Job Description

EMS Program Manager

Location: Clackamas, Oregon (on-site)

Annual Compensation: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 DOE

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The EMS Program Manager coordinates all aspects of the Paramedic Education Programs: planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintains all components of the Paramedic Program to meet the CoAEMSP/CAAHEP accreditation requirements. Provides coordination and instruction in other EMS education programs as needed. 

Responsibilities:  

Leadership & Supervision

• Oversees faculty, adjunct instructors, and staff across classroom, lab, clinical, and field settings
• Conducts regular staff meetings and mentors team members
• Counsels students and documents interactions

Program Administration

• Provides overall administration, organization, and supervision of the Program.
• Develops course schedules and ensures alignment with CoAEMSP/CAAHEP accreditation standards.
• Leads long-range planning, continuous quality improvement, and program development.
• Involves the Medical Director in course operations and evaluations.
• Prepares and submits annual reports and re-accreditation self-studies.

Instruction & Coordination

• Coordinate all courses and skills. 
• Oversees clinical and field internship site coordination and supervision.
• Maintains relationships with EMS agencies and evaluates site effectiveness
• Conducts student interviews and final exams with the Medical Director
• Initiates graduate and employer surveys 4–6 months post-graduation
• Maintains instructor status for standardized courses as agreed.

Curriculum & Evaluation

• Reviews and updates course materials and syllabi to meet national EMS education standards.
• Ensures lesson plans and instructional materials reflect current evidence-based practices.
• Manages student evaluation tools across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
• Reviews student and course evaluations, initiates action plans, and manages test item development.

Planning & Communication

• Assists with course marketing and promotes program visibility.
• Schedules and leads Program Advisory Committee meetings (Spring and Fall).
• Publishes program outcomes as required.
• Communicates effectively with the GMR Learning team, Medical Director, staff, and students.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion in all communications.

Fiscal & Resource Management

• Participates in budgeting and monitors program costs.
• Ensures efficient use of resources and oversees equipment and supply maintenance.

Qualifications:  
Education & Industry Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree required or obtained within 90days, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive field/clinical experience as a Paramedic or Emergency Nurse
• Supervisory experience required
• EMS education program coordination required
• Documented teaching experience
• Experience with formal performance improvement processes preferred

• Licensure/Certification :
• Certified/Licensed Paramedic or Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Current state certification/licensure required
• NREMT certification preferred
• Instructor Certifications  (required within one year of hire and must remain current) :
• AHA ACLS Instructor
• PALS Instructor
• PHTLS Instructor
• Completion of an approved instructor course (per local authority requirements)

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

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