Description
Program Director (Paramedic Studies)
Posting Number: 0002266
Location: Contra Costa College
Salary: $90.98
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Examples of Duties/Essential Functions:
- Oversees the administration, organization and supervision of the paramedic studies program.
- Responsible for the continuous quality review and improvement of the paramedic studies program.
- Direct long-range planning and ongoing development of the program.
- Oversee the effectiveness of the program and implement systems to demonstrate the effectiveness of the program.
- Cooperatively and constructively work with the medical director, instructors and personnel in clinical agencies, the California EMSA and the NREMT.
- Maintain adequate controls to assure the quality of the delegated responsibilities.
- Assume responsibility for planning, directing, implementing, evaluating and changing, when necessary, the Paramedic courses in collaboration with Department Chair.
- Collaborate with Department Chair and Medical Director in preparing and administering a Program budget.
- Prepare reports and self- studies as required by the college, the California EMS Authority, NREMT, and CoAEMSP/ CAAHEP
- Coordinate and facilitate advanced level NREMT testing.
- Acts in a leadership capacity to instructors and coordinators.
- Responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting data for continued accreditation.
- Functions as a participating member of the College, e.g. committee membership, Advisory
- Committee responsibilities etc.
- Is committed to professional and faculty development.
- Coordinates the activities of students challenging required courses or requesting evaluated credit.
- Develops and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the community and affiliated clinical agencies.
- Maintains a safe and effective learning environment and protect the privacy of students and the confidentially of training records as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Desirable Qualifications:
This position adheres to Title 22 regulations. Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications: CA licensed physician or Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree or Paramedic with a bachelor's degree or an individual with a bachelor's degree in a health field.
- Minimum of 3 years teaching or coordinating EMS courses.
- Knowledge concerning national curricula, national accreditation, national registration, and the requirements for state and national certification and/or licensure in California and NREMT .
- Knowledge of all levels of EMS instruction with emphasis on Paramedic training.
- Knowledge of educational principles and instructional design for adult learners.
- Knowledge of methods of instruction.
Special Instructions:
This position will administer the Paramedic program following Title 22 regulations.
This is a professional expert position.
Job Close Date: 4/20/2026
Open Until Filled: No
To apply, visit https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/11969
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