Paramedic Program Director
hace 27 días
Tempe
Job DescriptionCompany Description As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment. Job Description The Paramedic Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and growth of the 6-month Paramedic Education Program. This individual will oversee all aspects of program operations, including curriculum design, faculty supervision, student success, compliance, and community partnerships. The Director will play a key role in expanding the program to include advanced certifications such as Paramedic Critical Care, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS and Paramedic Refresher courses. • Provide vision and direction for the Paramedic Program to ensure quality education, compliance, and continued program growth., • Oversee daily operations of the Paramedic Program, including scheduling, faculty assignments, and student progress tracking., • Ensure the program meets or exceeds all standards set by CoAEMSP, NREMT, State EMS Office, and other relevant accrediting or regulatory bodies., • Develop and implement strategies to expand the program to include Critical Care Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS courses., • Design, review, and update curriculum to align with current EMS standards, medical best practices, and community needs., • Supervise and support faculty in instructional delivery, evaluation, and professional development., • Foster an engaging learning environment that promotes academic excellence and student retention., • Maintain all required program documentation, reports, and records in accordance with accrediting and state agencies., • Ensure compliance with educational standards and assist in preparing for audits, renewals, and site visits., • Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure ongoing program effectiveness., • Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, fire departments, EMS agencies, and other stakeholders for clinical and field internship placements., • Represent the program at community events, professional conferences, and recruitment activities., • Oversee admissions, orientation, advising, and student progression policies., • Support students through mentoring, academic counseling, and career placement assistance.Qualifications, • Current Paramedic certification (National Registry and/or State) required., • Bachelor’s degree in EMS, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred., • Minimum 3–5 years of paramedic experience and 2+ years of teaching or administrative experience in EMS education., • Demonstrated experience managing or developing EMS or allied health education programs., • Knowledge of CoAEMSP and NREMT accreditation requirements., • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills., • Current instructor certifications in ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Additional Information We Offer: • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment, • 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company, • 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday, • 401K with a Company Match, • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary, • Leadership development and training for career advancement, • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program