Director of Fire and Rescue Training Institute – Columbia, MO

University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement

University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute

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The University of Missouri Fire and Rescue Training Institute provides continuing education and training, throughout Missouri and nationally, to volunteer and career firefighters, fire specialists, fire officers, members of industrial and institutional fire brigades, and members of allied emergency services organizations and agencies.

As an Extension Specialist, your workload distribution at appointment will be 20% Extension Teaching, 20% Traditional Service and 60% Administrative Activity.

This is a 12-month academic position with reappointment annually based upon programmatic priorities, performance, and department budget.

This appointment is renewable annually at the discretion of the University and workload distribution may change at the discretion of Extension leadership. Circumstances affecting continued employment include, but are not limited to, work performance, fund availability, and educational priorities.

The position performs the duties of the Director of the University of Missouri Extension’s Fire and Rescue Training Institute, an accredited Institute of the University of Missouri. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the Institute and all related activities and programs. Following the University’s extension outreach model, the Institute serves the training and educational needs of fire and emergency service responders in Missouri and beyond.

This position interacts with state and national organizations and agencies and oversees the delivery of a diverse range of training programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for budget development and meeting operational needs and cost recovery requirements.

• Lead and manage the Fire and Rescue Training Institute, which is an accredited Institute of the University of Missouri, within MU Extension. Determine program goals and develop plans for the Institute in concert with those of Extension and the University.
• Responsible for the operations of the Fire and Rescue Training Institute including the development of policies and procedures related to the planning, program development, coordination, budgeting and evaluation of programs, and related activities.
• Coordinate with the Fire and Rescue Training Institute Advisory Council to provide requested information and review recommendations for implementation from the Council relevant to planning, operations, programming, and operational guidelines.
• Analyze work requirements and determine appropriate staffing mix, equipment, facilities, and resources needed to accomplish objectives. Determine funding resource needs. Develop and implement plans to generate or obtain necessary funding and effectively utilize resources. The director is responsible for maintaining a balanced budget.
• Direct the review and evaluation of Institute programs and activities for…