EMS Education Coordinator

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice EMS is seeking an Education Coordinator to lead EMS training and education programs for First Responders, EMTs, and Advanced EMTs on campus. You will mentor students, supervise clinical training, and partner with training sites while shaping curriculum and quality standards.

You will also oversee program budgets, manage scheduling, and participate in crisis management as part of Rice University’s campus safety mission. This on-site role requires strong leadership and teaching passion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; substitution allowed with equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years as a clinical leader in prehospital EMS or EMS educator.
• Must obtain Texas driver’s license and EMS credentials within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise instructional staff.
• Guide EMS student leaders in education policies and program management.
• Oversee licensure and quality standards for Rice EMS.
• Manage clinical scheduling and training site development.
• Provide prehospital emergency care and supervise campus EMS operations.
• Oversee budgets and grant opportunities.
• Support additional duties as assigned.

Skills

EMS practices

Leadership

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Coordinator leads the education and training activities of Rice EMS, including programs for First Responders, EMTs, and Advanced EMTs, as well as continuing education for our providers. In this role, you’ll serve as a mentor, clinical supervisor, and educator, helping students build both technical expertise and teamwork and communication skills essential to health care.

Ideal Candidate Statement

We are looking for an EMS Education Coordinator who is ready to take the next step in their career. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next generation of EMS providers. The coordinator will design and manage educational programs, guide students through their clinical training, and build strong partnerships with training sites. This position also offers the opportunity to oversee program budgets and continually improve the quality of EMS education. It’s a rewarding path for someone who wants to grow as an educator, make an impact in the EMS field, and contribute to Rice’s mission of serving the community.

Workplace Requirements

This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in person and on campus. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

Hiring Range: $72,100 to $80,400, commensurate with experience and qualifications. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
• 3 years of experience as a clinical leader in a prehospital setting, and/or experience as an EMS educator

Licenses

• Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past three years
• Texas Paramedic EMS Certification or Licensure (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Texas EMS Instructor (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
• National Incident Management System Training, including ICs 100, 200, 700 & 800
• National Incident Management System Training, including ICs 300, 400 (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of EMS practices, medical terminology, EMS equipment and medical systems
• Excellent leadership and management skills, demonstrated ability to have a positive influence on and motivate others
• Excellent listening, verbal, visual and written communications skills and presentation skills
• High comfort level to make presentations, media interviews and press releases, report preparation and personnel instructions
• Excellent analytical, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving skills, exceptional mental acuity

Preferences

• Teaching experience preferred

Essential Functions

• Education & Training – Recruit, train, and supervise instructional staff; maintain Texas EMS Instructor and Course Coordinator qualifications; evaluate instructional performance.
• Student Mentorship – Guide EMS student leaders in education policies, program management, and responsible financial practices.
• Program Oversight – Maintain Rice EMS licensure as an initial and continuing education program; oversee program operations and quality standards.
• Clinical Coordination – Manage clinical scheduling, training agreements, and development of new clinical sites; maintain training equipment and resources.
• Emergency Response – Provide prehospital emergency medical care, supervise EMS operations during large-scale campus events, and serve on the Crisis Management Team.
• Financial Management – Oversee program budgets, ensure fiscal responsibility, and pursue grant opportunities.
• Other Duties – Support additional responsibilities as assigned to advance Rice EMS and campus safety.

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