Director, Fire & Rescue Training Programs

NC Community Colleges; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Supplemental cafeteria plan

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Program Director to lead the Fire & Rescue Training program. Located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC, this full-time, 12-month role reports to the Dean of Public Safety Programs and oversees curriculum, scheduling, and instructor coordination.

The role requires a relevant degree, NC OSFM Director Training within six months, and at least 10 years in the Fire Service with teaching and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; NC OSFM Director Training within 6 months preferred.
• Experience in teaching in NC Community College System, online and in-person.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership to students and instructors in the Fire & Rescue Training program.
• Oversee curriculum development, course scheduling, and program assessment.
• Supervise full-time and adjunct instructors; recruit and mentor faculty.
• Coordinate certification activities per NC OSFM guidelines; partner with local fire/EMS agencies.
• Develop recruiting, marketing, and student recruitment plans with Dean of Public Safety.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Online instruction (Canvas)

Office software (Word, Excel, Power)**

Leadership and supervision

Curriculum development

Program coordination

Assess student learning outcomes

Education

Associates degree (any field)

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Canvas (course management)

Job description

South Piedmont Community College seeks a Program Director to lead the Fire & Rescue Training program. Located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC, this full-time, 12-month role reports to the Dean of Public Safety Programs and oversees curriculum, scheduling, and instructor coordination.

The role requires a relevant degree, NC OSFM Director Training within six months, and at least 10 years in the Fire Service with teaching and supervisory experience.