Yale University · 1 month ago
Program Manager of Business Continuity and Planning
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expYale University is committed to contributing to a better tomorrow and is seeking a Program Manager of Business Continuity and Planning. This role involves overseeing the Emergency Management & Business Continuity Program, developing business continuity plans, and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective response to disasters.
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Responsibilities
Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program
Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans
Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation
Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program’s operating budget
Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs
Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives
Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program’s website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Superior emergency planning, organization, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills
Professional training and experience in emergency management
Proven track record as a proactive program/project leader
Capable of working independently and diligently
High proficiency in the use of MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Exhibit passion and pride for one's work and interact successfully in a dynamic and team-oriented environment
Flexible and amenable to new responsibilities as the position matures and the needs of the program change
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Min 4 years' experience in Emergency Management, Disaster Response, or Business Continuity
Interacting with first-responders
Collaborating with large groups, gov't and non-gov't partners and executives
Experience in Higher Education
Certification in Emergency Management and/or Business Continuity i.e., AEM, CEM, ABCP CBCP
Company
Yale University
Yale University is a research and education institution that prioritizes its students.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$42.86MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundAlfred P. Sloan FoundationHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2023-01-01Grant· $1.27M
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Chatas
Senior Vice President for Operations
Jack Callahan
Senior Vice President for Operations
Recent News
2025-12-10
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