Emergency Management Planning Assistant

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Closing Date:

10/18/2025

Type of Position:

Staff - Management SupervisoryNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Dean of Students

Summary of Job Duties:

The Emergency Management Planning Assistant supports the Division of Student Affairs emergency preparedness response and recovery initiatives. This position assists with reviewing and updating emergency plans and training exercises. This position is a temporary hourly position with a maximum of 20 hours per week and will conclude upon the hiring of the Director for Emergency and Risk Management (anticipated start date January 2026 or sooner).

Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in emergency management public administration criminal justice homeland security environmental science or related field

• At least one to two years of experience in emergency preparedness disaster response or recovery public safety or law enforcement support or administrative support in emergency or risk management settings

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in emergency management homeland security public administration environmental science urban planning public health or related field

• Completion of EMA Independent Study (IS) courses including but not limited to:

IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS-200: Basic Incident Command System

IS-700: National Incident Management System (NIMS)

IS-800: National Response Framework

• At least two to four years of experience in emergency management or disaster planning public safety or law enforcement support risk assessment or hazard mitigation or working with local state or federal agencies on emergency issues

• Experience developing or maintaining emergency plans EOPs (Emergency Operations Plans) COOPs (Continuity of Operations Plans) etc.

Additional Information:

$27.00 per hourCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusGinny Perlman
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Repetitive Motion Sitting Talking Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crouching Kneeling Lifting Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No