Ems Director Operation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 2026-00067
Division: Health & Public Service
Department: EMS Curriculum
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Open Until Filled
Successful incumbent will be an experienced faculty member with leadership experience in Emergency Medical Science education who will be responsible for the overall operation of the Emergency Medical Science Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the administration of the Emergency Medical Science (Curriculum) and Emergency Medical Services (Continuing Education) programs at Alamance Community College. Responsibilities include maintaining continuing accreditation and assuring that that the program fully meets or exceeds all accreditation and North Carolina Office of EMS standards. The position reports to the Dean of Health and Public Services.
The department head acts as the liaison between the College and the North Carolina Office of EMS standards and is instrumental in assuring the program meets or exceeds the standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation as well as the North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) program approval. This position is responsible for assuring all graduates of the program are well prepared, and completion rates are consistently above the required rates each year. In addition to student retention, ensure program outcomes such as NREMT/State Exam pass rates remain high, and job placements of graduates meet or exceed target.
Example of Duties
Example of Duties
Maintain accreditation and keep in good standing with, The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP) and the North Carolina Office of EMS (NCOEMS) program approval.
Submit accurate and timely annual reports and post required program outcome data for the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Monitor, measure and continuously improve student retention, NREMT/State Exam pass rates, and positive job placement numbers.
Identify and recruit qualified full and part-time faculty for the Emergency Medical Science (EMS) program, participate in the interview screening process; conduct on-boarding and provide initial and training to new hires.
Supervise and mentor full and part-time faculty and staff to ensure academic quality and consistency is maintained, and identify and promote professional development opportunities for self, faculty, and staff.
Develop and post course scheduling and staffing for all classes in the EMS program in a timely manner.
Advise students and recruit potential students of the EMS program.
Utilize Watermark to document notes of advising students.
Oversee departmental budget and provide justification for budget adjustments.
Develop, review, justify, and recommend new or modified course sequences to the Dean and the Curriculum Committee for approval.
Purchase appropriate supplies, teaching materials, and textbooks for the program.
Work closely with the EMS Advisory Committee and Medical Director to ensure program is using quality and current instructional techniques and methods, and graduates are workforce ready.
Ensure courses are ADA compliant.
Teach classes as required, which may include days, evenings, and weekends, face-to face, online, and hybrid.
Incorporate latest instructional technologies in course delivery and utilize interactive learning technologies to engage students in the teaching and learning process.
Develop and maintain community relationships that support the mission of the school and the Emergency Medical Science Program.
Continuously cultivate new and nurture current relationships with clinical sites to assure students will have sufficient availability of clinical training sites.
Participate in all student recruitment efforts and advisement for increased enrollment and retention.
Participate in faculty committees and other activities, as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and follow FERPA regulations when working with students, student records, or dealing with sensitive information.
Assure that all grades for the EMS department are submitted in an accurate timely manner, in accordance with College guidelines
Competencies :
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to
improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to
continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn
and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal
supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources
effectively.
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies;
troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps
technical skills up to date.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and
analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group
problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts
in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately
informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational
resources.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a
harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;
works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative
tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits
organization through outside activities.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands;
changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.
Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and
appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes
responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies
appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when
needed.
Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving
work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for
additional resources; sets goals and objectives.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure
quality.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate
action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and
materials properly.
Qualifications :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills :
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills :
Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
Reasoning Ability :
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
Computer Skills :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of
Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing
software.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position.
Walking __X___
Sitting ___X____
Standing ___X__
Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) ___X____
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this position.
Office Setting ____X____
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Typical Qualifications
Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution; master's degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Office of EMS Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic certification North Carolina credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level.
• Five years' full-time field experience as a paramedic in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care.
• Two years' full-time experience as an instructor in an EMS program in a post-secondary institution.
• Must be able to obtain CPR, ACLS, and PALS Certification Instructor within 12 months of date of employment.
• Two years of full-time supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with current versions of the National EMS Scope of Practice, National EMS Education Standards, and national accreditation for EMS programs.
• Skilled in the use of current office and classroom/lab technologies.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

* You must answer Supplemental Questions for application to be accepted
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in healthcare-related field preferred
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:
Proficient with using Colleague and Moodle, Canvas, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Watermark, WebAdvisor, MS Office, Zoom, and Google Drive applications. Applicant should have a solid understanding and experience with implementing requirements for EMS accreditation, budget management, and curriculum development.
* You must answer Supplemental Questions for application to be accepted
Supplemental Information
An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.
For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.
Alamance Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Employees' Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program

**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.
01
Do you currently possess a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you hold current North Carolina Office of EMS Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic certification?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you a North Carolina credentialed Level II EMS Instructor at the Paramedic level?

• Yes
• No

04
How many years of full-time field experience do you have as a paramedic in the delivery of out-of-hospital emergency care?
05
How many years of full-time teaching experience do you have at the post-secondary level in an EMS program?
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