Assistant Paramedic Program Coordinator

Assistant Paramedic Program CoordinatorThe Assistant Paramedic Program Coordinator serves as a key academic and operational partner to the Paramedic Program Coordinator, providing essential support in the leadership, coordination, and daily management of the Paramedic Education Program. This role helps ensure that all components of the program—didactic, lab, clinical, and field internship—operate effectively and in compliance with:CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in the EMS Professions (administered by CoAEMSP)New York State Department of Health – Bureau of EMS (NYS DOH BEMS) Paramedic Program Requirements, including NYCRR Title 10, Part 800 regulations.The Assistant Paramedic Program Coordinator assists the Paramedic Program Coordinator with program oversight, faculty and adjunct coordination, student support, curriculum management, accreditation documentation, and affiliate engagement. This position plays a critical role in sustaining program continuity, maintaining accreditation readiness, supporting instructional quality, and ensuring students meet required competencies across all learning environments.Primary responsibilities include:Program Administration & Accreditation ComplianceInstruction, Curriculum & AssessmentClinical & Field Internship CoordinationStudent Advisement, Progression & ProfessionalismFaculty Coordination & External PartnershipsWork Environment & ExpectationsRole includes classroom teaching, lab/simulation oversight, administrative duties, and clinical/EMS agency site engagement.Travel to clinical and EMS agency sites is required for compliance and partnership maintenance.Evening or weekend hours may be required to support program needs.Must be able to lift and operate training equipment and manikins (up to 50 lbs).This is a grant-funded, in-person position through the Research Foundation of CUNY. Appointments are subject to the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.Core Competencies/Qualifications:Current New York State Paramedic certificationCertified Instructor Coordinator (CIC) per NYS DOH Division of EMS requirements (or eligible to obtain within 12 months of hire).Minimum 3–5 years of field experience as a practicing Paramedic.Demonstrated knowledge of NYS DOH Division of EMS Paramedic curriculum, national EMS education standards, and scope of practice.Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials; instructor-level required within 6 months of hire.Proficiency with EMS education technology, including simulation equipment, LMS systems, and competency tracking tools.Associate degree in EMS, education, healthcare, or a related field (minimum requirement).Preferred Qualifications (Optional):Bachelor's degree or higher in EMS, education, healthcare, or a related field.Experience developing EMS curriculum aligned with CoAEMSP and NYS DOH BEMS standards.Previous teaching or leadership experience in an accredited EMS program.Familiarity with CoAEMSP Appendix G, outcomes reporting, and accreditation processes.