Fire Academy Coordinator
General Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for coordination of the Firefighter Academy and all applicable Continuing Education classes.
• Responsible for increasing the overall student enrollment every academic and contact hour year.
• Responsible for continually increasing the overall pass rate on certification exams.
• Responsible for recruiting and sustaining students in each individual program.
• Responsible for recruiting and maintaining a staff of knowledgeable and personable instructors.
• Must be able to communicate with students and prospective students in a courteous and effective manner.
• Must be able to manage personnel (including evaluations, discipline, schedules, payroll, etc…) to maintain the integrity of the program and the reputation of the college.
• Must be able to schedule multiple classes into a limited supply of classrooms for the Basic Firefighter Academy, as well as continuing education classes required for continued certification.
• Must communicate with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection regarding the Fire Academy at Navarro College.
• Responsible for securing all equipment and supplies for all programs.
• Facilitate an Advisory Board that includes local fire chiefs and other community leaders.
• Communicate with the local fire chiefs regarding the Navarro College Firefighter Academy.
• Teach classes as assigned to include a minimum of 24 hours classroom time per week in the Fall and Spring semesters and 8 hours in the Summer.
• Assist in preparation and evaluation of the curriculum to meet the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, the Coordinating Board and Navarro College guidelines.
• Prepare annual budget for approval and manage all expenses associated with the Firefighter Academy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Continuing Education.
Directly Supervises the Following:
• Fire Academy Instructors
Required Educational Background:
• Must possess a Fire Service Instructor III from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• Must be a certified Firefighter.
• A Bachelors degree is preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
• An understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Commitment to quality education and professional development.
• A student-center philosophy.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators, classified staff, and diverse community groups.
• Commitment to the concepts of institutional effectiveness and the ability to provide leadership in planning and evaluation of Fire Academy program.
• Possession of adequate computer skills and ability to use current software packages.
• Skilled in monitoring and evaluating professional and support staff; developing strategic plans; developing and administering budgets; solving problems; mediating conflicts; developing, implementing and evaluating services and/or programs and program curricula; giving presentations; and communicating and using interpersonal skills with students, co-workers, supervisors, general public, and others.
Working Conditions:
• The Fire Academy Coordinator will be expected to teach at least 24 hours per week.
• Travel between campuses and to off campus sites will be required.
• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.
Salary: $40,000.00 – DOQ - Paraprofessional
Application Deadline Date: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Additional Application Information:
• Employment history: include name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties, salary/wages earned
• Educational history: if no high school diploma or GED, list highest grade completed. If some college or college degree, list school name, degree type, major, graduated or note, and hours completed if not graduated.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter (i.e., letter of interest, letter of application, letter of intent), personal resume, and required Navarro College application to:
Ms. Nelida Aguilar
Director of Human Resources
3200 West 7th Avenue
Corsicana, TX 75110
Submit three professional references with current telephone numbers listed on application.
Submit transcripts. Legible copies of transcripts accepted with initial application. Originals required upon employment.
Call 903-875-7318 for additional information or email nelida.aguilar@navarrocollege.edu or lori.graham@navarrocollege.edu