Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany Description
As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.
Job Description
The Paramedic Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and growth of the 6-month Paramedic Education Program. This individual will oversee all aspects of program operations, including curriculum design, faculty supervision, student success, compliance, and community partnerships. The Director will play a key role in expanding the program to include advanced certifications such as Paramedic Critical Care, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS and Paramedic Refresher courses.
- Provide vision and direction for the Paramedic Program to ensure quality education, compliance, and continued program growth.
- Oversee daily operations of the Paramedic Program, including scheduling, faculty assignments, and student progress tracking.
- Ensure the program meets or exceeds all standards set by CoAEMSP, NREMT, State EMS Office, and other relevant accrediting or regulatory bodies.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand the program to include Critical Care Paramedic, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS courses.
- Design, review, and update curriculum to align with current EMS standards, medical best practices, and community needs.
- Supervise and support faculty in instructional delivery, evaluation, and professional development.
- Foster an engaging learning environment that promotes academic excellence and student retention.
- Maintain all required program documentation, reports, and records in accordance with accrediting and state agencies.
- Ensure compliance with educational standards and assist in preparing for audits, renewals, and site visits.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators to ensure ongoing program effectiveness.
- Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, fire departments, EMS agencies, and other stakeholders for clinical and field internship placements.
- Represent the program at community events, professional conferences, and recruitment activities.
- Oversee admissions, orientation, advising, and student progression policies.
- Support students through mentoring, academic counseling, and career placement assistance.
Qualifications
- Current Paramedic certification (National Registry and/or State) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in EMS, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years of paramedic experience and 2+ years of teaching or administrative experience in EMS education.
- Demonstrated experience managing or developing EMS or allied health education programs.
- Knowledge of CoAEMSP and NREMT accreditation requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Current instructor certifications in ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Additional Information
We Offer:
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program