Coordinator/EMS Program & Murrysville Education Center

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College seeks a capable administrator to lead EMS education programs and supervise the Murrysville Education Center. You will manage scheduling, registration, student communications, and compliance, while coordinating instructors and ensuring facility readiness.

The role combines on-site leadership with teaching EMT/EMS courses, liaising with state health authorities and regional EMS councils as delegated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current Pennsylvania EMS provider certification at the EMT level or higher.
• Current Pennsylvania EMS Instructor certification and registration.
• Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
• At least three years of clinical pre-hospital care experience at the EMT level or higher.
• Demonstrated EMS teaching experience; knowledge of applicable protocols and EMS educational-institute requirements; and ability to perform and demonstrate EMT psychomotor skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead administrative coordination of assigned EMS education programs, including annual and term schedules, course setup, registration, rosters, student communications, course completion, certification testing, and timely reporting.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Murrysville Education Center, including facility scheduling, room utilization, operational readiness, access and logistics, supplies, equipment, safety concerns, and coordination with College facilities and support departments.
• Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for the Murrysville Education Center; coordinate center activities, resolve routine operational issues, and communicate service needs.
• Elevate personnel, facility, or compliance concerns to the PSTC Director.
• Coordinate and provide day-to-day direction to assigned instructors, adjunct faculty, laboratory assistants, evaluators, and other Education Center personnel within delegated authority; assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, documentation, and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate, secure, audit-ready student, course, instructor, testing, clinical/field, and compliance records; ensure timely entries and submissions in EMS Registry/ EMSI and College systems.
• Monitor enrollment, attendance, student progress, completion, certification outcomes, staffing needs, and operational performance; prepare reports and recommend improvements to the PSTC Director.
• Coordinate program and center purchasing requests, inventory, instructional materials, equipment maintenance, vendor communications, and budget tracking within approved College procedures and delegated authority.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Scheduling

Records management

Problem solving

Instructional coordination

Confidentiality

Organization

Decision making

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

EMT certification (PA)

PA EMS Instructor certification

CPR certification

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Community Engagement (DIV)

Department

Department Public Safety Training Center

Job Description

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for providing administrative leadership and operational coordination for the College’s Emergency Medical Services ( EMS ) education programs and supervises the day-to-day operations of the Murrysville Education Center. Additional responsibilities include program scheduling, registration and completion processes, instructor coordination, compliance documentation, records, resource management, student support, and partner communications. This position oversees center operations, facility readiness, use of space, and coordination of activities at the Murrysville Education Center. Additional responsibilities include teaching and coordinating EMT and related EMS courses as needed and serving as a liaison with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and applicable regional EMS councils when delegated.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead administrative coordination of assigned EMS education programs, including annual and term schedules, course setup, registration, rosters, student communications, course completion, certification testing, and timely reporting.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Murrysville Education Center, including facility scheduling, room utilization, operational readiness, access and logistics, supplies, equipment, safety concerns, and coordination with College facilities and support departments.
• Serve as the primary on-site operational contact for the Murrysville Education Center; coordinate center activities, resolve routine operational issues, and communicate service needs.
• Elevate personnel, facility, or compliance concerns to the PSTC Director.
• Coordinate and provide day-to-day direction to assigned instructors, adjunct faculty, laboratory assistants, evaluators, and other Education Center personnel within delegated authority; assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, documentation, and performance feedback.
• Maintain accurate, secure, audit-ready student, course, instructor, testing, clinical/field, and compliance records; ensure timely entries and submissions in EMS Registry/ EMSI and College systems.
• Monitor enrollment, attendance, student progress, completion, certification outcomes, staffing needs, and operational performance; prepare reports and recommend improvements to the PSTC Director.
• Coordinate program and center purchasing requests, inventory, instructional materials, equipment maintenance, vendor communications, and budget tracking within approved College procedures and delegated authority.
• Implement and maintain administrative workflows, operating procedures, calendars, checklists, and communications that support consistent service and regulatory compliance across assigned locations.
• Coordinate assigned EMS provider education courses to ensure required instructional hours, qualified staffing, appropriate facilities, equipment, clinical/field requirements, and testing arrangements.
• Teach classroom, laboratory, simulation, practical-skills, and testing components as assigned in accordance with approved curricula, National EMS Education Standards, applicable Pennsylvania and regional protocols, and College policies.
• Support accreditation, reaccreditation, audits, inspections, advisory committees, corrective actions, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain productive relationships with EMS councils, agencies, fire departments, hospitals, clinical and field sites, schools, employers, and community organizations to support program delivery and use of the Murrysville Center.
• Perform job duties in accordance with College policies and procedures.

Other Job Functions:

• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by keeping current with emerging practices; monitor developing trends; integrate new technologies as applicable. Serve as a member of President’s Council.
• Advocate for the College and the Educational Foundation at community events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong communication and technology skills.
• Demonstrated scheduling, records management, and problem-solving skills; ability to coordinate personnel and facilities needs.
• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories and concepts in field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage multiple tasks in a constantly changing work environment while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Pennsylvania EMS provider certification at the EMT level or higher
• Current Pennsylvania EMS Instructor certification and registration
• Current healthcare provider/professional rescuer CPR certification

Experience:

• At least three years of clinical pre-hospital care experience at the EMT level or higher and qualifications required by 28 Pa. Code § 1025.1 to serve as course coordinator for assigned courses required
• Demonstrated EMS teaching experience; knowledge of applicable protocols and EMS educational-institute requirements; and ability to perform and demonstrate EMT psychomotor skills required

Clearances:

• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required
• Basic Employment Verification, National Criminal Database Search, and Five-Panel Drug Screen are required, at the College’s expense

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• AEMT or Paramedic certification preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in EMS , education, healthcare, public safety, administration or related field preferred
• Experience in program administration, facility or center operations, staff coordination, budgeting, EMS course coordination, accreditation/audits, or BLS and specialty course instruction preferred

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry, push, and pull
• Ability to kneel and crawl
• Ability to reach at high and low levels
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Ability to use both hands and legs
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to balance
• Ability to stoop
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Ability to bend repeatedly
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands

• Specific visual requirements
• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions and Hazards

• Work performed both inside and outside
• Work in heat over 100 degrees and/or in cold below 55 degrees
• Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes
• Work in wet or dry environments
• Work in confined spaces
• Work with machinery with moving parts, ladders/scaffolding, and with moving vehicles

Salary $60,037

Schedule Days/Hours

Schedule Days/Hours Monday - 8A-5P, Tuesday - 8A-5P, Wednesday - 8A-5P, Thursday - 8A-5P, Friday - 8A-5P, Hybrid Schedule Available - Subject to program season and associated classes and operations, Saturday - As needed, Sunday - As needed

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-289-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/05/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact US:If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.