Program Director II, Emergency Medical Services

The position exists to manage the Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedics) certificate and degree programs which includes day-to-day operations as well as ensuring state and national level accreditation standards and regulations are met. This role serves as the Paramedic Program Director for CAAHEP accreditation (program accreditation) purposes and maintains accreditation compliance requirements. This role will supervise full and part-time faculty and will serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. This position will also provide input on department strategic plan initiatives

Program Development:

• Attends and participates in meetings and committees both internal and external to the college (local, state, and national) to provide and receive input on items such as curriculum standards; mandated policy and procedures; information on program accreditation; methods to enhance student learning.
• Schedules Advisory Committees, develops agendas and provides reports to the Advisory Committees.

Program Compliance:

• Ensure student and program records are maintained as required by national, state and college mandates.
• Maintains pass rates for NREMT for publication on program website to meet accreditation requirements.
• Schedules and coordinates national registry exams through NREMT.
• Oversight of programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Provides oversight of NREMT testing processes.

Networking:

• Recruits and markets for the department by attending career fairs, organizes career fairs, assists with webpage management, and assists with creation of marketing materials.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., EMS agencies, state agencies, high schools) by attending local and state professional organizational meetings, sitting on advisory boards, participation in local committees, meeting with first responder agencies to assess training and educational needs, and assisting with concurrent enrollment activities.

Student Interaction:

• Provides advising functions for potential EMS degree and certificate students.
• Meets with potential students to review program requirements and prerequisites, discuss potential employment and answer questions.
• Provides registration overrides for EMT and Paramedic degree and certificate classes.
• Works with student to ensure applications for graduation are submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists with recruitment for the Bachelors of Public Safety degree.

Training Equipment Oversight:

• Oversight of the EMT and Paramedic classrooms and labs.
• Trains instructors and staff on proper use of equipment, props, mannequins and anatomage equipment.
• Per industry standards, implements risk management policies and procedures for use of equipment, props, etc.
• Works with vendors to ensure equipment is safe and operational.

Supervision & Departmental Support:

• Interviews, hires and onboards faculty/staff.
• Supervises and evaluates EMT and Paramedic faculty/staff.
• Develops teaching schedules for classrooms and clinical rotations.
• Works with clinical sites for student internship opportunities.
• Assists with development of departmental budget.
• Makes purchasing recommendations and manages resources.
• Handles initial employee and student complaints.
• Works with other department directors.
• Keeps supervisor informed on regular basis.
• Contributes to divisional strategic plan.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Health Science field; plus,
• Four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. Of the four (4) years of required work experience, two (2) years must be supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
• Documented field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
• Must have a basic understanding of EMS equipment (i.e. mannequins, heart monitors, etc...).
• Registered with the National Registry or State Paramedic Certified OR academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a Paramedic.
• Hold a valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or have the ability to obtain certification upon hire. CPR/First Aid/AED classes are offered to employee at no expense.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle and/or personal vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in Emergency Medical Services or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of experience in instruction, curriculum design, program planning, accreditation, service learning, and in academic/clinical coordination.
• Experience working in higher education teaching EMS/paramedic clinicals or labs.
• Experience with programmatic accreditation.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Documents:

• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Cover Letter
• Resume