinator (Search #06AA-12)

Huxley College of the Environment, MS 9079

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 98225

Fax: (360) 650-2842                                   

Electronic Applications Will Not Be Accepted

Other Information:

For additional information, please contact the Search Coordinator at 360.650.2554; e-mail: nancy.mclaughlin@wwu.edu. For additional information about WWU employment, visit:  www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Jobs/exempt.asp

For additional information about Western Washington University, visit

http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply.  For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at 360-650-7410 or 360-650-7696 (TTY).  All new employees must complete the employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service before beginning work at WWU.