"Part-time Program Coordinator"

Position Overview

This part time position is responsible for coordinating, and/or teaching NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and II, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I and II, volunteer fire officer, and National Fire Academy direct delivery courses and programs; This position coordinates and collaborates with other program coordinators and managers and reports to the Fire & Rescue Program Manager.

Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is a unit of KU Lifelong and Professional Education (LPE) housed on the Lawrence campus. The Institute was created in 1949 by Kansas legislature with the mission to train and credential Kansas firefighters in local jurisdictions. The Institute serves fire departments and firefighters through a "traveling instruction service," providing hundreds of training and certification events each year in counties across the State of Kansas.

The mission of Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute is to provide accessible, comprehensive training and credentialing for fire and emergency response personnel to promote health and safety in Kansas communities.

KU offers great benefits to employees with generous vacation and sick leave accruals, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

TUITION ASSISTANCE offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details and additional KU Benefits information available at: TUITION ASSISTANCE | KU Benefits.

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

Job Description

55% - Coordinate training requests, instructor assignments, and course deliveries.

• Serve as primary point of contact for receiving and processing training requests for NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I & II, NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector I & II, Volunteer Fire Officer, and NFA "hand off" courses- including online and hybrid deliveries.
• Serve as lead instructor for assigned courses within program area.
• Coordinate assigned training programs.
• Approve training requests as defined by the Director.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other Program Managers within KFRTI.
• Schedule instructional material and support for classes with support staff assistance.
• Review course documentation for approved courses for completeness, accuracy and that instructor wages/expense are within the previously approved parameters.
• Identify and assign qualified KFRTI contract instructors to teach courses within assigned program areas.

35% Coordinate National Fire Academy direct delivery programs

• Schedule, host, and prepare NFA"direct delivery" courses, approximately 20 per year.
• Coordinate NFA direct delivery program. Duties include accepting training requests, maintaining list of authorized instructors, and assignment of instructors for courses.
• Serve as the primary contact for National Fire Academy direct delivery program.
• Assign instructors and schedule contract instructors for NFA courses.
• Reviewing course documentation and approve contract instructor pay.

5% - Represent the Institute with fire service organizations:

• Represent the Institute with fire service and related organizations. This includes assisting fire service organizations in accessing KFRTI training systems and educating fire service organizations.

5% - Other duties as assigned:

Position Requirements

Frequent in-state travel will be required for this role. A valid drivers license is required at time of hire and for the duration of appointment.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma and seven years progressive experience conducting/providing fire service training OR a bachelor's degree and three years' experience conducting/providing fire service training.
2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board National Certification as a Fire Officer I & II or Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy (NFA).
3. IFSAC and/or Pro Board National Certification as a Fire Instructor I
4. IFSAC and/or Pro Board National Certification as a Fire Inspector I or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment

Preferred Qualifications

1. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certification
2. IFSAC and/or Pro Board (or) FDSO Certification or National Fire Academy course completion for NFPA 1521 Fire Department Safety Officer Certification
3. National Fire Academy course completion of Fire and Emergency Services Training Program Manager (R04445);
4. IFSAC and/or Pro Board NFPA 1403 Live Fire Instructor certification (or) International Society of Fire Service Instructors Live Fire Training Instructor credential.
5. Capacity and willingness to mentor Contract Instructors and to be mentored by KFRTI staff;
6. Demonstrated willingness to stay apprised of current, relevant research data and evolving best practices in the fire service.

Contact Information to Applicants

Jennifer Johnson
785-864-9194
jennjohnson@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references.

Application review begins Sept 8, 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Advertised Salary Range

28.84/hr & Phone Stipend

Application Review Begins

08-Sep-2025

Anticipated Start Date

28-Sep-2025

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

.50

Reg/Temp

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid