Clinical Associate - Paramedic Education

E03 Vermont State University; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State Colleges System seeks a Clinical Associate to oversee the practical application of theory in paramedic education settings. You will supervise, educate, and evaluate students, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure learning objectives and evaluations align with program standards.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, following syllabi, and communicating effectively with students and staff while occasionally traveling within state and meeting deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 2-4 years of experience in the paramedic field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Vermont Paramedic License or Vermont Registered Nurse License with EMS experience is required.
• Knowledge of course content being delivered.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and flexible decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift while instructing/supervising students.

Responsibilities

• Supervision, education, and evaluation of students as assigned by the Program Director.
• Review and abide by student handbook policies.
• Attend scheduled in-service meetings and department meetings as scheduled.
• Collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure syllabi, learning objectives, and evaluations are followed.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Work outside regular business hours might be expected.
• Occasional in-state travel may be anticipated.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team player

Multitasking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Clinical Associate - Paramedic Education Supervises practical application of theory in assigned clinical settings. Demonstrates care and procedures. Fulfill various instructional clinical roles in clinical settings as designed by the Program Director. Works in collaboration with the Program Director, Medical Director, Clinical Outplacement Coordinator, and Simulation Director to ensure effective education and accurate evaluation of students.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision, education, and evaluation of students as assigned by the Program Director
• Review and abide by student handbook policies
• Attend scheduled in-service meetings and department meetings as scheduled
• Collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure that syllabi are being followed, learning objectives are being met, and formative and summative evaluation strategies are employed to enhance the learning process
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty
• Work outside regular business hours might be expected
• Occasional in-state travel may be anticipated

Supervision Received

• General supervision is received from the Program Director, Paramedicine Education Supervision Exercised None

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 2-4 years of experience in the paramedic field or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• A Vermont Paramedic License or Vermont Registered Nurse License with EMS experience is required.
• Knowledge of course content being delivered.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and flexible decision-making capabilities.
• Team player with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to ensure considerable walking, standing, and lifting while instructing/supervising students.
• Ability to deal effectively with and represent the College to a broad range of individuals and groups within and outside of the College.
• All required immunizations must be up to date.
• Valid Vermont Driver's license.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Scheduled Hours Weekly: 28
Budgeted Wage for this Position: Certificate: $25/hr Associate $30/hr, Bachelor $35/hr Master $40/hr Master with 5 years, or Doctorate $45

Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: T01

Job Posting Responsibilities: At the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS), our mission is grounded in empowering students and strengthening communities across Vermont. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated, statewide community that believes in the transformative power of education — not only in the classroom, but in careers, lives, and local economies. VSCS encompasses Vermont State University, the Community College of Vermont, and our System Office, with 12 centers, 5 campuses, and more than 10 additional learning sites across the state. Deeply rooted in our communities, we provide affordable, flexible, and innovative programs designed to meet the needs of today’s learners — from recent high school graduates to adult students reentering the workforce. Through strong partnerships and a shared commitment to workforce development, we help build a vibrant, resilient Vermont. Our employees are key to this mission. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a workplace culture that values collaboration, diversity, and purpose. If you’re passionate about education that makes a real and lasting difference, we invite you to grow your career with the Vermont State Colleges System — and help shape the future of our students, our communities, and our state.