"Program Director (Paramedic Studies)"

Program Director (Paramedic Studies)

Posting Number: 0002266

Location: Contra Costa College

Salary: $90.98

Position Definition:
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Distinguishing Characteristics:
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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

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