Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Coordinator

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program CoordinatorThe EMS Program Coordinator provides sound operational management and strong academic leadership for the EMS department within the Health Professions Division. While based at the Virginia Beach Campus, this position will oversee the EMS programs taught at multiple locations throughout Hampton Roads. The EMS Program Coordinator works collaboratively with others in the college community, the EMS Program Advisory Committee, and the community at large to strengthen the quality of the teaching and learning environment so as to foster the development of the whole student. The EMS Program Coordinator reports to the Dean of Health Professions and works collaboratively with other members of the college community to advance the college in accord with its vision, mission, core values, and strategic goals.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Curriculum: Direct the analysis of the learning, career, and skills needs of the constituencies served by the college and the courses of study appropriate for responding to those needs, consistent with college policies and, as appropriate, with accreditation and licensing agencies' requirements. Manage the design and development of curricula, courses, syllabi and specifications for textbooks, materials, laboratory and technical resources, consistent with college policies and procedures. Manage the evaluation of programs and courses for currency, relevancy, and effectiveness.Academic Standards and Assessment: Provide leadership and communicate standards, goals, and definitions of learning outcomes and teaching requirements for the EMS Department to ensure consistent delivery of quality instruction. Work with appropriate stakeholders in the development and implementation of effective methods and tools for measuring learning outcomes and students' educational goals. Review and evaluate learning results through outcomes assessment and student evaluation of instruction to ensure compliance with specialized accreditation requirements. Initiate and direct needed corrective actions to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.Faculty & Staff Hiring, Supervision, and Development: In concert with the Dean of Health Professions; review, evaluate, and recommend individuals for adjunct faculty appointments. Supervise the department's assigned adjunct teaching faculty with assistance from the Dean of Health Professions. Supervise the department's assigned staff in coordination with the Dean of Health Professions. Encourage faculty members' involved participation in outside professional development conferences, institutes, and similar forums aligned with the college's mission, vision and strategic plan. Evaluate, recommend modifications where needed, and endorse each full-time faculty member's professional development plan for consideration by the Dean of Health Professions. Inform, assist, encourage, and coordinate with faculty to help take a worthwhile grant or sponsored program from concept to proposal.Student Academic Support: Ensure academic policies are applied appropriately and any exceptions are granted and documented in a consistent manner.Operational Oversight: Develop and manage the academic delivery of instruction including, but not limited to, class schedules, the efficient and effective use of learning spaces, faculty assignments, and teaching and laboratory workloads. Oversee the procurement of materials and supplies needed for the department's operations.Budget Development And Oversight: Analyze the resources needed to fulfill the division's academic obligations including development of cost-benefit analyses and forecasts of academic program demands. Prepare fiscally sound budget proposals including rationale regarding expected results to be achieved from expenditures including, for example, the faculty staffing plan. Monitor expenditures, assess fiscal trends, and take action to assure budget integrity.Community Relationships and Partnerships: Establish and build relationships with employers, community healthcare and fire/EMS agencies, educational institutions, the program advisory board, accrediting bodies, and municipalities, to foster job placements, to review and improve curricula, to create opportunities such as internships, to enhance program accreditation standing and transfer opportunities.