EMS Director

palmbeachstate; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an EMS Director to oversee Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic programs. You will administer the AS degree in EMS, continuing education, and certifications, while ensuring accreditation compliance and program guidelines.

The role involves guiding staff, coordinating curricula, budgeting, and liaising with departments and external agencies to promote college programs and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of field level EMS experience in a pre-hospital environment.
• Two years teaching experience in EMS education.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly to you.
• Identifies, coaches, and supervises staff and instructors.
• Coordinates, schedules, and evaluates delivery, operation, maintenance and inventory control activities of the unit.
• Plans for equipment and facilities and manages textbooks and materials.
• Works with subject matter experts for curriculum development.
• Schedules courses, ensures lab safety, and advises students.
• Develops short-term goals, objectives and recommendations; coordinates implementation of program goals and evaluation procedures.
• Ensures research compliance and documents implementation to support accreditation compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years EMS field experience

2 years EMS teaching experience

Supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team!

What We Offer

At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Responsible for the oversight and administration of the following programs: Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic. Administers and manages the Associate in Science degree in EMS, continuing education programs, and certifications. Adheres to and monitors program accreditation requirements.

What a day of an EMS Director looks like:

Guides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly to you.

Identifies, coaches, and supervises staff and instructors.

Coordinates, schedules, and evaluates delivery, operation, maintenance and inventory control activities of the unit. Plans for equipment and facilities and manages textbooks and materials.

Works with subject matter experts for curriculum development. Schedules courses, ensures lab safety, and advises students.

Develops short-term goals, objectives, priorities and recommendations. Coordinates the implementation of program's goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures. Develops and maintains manuals regarding policies.

Ensures research compliance and document implementation to support accreditation compliance. Clarifies, monitors, and enforces program guidelines, policies, and procedures. Refers disciplinary issues or unique situations to the appropriate person.

Models behaviors in the program that result in establishing and maintaining a positive, respectful, appropriate environment. Evaluates the unit relative to its mission and suggest ways services may be refined.

Works with other faculty and staff on quality assurance activities.

Liaisons among departments, functions or groups, within the College, and with outside agencies and community leaders. Communicate information to appropriate personnel.

Prepares for and attends community meetings, professional associations, business groups, and civic clubs. May promote College programs.

Conducts all tasks related to the preparation of the annual and other periodic budgets for a department, campus, or college.

Handles requests from parents and/or students regarding program, transfers, complaints, and discipline. May conduct workshops with parents regarding College and/or program information requirements.

Oversees program to document and maintain student health records. Collects immunization requirements.

Attends workshops, seminars or conferences to sharpen job related skills. Maintains on-going knowledge of policies, procedures, laws and ordinances, benefits, and union agreements.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Four years of field level provider experience in a pre-hospital environment with an EMS provider
• Two years teaching experience in EMS education
• Supervisory experience

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office Professional or similar application

Skilled in:

• Strong leadership
• Conflict resolution
• Good problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Detail oriented

Ability to:

• Manage a budget

Licenses, Registration, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

• Regular physical attendance required
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Level A or B instructor certificate as required by Fla. Admin. Code R. 64J-1.0201

Work Environment and Physical Demand - Frequency:

• Lift or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds - Weekly
• Reach and grasp objects - Hourly
• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Hourly
• Use of video display terminal - Hourly
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills - Daily
• Communicate information verbally - Hourly
• Communicate information in writing - Hourly
• Identify and distinguish colors and shades of color - Weekly
• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication - Hourly
• Proofread and check documents for accuracy - Hourly
• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury - Weekly
• Exposed to extreme temperatures - Occasionally
• Exposed to loud noise levels - Occasionally
• Risk for occupational exposure to hazardous contaminants - Occasionally
• Risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens - Occasionally
• Operate a motor vehicle - Weekly
• Work a fluctuating work schedule - Weekly

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and