Program Director II, Fire Science

Aims Local College District•Windsor, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. This position is responsible for managing and directing the Fire Science degree and certificate programs, providing strategic oversight and leadership. It ensures the effective operation of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) program and offers instructional support to the department with minimal supervision from the Director III, Public Safety. Key responsibilities of this position include overseeing the daily operations of degree, certificate, and CPAT programs. This involves maintaining equipment, coordinating deliveries to outreach locations, managing inventory, and organizing state certification exams. The role also includes supervising the fire training drill ground and implementing risk management policies in accordance with industry standards. Additionally, this position is crucial to faculty recruitment, which involves interviewing and recommending candidates for full-time and part-time instructor and assistant instructor roles. Training, evaluating, and supervising faculty members to ensure program excellence is also part of the job. Serving as the first point of contact for employee and student grievances related to the degree, certificate, and CPAT programs, addressing concerns appropriately or escalating them when necessary. Management of Fire Science Degree and Certificate Programs: Develop schedules that meet college, accreditation, and state certification requirements. Provide advising for all degree-seeking Fire Science students Place book orders. Interview, recommend for hire, and supervise FT, PT, and Assistant instructors and staff needed to run the degree and certificate programs. Evaluate instructors on performance and conduct observations of instruction. Schedule and train FT/PT lead instructors and assistant instructors as needed to meet the appropriate teaching ratios per industry standards. Ensure that safety standards are adhered to and implement risk management policies as needed. Student Interaction: Provide advising functions for potential Fire Science Degree and Certificate students. Meet with potential students to review program requirements and prerequisites, discuss employment opportunities, and answer questions. Provide registration overrides for fire science degree and certificate classes. Work with students to ensure that graduation applications are submitted. Program Compliance: Ensure that all records for Fire Science and Fire Academy students and programs are maintained in compliance with state and college regulations, including CPAT records in accordance with IAFF licensing requirements. Provide direct advising to all Fire Science students and ensure that the Fire Science curriculum meets state and national standards. Maintain IFSAC accreditation standards and oversee the accreditation process, including scheduling and coordinating state-written and practical certification tests through the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC). Maintain CDFPC test pass rates for publication on the program website to meet accreditation requirements, and maintain inventory control records. Networking: Recruit and market for the department by attending career fairs (Aims and Career Academy), organizing career fairs, assisting with web page management, and assisting with the creation of marketing material. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (fire agencies, EMS agencies, state agencies, high schools) by attending local and state professional organizations, sitting on advisory boards, participating in local committees, meeting with area fire agencies to assess training and education needs, and assisting with concurrent enrollment activities. Drill Ground Oversight: Provide oversight of the Public Safety Drill Ground. Develop and provide training to instructors and staff on the proper use of equipment and props. Develop and implement risk management policies for the use of equipment and props in accordance with industry standards. Schedule the drill ground activities with internal and external stakeholders. CPAT Oversight: Provide oversight of CPAT testing processes. Supervise staff and manage budget. Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science or another related field
Four (4) years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
One (1) year of supervisory and/or demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with external partners.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in a related field.
Experience in higher education.
Experience working in a training division at a fire or EMS agency.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the Fire Science degree and certificate programs, providing strategic oversight and leadership.
Ensure the effective operation of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) program.
Offer instructional support to the department.
Oversee the daily operations of degree, certificate, and CPAT programs.
Maintain equipment, coordinate deliveries to outreach locations, manage inventory, and organize state certification exams.
Supervise the fire training drill ground and implement risk management policies in accordance with industry standards.
Recruit faculty, including interviewing and recommending candidates for full-time and part-time instructor and assistant instructor roles.
Train, evaluate, and supervise faculty members to ensure program excellence.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee and student grievances related to the degree, certificate, and CPAT programs.
Develop schedules that meet college, accreditation, and state certification requirements.
Provide advising for all degree-seeking Fire Science students.
Place book orders.
Evaluate instructors on performance and conduct observations of instruction.
Schedule and train FT/PT lead instructors and assistant instructors as needed to meet the appropriate teaching ratios per industry standards.
Ensure that safety standards are adhered to and implement risk management policies as needed.
Provide advising functions for potential Fire Science Degree and Certificate students.
Meet with potential students to review program requirements and prerequisites, discuss employment opportunities, and answer questions.
Provide registration overrides for fire science degree and certificate classes.
Work with students to ensure that graduation applications are submitted.
Ensure that all records for Fire Science and Fire Academy students and programs are maintained in compliance with state and college regulations, including CPAT records in accordance with IAFF licensing requirements.
Provide direct advising to all Fire Science students and ensure that the Fire Science curriculum meets state and national standards.
Maintain IFSAC accreditation standards and oversee the accreditation process, including scheduling and coordinating state-written and practical certification tests through the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (CDFPC).
Maintain CDFPC test pass rates for publication on the program website to meet accreditation requirements, and maintain inventory control records.
Recruit and market for the department by attending career fairs (Aims and Career Academy), organizing career fairs, assisting with web page management, and assisting with the creation of marketing material.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (fire agencies, EMS agencies, state agencies, high schools) by attending local and state professional organizations, sitting on advisory boards, participating in local committees, meeting with area fire agencies to assess training and education needs, and assisting with concurrent enrollment activities.
Provide oversight of the Public Safety Drill Ground.
Develop and provide training to instructors and staff on the proper use of equipment and props.
Develop and implement risk management policies for the use of equipment and props in accordance with industry standards.
Schedule the drill ground activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide oversight of CPAT testing processes.
Supervise staff and manage budget.
Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
Voluntary vision insurance
Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days)
Sick Leave (minimum accrual of 12 days)
17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
Tuition waiver for dependents
PERA employer
Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
Free parking on all campuses