Program Director, Paramedic

Cecil-College; Bay View (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Cecil College seeks a Paramedic Program Director to lead and administer the national CoAEMSP-accredited paramedic program. The role involves coordination with the Dean, Assistant Director, and local EMS partners to arrange clinical rotations and ensure program quality.

The candidate must have an active Maryland paramedic license, a Bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of staff supervision. Strong communication, organizational, and data-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum 3 years of staff supervision preferred.
• Program administration experience within last 5 years preferred.
• Must hold active Maryland paramedic license.

Responsibilities

• Administer, organize, and supervise the paramedic program.
• Collaborate with Dean and Assistant Director to hire and supervise faculty.
• Assist with recruitment, marketing, and information sessions.
• Attend mandatory trainings and update student resources annually.
• Maintain student files and program records per CoAEMSP and Cecil College guidelines.
• Coordinate clinical field placements with EMS agencies and hospitals.
• Plan long-range program development and quality improvement.
• Supervise clinical and field internship preceptors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Canvas

PowerPoint

MD Paramedic license

Team collaboration

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

The paramedic program at Cecil College is part of the non-credit health care careers programs. This is a nationally accredited program through CoAEMSP. Under the guidelines in CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines (Standards III.B.1.), this is a leadership position for the paramedic program.

The program director will work closely with their supervisor, the Assistant Director of Health Care Programs, other members of the healthcare careers department, and the Dean of Health, Human and Business Sciences to administer the program. The director will coordinate with the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services, as well as several local hospitals, to provide clinical field rotation placement for students in the program.

The individual must possess a commitment to student success, and strong interpersonal, advising, public speaking, and data management skills. The individual must also possess the ability to work as a member of a team and exercise exceptional organizational skills, independent judgment, initiative, and confidentiality.

Due to the need for interaction with students, employees, and the college community, this position requires in-person presence. This position is eligible for telework.

Perform the responsibilities of the position as described in the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines (Standards III.B.1.).

Responsibilities

• The administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program including;
• In collaboration with the Dean of Health, Human and Business Sciences, and the Assistant Director of Health Care Programs, make recommendations for hiring, and supervising all faculty who teach the paramedic program.
• Assist with recruitment and marketing as needed, including but not limited to: holding information sessions; updating program advertising materials; participating in college open houses; and working with local fire and rescue departments
• Attend required college meetings and complete all mandatory training.
• Annually update student resources such as student manual and learning material
• Assists with the maintenance of student files and records following CoAEMSP and Cecil College guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and adequate supplies to meet the program’s needs
• The continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program,
• Long-range planning and ongoing development of the program,
• The effectiveness of the program, including instruction and faculty, with systems in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program,
• Cooperative involvement with the community advisory board, including medical, Department of Emergency Management Services, and other advisory board members.
• The orientation/training and supervision of clinical and field internship preceptors.
• The effectiveness and quality of fulfillment of responsibilities delegated to another qualified individual.
• Completes and submits the required annual and other program reports for
• MIEMSS and CoAEMSP.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Must have an active, unencumbered license as a paramedic in the state of Maryland.
• An earned Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of staff supervision. Program administration experience within the last 5 years is preferable. Administrative experience in monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and budget management. Must have the ability to work in a collaborative environment; and have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Appropriate medical or allied health education, training, and experience. Be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing, and evaluation of students,
• Have field experience in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care,
• Have academic training and preparation related to emergency medical services at least equivalent to that of a paramedic,
• Be knowledgeable about the current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice and National EMS Education Standards, and evidenced-informed clinical practice.
• Knowledge of how to create and align curriculum with the National EMS education standards
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to interact well with students, colleagues, and the general public. Aptitude in technology use such as but not limited to: Microsoft Office; e-mail; Canvas®; Powerpoint ®; and various forms of social media.
• Current MICRB (Maryland Instructor Certification Review Board) instructor certification.

Scheduling Requirements

Part-time position.

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations and traffic signals when driving.

Other

Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.