How to hire a business continuity coordinator

How to hire a business continuity coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step business continuity coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a business continuity coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new business continuity coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the business continuity coordinator you need to hire. Certain business continuity coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a business continuity coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a business continuity coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of business continuity coordinators.

   Type of Business Continuity Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Business Continuity Coordinator		$25-50
   Disaster Recovery Analyst	A disaster recovery analyst supports a company's disaster recovery team in planning and implementing continuity and recovery plans to protect data and networks from security breaches or other kinds of disasters. They primarily focus on conducting research and analyses, performing audits and risk assessments, gathering and analyzing data from different departments, and developing training and learning materials for staff... Show more	$20-42
   Disaster Recovery Manager	A disaster recovery manager oversees the procedures put into developing and implementing recovery and continuity plans against various kinds of disasters or security breaches that could affect company data, hardware, and software. They are primarily in charge of managing disaster recovery teams, setting objectives and guidelines, performing tests and risk assessments, and developing regular reports... Show more	$22-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Business Continuity
   • Business Impact Analysis
   • Crisis Management
   • Patients
   • Continuity Program
   • Care Plan
   • Recovery Procedures
   • Impact Analysis
   • Mental Health
   • Discharge Planning
   • Disaster Recovery
   • Substance Abuse
   • Continuous Care
   • Risk Assessments

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Lead emergency operation procedures for mobility business continuity plans during regional/national disaster events, and declare emergencies to support business customers.
   • Document all results in SharePoint.
   • Review, analyze, identify gaps and validate BIA's along with generate reports for upper management.
   • Process payroll while creating and maintaining accurate data concerning leave records and other issues relating to personnel management.
   • Develop access control system for visitors to the facility which are adopted globally by all Arris sites.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your business continuity coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A business continuity coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, business continuity coordinators' average salary in mississippi is 38% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level business continuity coordinators 50% less than senior-level business continuity coordinators.
   • Certifications. A business continuity coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a business continuity coordinator's salary.

   Average business continuity coordinator salary

   $75,337yearly

   $36.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level business continuity coordinator salary

   $53,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing a business continuity coordinator job description

   A job description for a business continuity coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a business continuity coordinator job description:

   Business continuity coordinator job description example

   Since 1969, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc . has been a leader in the field of alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of services to individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse and/or mental health issues. We assist our clients in achieving sobriety, sustaining recovery, and fulfilling personal goals in order that they may lead healthier, more productive lives.At Spectrum Health Systems, we take great pride in our organization and in our work. We believe that providing the highest quality service and ensuring that our actions and behaviors are always client-focused place our organization ahead of the rest.
   Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
   
   Pay Rate: $19.00/hour
   
   The Continuing Care Coordinator is responsible for:
   
   * The coordination of continuing recovery services for clients returning to the community after completion of the Inpatient Residential Services program and for providing aftercare counseling services to clients on campus.
   * Performing case management activities based on clients' continuing care plans regarding initial housing, job searches, and establishment of medical services, social services, education, support services, and services from other community providers.
   * Coordinating continuing care recovery referrals by developing positive relationships with community providers and including scheduling of initial appointments.
   * Working closely with the Clinical staff in the Inpatient Residential Services program to ensure the clients transition smoothly from the residential portion of treatment to the continuing care program.
   * Collecting data and program success rates as directed.
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * LADC, CADC or similar substance abuse treatment certification preferred.
   * Bachelor's degree in education-counseling, psychology, rehabilitative counseling, social work, substance abuse treatment, mental health or closely related field preferred.
   * A minimum of 2 years of supervised substance abuse counseling experience required; 3 years or more preferred.
   * Re-integration planning and case management experience required.
   * Must have a clean driving record.
   * Must have the ability and willingness to spend up to 50% of their time on local travel using their personal vehicle in the completion of essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
   * Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or, as an alternative, appropriate documentation that will support either a medical or religious exemption.
   
   Benefits:
   
   * Health, dental, vision insurance
   * 401k with company contribution
   * Paid time off
   * Tuition reimbursement
   * Discounts on variety of services and entertainment
   
   Spectrum Health Systems is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or
   
   applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability,sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
   
   Other details
   
   * Job Family Case Worker
   * Job Function Case Worker
   * Pay Type Hourly
   * Min Hiring Rate $19.00
   * Max Hiring Rate $19.00
   
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   * Westborough, MA, USA

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5. Post your job

   To find business continuity coordinators for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any business continuity coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level business continuity coordinators with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your business continuity coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit business continuity coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit business continuity coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new business continuity coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the business continuity coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new business continuity coordinator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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