Fire Protection Technology Coordinator, Full-Time

Mitchell Community College•Statesville Campus, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Protection Technology Coordinator is responsible, under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, for review, oversight, record keeping, and data analysis required to comply with federal, state, and accreditation regulations and guidelines. This role involves coordinating recruitment efforts to increase enrollment in the curriculum and continuing education fire protection programs, providing training and oversight of faculty as it relates to program issues, and advisement for a pre-determined amount of students enrolled in fire protection technology programs. The coordinator will also effectively teach in the program, as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to plan and organize courses; use a variety of teaching and learning strategies
Demonstrated ability to ensure student success; utilize effective classroom management skills, and employ effective and appropriate evaluations of student performance
Demonstrated working knowledge of campus services for appropriate referral
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to open-access community college philosophy and adult learning principles
Ability to work with a diverse population, including the ability to relate to students, faculty, and staff in a courteous, professional manner
Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College as a learning-centered institution
Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Technology, Emergency Management, or Public Administration from a regionally accredited college/university.
North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal Level II Fire Instructor certification is required, or equivalent EM instructor certification.
Demonstrated extensive industry experience is required (minimum 7 years in a career fire/emergency management municipal/county agency).
Current emergency medical technician (or higher level of medical credential).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university strongly encouraged (or specific date of completion).
Prior community college teaching experience.
Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Colleague/DataTel, Learning Management Systems, Self-Service, and other NCCCS technology programs.
Prior experience with delivery of firefighter training, including NC Firefighter certification and non-certification courses, Emergency Management courses, and working with the NC Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) training portal.

Responsibilities

Administer, organize, and supervise the fire protection technology programs (curriculum/Continuing Education)
Work closely with EMS Coordinator to ensure fire service medical training/certifications are maintained
Maintain program federal and state accreditations (FESHE, IFSAC, NCOSFM)
Act as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders
Coordinate student and faculty applications
Coordinate entry and certification testing
Evaluate faculty and curriculum for effectiveness
Provide instruction in programs, as needed
Maintain up-to-date syllabi for each course offered
Conduct class, lab, training prop evaluations
Be available to students outside of class time through e-mail, telephone, and individual meetings as needed
Work with Director of Public Safety to develop, revise, and evaluate the instructional program, including all plans of study and course outlines
Develop appropriate course goals and objectives along with evaluation methods that accurately measure student learning
Assure faculty complete and submit all required reports and student records by stated deadlines
Instruct curriculum and continuing education courses as needed
Attend NC Certification Board and Fire Commission meetings on a regular basis
Attend Western NC Association of Firefighters meetings on a regular basis
Attend annual FESHE/IFSAC conferences, as budget permits
Monitor program outcomes and student success and remediate, as necessary
Coordinate Program Advisory Committee and schedule meetings
Recruitment of instructors/faculty
Work as a team member with all existing curriculum and continuing education faculty and staff
Attend any required faculty, division, or departmental meetings
Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and students in a congenial and professional manner
Comply with college policies and procedures
Remain current in the field of study
Complete any required professional development
Perform other duties as assigned