Program Director (Paramedic Studies)
Contra Costa Community College District, Martinez, CA, United States
Program Director (Paramedic Studies)
This position will administer the Paramedic program following Title 22 regulations. This is a professional expert position.
Recruitment Type Temporary/Hourly Assignment (Internal and External applicants)
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration, organization, and supervision of the Paramedic studies program.
Responsible for continuous quality review and improvement of the program.
Direct long‑range planning and ongoing development of the program.
Oversee program effectiveness and implement systems to demonstrate results.
Work cooperatively and constructively with the medical director, instructors, and personnel in clinical agencies, California EMSA, and NREMT.
Maintain adequate controls to assure quality of delegated responsibilities.
Plan, direct, implement, evaluate, and, when necessary, change Paramedic courses in collaboration with the Department Chair.
Collaborate with Department Chair and Medical Director in preparing and administering a program budget.
Prepare reports and self‑studies as required by the college, California EMS Authority, NREMT, and CoAEMSP/CAAHEP.
Coordinate and facilitate advanced level NREMT testing.
Act in a leadership capacity to instructors and coordinators.
Meet deadlines and submit data for continued accreditation.
Participate as a committee member of the college, e.g., advisory roles.
Commit to professional and faculty development.
Coordinate activities of students challenged by required courses or requesting evaluated credit.
Develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the community and affiliated clinical agencies.
Maintain a safe and effective learning environment and protect student privacy and confidentiality of training records.
Qualifications Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: CA licensed physician or registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree; paramedic with a bachelor’s degree; or an individual with a bachelor’s degree in a health field.
Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating EMS courses.
Knowledge of national curricula, accreditation, registration, and requirements for state and national certification in California and NREMT.
Knowledge of all EMS instruction levels with emphasis on Paramedic training.
Knowledge of educational principles and instructional design for adult learners.
Knowledge of instructional methods.
Employee Benefits
Post‑Offer Pre‑Placement Evaluation Program (PEP) requiring a physical strength test for certain positions.
Equal Opportunity It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of any characteristic such as ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Supplemental Questions
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of education/training and experience. (Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience managing the short‑term and long‑range planning for an educational program. (Open Ended Question)
What strategies do you implement to support students with varying needs and backgrounds? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Other Certification
Current California nursing license
Contact Contra Costa Community College District District Office 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Candidate Employment Notice: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee to authorize that individual to accept employment in this country.
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Recruitment Type Temporary/Hourly Assignment (Internal and External applicants)
Responsibilities
Oversee the administration, organization, and supervision of the Paramedic studies program.
Responsible for continuous quality review and improvement of the program.
Direct long‑range planning and ongoing development of the program.
Oversee program effectiveness and implement systems to demonstrate results.
Work cooperatively and constructively with the medical director, instructors, and personnel in clinical agencies, California EMSA, and NREMT.
Maintain adequate controls to assure quality of delegated responsibilities.
Plan, direct, implement, evaluate, and, when necessary, change Paramedic courses in collaboration with the Department Chair.
Collaborate with Department Chair and Medical Director in preparing and administering a program budget.
Prepare reports and self‑studies as required by the college, California EMS Authority, NREMT, and CoAEMSP/CAAHEP.
Coordinate and facilitate advanced level NREMT testing.
Act in a leadership capacity to instructors and coordinators.
Meet deadlines and submit data for continued accreditation.
Participate as a committee member of the college, e.g., advisory roles.
Commit to professional and faculty development.
Coordinate activities of students challenged by required courses or requesting evaluated credit.
Develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the community and affiliated clinical agencies.
Maintain a safe and effective learning environment and protect student privacy and confidentiality of training records.
Qualifications Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: CA licensed physician or registered nurse with a bachelor’s degree; paramedic with a bachelor’s degree; or an individual with a bachelor’s degree in a health field.
Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating EMS courses.
Knowledge of national curricula, accreditation, registration, and requirements for state and national certification in California and NREMT.
Knowledge of all EMS instruction levels with emphasis on Paramedic training.
Knowledge of educational principles and instructional design for adult learners.
Knowledge of instructional methods.
Employee Benefits
Post‑Offer Pre‑Placement Evaluation Program (PEP) requiring a physical strength test for certain positions.
Equal Opportunity It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination on the basis of any characteristic such as ethnicity, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Supplemental Questions
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of education/training and experience. (Open Ended Question)
Describe your experience managing the short‑term and long‑range planning for an educational program. (Open Ended Question)
What strategies do you implement to support students with varying needs and backgrounds? (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial Transcript (must show degree(s) conferred)
Optional Documents
Unofficial Transcript 2
Unofficial Transcript 3
Other Certification
Current California nursing license
Contact Contra Costa Community College District District Office 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553
Candidate Employment Notice: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee to authorize that individual to accept employment in this country.
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