**Job Description** The Senior Director of Emergency Management Planning and Development is an expert in current federal, state, local, and non-governmental emergency management and incident management standards with extensive functional and operational experience. This individual possesses a general knowledge of healthcare operations. The Senior Director is a key member of the Mount Sinai Health System Emergency Management team. S/he will support the System and Site-based Emergency Managers as needed, including but not limited to, providing planning and policy guidance, facilitating and assuring regulatory readiness for the emergency management enterprise, serving as a Business Continuity subject matter expert, and supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations. S/he demonstrates confidence in representing the MSHS Emergency Management program professionally, at all times In support of the MSHS Emergency Management Program, s/he will participate in, coordinate, or lead large and/or complex projects requiring planning, strategy, and innovation, development, regulatory readiness, crisis communications and data analysis in order to enhance overall system preparedness thus minimizing the risk of Mount Sinai Health System operations disruption and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Projects may be identified by the incumbent, the Mount Sinai Health System leadership or through collaboration between Emergency Management and other departments. The Senior Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, management, and administration of departmental plans, communications and services to ensure accomplishment of objectives under the direction of senior MSHS leadership. **Qualifications** **Education Requirements** Graduate degree in Emergency Management or Healthcare Administration preferred. Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Federal Emergency Management Agency Professional Continuity Practitioner or demonstrable experience is Healthcare business continuity is preferred **Experience Requirements** 10 years of experience in healthcare Emergency Management or an appropriate combination of applied experience in local, state, federal, or private emergency management programs. A minimum of 3 years experience in health care Emergency Management Planning is preferred. Non-Bargaining Unit, 254 - HSO Emergency Management - MSH, Mount Sinai Hospital **Responsibilities** + Responsible to the System Vice President of the Mount Sinai Health Emergency Management Department. The Senior Director will ensure that emergency management activities are performed in alignment with the Mount Sinai Health System’s Emergency Management Vision and Strategic Plan. + At the direction of the MSHS Vice President of Emergency Management, the Senior Director will undertake initiatives that assist in reducing overall impact that disruptions may have on the health system + Directs, supervises, and coordinates the design, development, and implementation of all Emergency Management Plans, Policies and Procedures in accordance with applicable federal, state, local and institutional regulatory bodies, specifically The Joint Commission on Accreditation (TJC) and the US Dept of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). + Interacts with emergency management as well as clinical and administrative staff to ensure compliance with standards and regulations including The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) including but not limited to conducting mock compliance surveys. + In collaboration with system leadership, develop and manage the Corporate Business Continuity Program, including but not limited to: 1. Development and management of the business continuity program’s governance structure; 2. Identification of corporate essential functions, dependencies, crisis communication needs, alternate work locations, etc.; 3. Development of comprehensive continuity plans; 4. Design, development, and implementation of continuity workshops; 5. Collaboration with appropriate departments, such as Digital and Technology Partners (DTP), to support the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) process; 6. Development and assessment of relevant Business Continuity Program metrics and milestones. + Collaborates with the System Director of Emergency Management Training and Education to ensure the training program and all related materials align with applicable standards. + Collaborates with the Senior Director of Emergency Management to assist in the development and implementation of initiatives that comply with all applicable regulations. + Collaborate to develop and implement the system’s risk assessment process, including the development of the Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA) tool and the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). + Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement Crisis Communications. + Assists in the selection, employment, and development of Emergency Management staff. + Develop and oversee strategy development, as well as the quality assurance and improvement program, that supports the development and completion of all Emergency Management Targeted Essential Functions (TEF). + Represent the department at public and professional meetings and conferences, as requested. + Collects data, prepares reports, and analyzes statistics for presentation to and discussion with leadership, and responds to correspondence in a timely manner. + Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional development to keep pace with healthcare Emergency Management and other relevant healthcare trends. + Manages the design and evolution of the virtual Emergency Operations Center platform, including the Status Report (STATREP). + Manages the department’s regulatory readiness program, including but not limited to facilitating and participating in system mock surveys, updating system templates, and maintaining readiness tools and resources. + Maintains strict confidentiality. + Is prepared to substitute for the System VP for EM during their scheduled/unscheduled absence + The Senior Director may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice. **About Us** **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. This includes advocating for equitable policies, addressing barriers that limit potential, and standing in solidarity with colleagues who face unfair treatment. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. **Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $125000.11 - $209622 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.