"Director of Fire and EMS Education and Training Division"

Job Description

This position provides oversight and leadership to the Fire and EMS Education and Training Division.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions*)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Provides leadership and direction for division department heads, faculty, and staff
• Projects needs and secures staff, supplies, equipment, and facilities for the division
• Manages budget allotments and requisition of future funds
• Develops relevant institutionally effectiveness goals for the division, and oversees the development of faculty goals that contribute to the accomplishment of the division and College's goals
• Pursues and maintains appropriate baccalaureate articulation agreements
• Develops assessment plans and student learning outcomes
• Develops advisory boards which contribute to the accomplishment of the division's goals
• Develops and maintains dual enrollment opportunities for high school students
• Manages curriculum program reviews and new program development
• Oversees transcripts, course substitutions, and graduation audits
• Mediates grade appeals and other student issues
• Assists in recruitment, selection, and orientation of division department heads, faculty, and staff
• Ensures contemporary and high-quality programs and course offerings with a focus on Reach N Rally Strategic Plan
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and student success
• Plans and conducts regular division and department head meetings
• Participates in graduations for credit and non-credit programs

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with key campus positions and external agencies without formal chain of command
• Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in data analysis used for decision making
• Demonstrated abilities and experiences working with a diverse population
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office products including MS Word and Excel

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree
• Two years of administrative experience or two years of program management experience in a community college setting
• Five years of experience in the field of public safety
• Five years of supervisory experience
• Three years of overseeing and managing departmental budgets
• Experience overseeing a programmatic accreditation (such as CALEA) process

Preferences:

• Community College teaching, administration, and supervision of faculty experience preferred
• Experience overseeing CALEA accreditation