EOP Program Manager

## Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number

2026411

Posting/Functional Title

EOP Program Manager

University Pay Plan Title

Program Manager, TX School Safety Ctr

Location

San Marcos

Department

Texas School Safety Center

Recruitment Type

Open Recruiting

Job Type

Full-Time

Funding Source

Permanent

Monthly Salary

$6,740.00 - $8,594.00

Job Category

Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or master’s degree in education administration with a current Texas principal license.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated successful experience working in city, county, or state government emergency management, or emergency preparedness in a Texas independent school district, Texas open-enrollment charter school, or Texas public junior college.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated successful experience supervising staff in a government emergency management or public education emergency preparedness work environment.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully creating and facilitating trainings for adult audiences of varying levels of emergency preparedness experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading multiple large projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated completion of the following FEMA courses: (You must upload copies of your FEMA course certificates when submitting your application. Failure to upload all certificates will disqualify you from an interview).
• IS-100
• IS-200
• IS-230
• IS-235
• ICS-300
• ICS-400
• IS-700
• IS-800
• IS-2200

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in emergency management.
• Demonstrated experience with the development and review of Texas independent school district, Texas open-enrollment charter school, or Texas public junior college emergency operation plans.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating virtual trainings.
• Demonstrated experience in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Description

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. As a result, Texas has become a national leader in school safety practices and is relied upon for assistance and guidance from jurisdictions throughout the nation.

The TxSSC welcomes applicants for the position of *Emergency Operations Plan Program Manager*. Applicants should have extensive experience within an organization that serves at the city, county, or state government level. This is a supervisory position within the School Safety Readiness Division. The Texas School Safety Readiness division is responsible for assisting in the oversight of a statewide system for the review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans and safety and security audits for all K-12 districts, charter school districts, and community colleges in Texas to ensure compliance with state school safety legislation. This division also assists with ongoing research and development of best practices related to school emergency operation plans. Additionally, this division is responsible for assisting in the oversight of a statewide system of review and verification for the School Safety and Security Registry of Texas. The School Safety Readiness division also works collaboratively across divisions with the Training and Education, Information Technology, Research and Evaluation, and Youth and Community Initiatives divisions to improve the overall safety and security in our educational environments across Texas.

Job Duties

A successful applicant must be able to expand the capabilities of the TxSSC and assist with the oversight of a comprehensive review and verification process for emergency operations plans in accordance with the Texas Education Code. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the latest best practices in school safety and emergency operations planning are integrated into all systems developed by the TxSSC.

This office-based position will supervise a team of 10+ specialists and one senior specialist under the leadership of the Associate Director of School Safety Readiness. This position will also closely collaborate with the Exercise Program Manager and Senior Exercise Specialist to ensure all stakeholder resources are aligned and up to date. This role will play an integral part of furthering the mission of the TxSSC and work collaboratively with the Training and Education and Information Technology divisions to develop training and resources that will assist school districts with successfully meeting school safety compliance measures. This position will also be responsible for assisting with the planning, designing, and managing of a systematic process for project workflows and developing continuous improvement strategies. This position will also be required at times to work under strict timelines.

Additional Information to Applicants

• This position is an office-based role at Texas State University. You may be required to offer critical, in-person assistance to districts at their locations when deemed necessary by the division associate director or Center director. Travel is expected to range between 20-30 days per fiscal year, though this may vary depending on evolving Center directives and district needs. Additionally, this role may entail performing other duties as assigned to support the needs of the Center.
• This position is based in San Marcos, TX. If selected for an interview, it will be conducted in person.
• Candidates selected for an interview will participate in an interview format consisting of 30 minutes of direct question and answer, followed by a scenario task that is meant to assess critical thinking, decision making, communication, and project management skills. You will have 30 minutes to read and prepare your response and 30 minutes to share your response with follow up questions from the interview panel.

Job Open Date

03/27/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

04/17/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Normal Work Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start

8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End

5:00PM

Posting Notices

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.

Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html