Manager, Threat Assessment and Emergency Management

Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Manager, Threat Assessment and Emergency Management. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $115,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Administrator I

The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Manager, Threat Assessment and Emergency Management to serve as the systemwide subject-matter expert responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of CSU’s behavioral threat assessment and intervention programs. The position provides strategic leadership, training, guidance, and consultation to support threat assessment & behavioral intervention team functions across all 22 campuses. The incumbent directs development of systemwide policies, procedures, and operational protocols; conducts behavioral analyses; supports threat mitigation strategies; and collaborates extensively with Chancellor’s Office and campus stakeholders. The Manager, Threat Assessment & Emergency Management also supports systemwide emergency management, continuity efforts, and workplace violence prevention initiatives, including activities related to SB 553 (Workplace Violence Prevention) compliance.

Under the general direction of the Director, Systemwide Emergency Management & Continuity, the Manager, Threat Assessment and Emergency Management will:

-Provide leadership for CSU systemwide behavioral threat assessment policies, protocols, and guidance documents.

-Manage Threat Assessment affinity group to identify common systemwide needs that can be addressed through collaborative and cooperative workgroup efforts. Support other affinity groups such as Emergency Management, Continuity, or Workplace Violence Prevention as needed.

-Provide leadership and consultation to campuses, support multidisciplinary case reviews, and recommend tailored threat mitigation strategies.

-Lead the identification and assessment of emerging threats, concerning behaviors, vulnerabilities, and systemic gaps.

-Build relationships with campus leadership, University Police, government agencies, and professional organizations.

-Develop and direct systemwide BTAM-related training, tabletop exercises, workshops, and case-based learning.

-Implement and manage a secure case management platform for BIT/BTA teams systemwide.

-Support emergency management and continuity training, tools, and Systemwide Emergency Support Team operations.

-Support workplace violence prevention and SB 553 compliance efforts.

-Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and monitoring best practices.

-Manage, coordinate, and/or assist on other assigned programs and/or projects of the department at the direction of the Director, or by anticipating department needs.

This position requires:

-Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, behavioral sciences, emergency management, public administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

-Minimum three years of experience in behavioral threat assessment, case management, mental health, law enforcement, emergency management, or related fields.

-Experience leading multidisciplinary teams for threat assessment and/or emergency management.

-Must be available to respond during emergency activations.

-Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment principles and intervention best practices.

-Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills.

-Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion.

-Experience delivering training.

-Facilitation of multi-stakeholder meetings is required.

-Proficiency in office software.

-Ability to travel and possession of a valid California driver’s license.

-Formal BTAM training or certification preferred (ATAP, NABITA, WAVR-21, etc.).

-Experience in a major university environment is preferred.

Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by May 26, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.

Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, the CSU provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager at (562) 951-4070.

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.

California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.

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