Assistant Director, Emergency Management

Department Summary

The UCLA Office of Emergency Management (OEM), within the Office of Campus and Community Safety, leads the university’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of emergencies and disasters affecting the campus community. OEM works collaboratively across departments to develop emergency plans, conduct training and exercises, enhance campus readiness, and ensure compliance with University of California systemwide policies and federal, state, and local regulations. As UCLA continues to grow in complexity—including serving as the designated Athlete Village for the LA28 Olympics and Paralympics—OEM plays a vital role in building a culture of preparedness and resilience across the university.

Position Summary

UCLA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Emergency Management to lead campus preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience initiatives. This high-impact role will oversee emergency planning, training, exercises, and EOC operations while collaborating across the university and with external partners. With UCLA serving as an Athlete Village for LA28, this position will help strengthen campus readiness for major events and emerging challenges