Paramedic Program Director

Title: Paramedic Program Director

Position Type: Instructor

College: Trinidad State College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: TSC Emergency Medical

Campus:
Valley Campus but will serve Trinidad Campus as well

Location: Alamosa, CO

Salary Range:23,

At TSC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission statement is "Enriching our diverse communities through quality educational experiences and lifelong learning."
Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925 and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado. The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus.

Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs.

The Director is responsible for Paramedic course planning, operation, evaluation, and course revisions. The Director will have appropriate education, training, and experience to fulfill the role, and will be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of students. The Director will have field experience in the delivery of prehospital emergency care, and at least equivalent academic training and preparation for which the students are being prepared in the program or demonstrate equivalent training and preparation.

The Director will be knowledgeable concerning current national curricula, national accreditation, national registration, and the requirements for state certification or licensure. (Training Center Director hereinafter referred to as ‘the Director’)

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• High level critical thinking skills. Assure program compliance with CCCS and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and its rules, regulations, and policies for Paramedic Programs.
• Maintain agreement(s)/contract(s) with outside agencies for the Paramedic program, act as liaison, and assure the implementation of contract agreements.
• Articulate with external advisory agencies (as applicable), Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Councils (RETAC), and other colleges, etc. on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for helping to implement the College's program for ensuring student success in the areas of advisement, retention, and remediation.

• Work with Faculty, students, Program Assistant, other Deans, College President, Vice President(s), Administrators, Colorado Community College System, and advisory committee.

• Develop departmental goals and objectives, in conjunction with departmental faculty, adjunct part-time faculty, and staff, consistent with those of campus and College.
• Coordinate, maintain, and submit in a timely manner accurate records, inventory, faculty schedules, catalog materials, and requests for information for other reports.
• Be responsible for helping to develop, implement, and monitor enrollment management plans for the Paramedic program.
• Work with the Paramedic community advisory committee. Schedule committee meetings, recommend membership for advisory…