Assistant Director - Emergency Medical Services

Job Description

Posting Number: Regular_0091584

Position Title: Assistant Director - Emergency Medical Services

Classification Title: Director I

Min Salary: $65,805.21

Max Salary: $75,676.93

Salary Type: annual

FLSA: E = Exempt

Position Type: Staff

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Emergency Medical Services supports the administrative, instructional, and quality‑assurance functions of EMS courses offered through the Continuing Education Division, as well as the Emergency Medical Science program within the Academic Programs Division. This role assists in maintaining full program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Professionals (CoAEMSP) and contributes to the overall effectiveness and compliance of all EMS-related programming. Responsibilities include providing direct classroom instruction to students; ensuring all courses meet State and National EMS standards; developing course schedules, syllabi, goals, and objectives in alignment with the College Program Review process; and establishing and enforcing rules and regulations that guide student behavior.

The Assistant Director also contributes to curriculum and course development, including the creation of new program offerings, and supports the academic infrastructure by building and grading courses, performing data entry and filing, completing class visitations and course evaluations, and coordinating facility scheduling. Additionally, the position assists in managing and delivering programs associated with the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors degree awarded by a regionally-accredited college or university in related field or Bachelors degree awarded by regionally-accredited college or university.
• Minimum three years full-time work experience as a Paramedic, two years of teaching experience, and two years of leadership experience
• Hold current Level I North Carolina Paramedic Instructor Certification with expectation to acquire Level II North Carolina Paramedic Instructor Certification within 18 months.
• Be knowledgeable concerning current state & national curricula, accreditation, registration, and the requirements for state certification or licensure.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

• Minimum five years full-time work experience as a Paramedic, two years of teaching experience, and two years of leadership experience
• Hold current Level II North Carolina Paramedic Instructor Certification

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good Team Player, articulate, positive role-model for the students and staff, ability to get along well with others. Respected as a leader within the EMS Community.

Department: Public Services Tech - Emergency Medical Services

Work Hours: Hours may vary depending on department needs. Main office is located on North campus, but travel between campuses is necessary.

Posting Date: 02/04/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Duty and Responsibility:

• Provide direct student instruction in the classroom
• Ensure all courses are delivered in compliance with State and National Standards
• Develop course schedules and syllabi
• Develop and follow rules & regulations governing student behavior
• Develop and maintain Goals & Objectives in compliance with the College Program Review Process
• Building and grading courses
• Performing data entry and filing
• Completing class visitations and course evaluations
• Course development and adding new programming
• Scheduling facilities
• American Heart Association and American Red Cross programs