Coordinator, Life Support Skills Training, Knoxville

Coordinator, Life Support Skills Training, Knoxville The Life Support Skills Training Coordinator manages the instructional activities within the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES) at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU‑DCOM) on the Knoxville campus. This role is responsible for ensuring program compliance with national standards (AHA/ASHI), coordinating instructor staff, and driving business development to secure financial sustainability and expand community outreach. Responsibilities Coordinate daily operation and course schedules for all life support skills offerings. Execute the division’s business plan and assist with budget forecasting to ensure the program meets required revenue targets and manages expenditures effectively. Collaborate closely with the Assistant/Director of Simulation and Training to monitor, inventory, and maintain all training center equipment, including high‑fidelity manikins (e.g., Gaumard models), CPR manikins, and AEDs. Identify and contract with local partners in Knoxville and the surrounding area to expand course offerings and generate community‑based revenue. Participate in university committees and represent the program at relevant local and national meetings to improve operations and stay current with best practices. Serve as the primary instructor, teaching life support skills course offerings (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) as dictated by program curricular demand. Maintain continuous current Provider and Instructor certification status with both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI) (CPR, AED, & First Aid). Ensure all courses meet educational and accreditation standards set by the AHA, ASHI, CIPES policies, and LMU guidelines. Collaborate with LSS Coordinators at the Harrogate and Knoxville campuses to evaluate course content, equipment, and related issues to drive consistency and continuous quality improvement of program delivery. Mentor and train supported program clinical faculty and external instructional staff, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and instructional excellence. Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large. Foster effective working relationships and communication among faculty, staff, and students. Communicate effectively with course participants, peers, and supervisors, demonstrating advanced conflict resolution and problem‑solving skills to promote a cooperative environment. Perform other administrative duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) and/or Paramedic certification, or equivalent clinical credentials. Current AHA BLS and ACLS Instructor certification. Preferred Qualifications Current AHA PALS Instructor certification. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lincoln Memorial University