Job Description
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Coordinator leads
the education and training activities of Rice EMS, including
programs for First Responders, EMTs, and Advanced EMTs, as well as
continuing education for our providers. In this role, you’ll serve
as a mentor, clinical supervisor, and educator, helping students
build both technical expertise and teamwork and communication
skills essential to health care.
This position offers the unique opportunity to shape the next
generation of health care providers while contributing to the
broader mission of Rice EMS. Our team plays a vital role on campus,
from responding to individual patient needs, to planning and
supporting large-scale events, to standing ready for hurricane
response. Each day brings variety - whether in the classroom, in
meetings, or in the field, making this an exciting and rewarding
career path for someone passionate about EMS education and
community service.
Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested
applicants should attach a resume in the Supporting Documents
section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any
formatting issues.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
We are looking for an EMS Education Coordinator who is ready to
take the next step in their career. This role is a great fit for
someone who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and shaping the next
generation of EMS providers. The coordinator will design and manage
educational programs, guide students through their clinical
training, and build strong partnerships with training sites. This
position also offers the opportunity to oversee program budgets and
continually improve the quality of EMS education. It’s a rewarding
path for someone who wants to grow as an educator, make an impact
in the EMS field, and contribute to Rice’s mission of serving the
community.
Workplace Requirements:
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to
be performed in person and on campus. Per
Rice
policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Hiring Range: $72,100 to $80,400, commensurate with experience
and qualifications. *Exempt (salaried) positions under
FLSA
are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related
experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent
year for year basis may be substituted
3 years of experience as a clinical leader in a prehospital
setting, and/or experience as an EMS educator
Licenses:
- Must possess (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days
of hire) and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license with no more
than three moving violations and/or at fault accidents within the
past 36 months, and no convictions or deferred dispositions for
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence
(DUI) within the past three years
- Texas Paramedic EMS Certification or Licensure (or ability to
obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Texas EMS Instructor (or ability to obtain within 6 months of
hire)
- National Incident Management System Training, including ICS
100, 200, 700 & 800
- National Incident Management System Training, including ICS
300, 400 (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire)
Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of EMS practices, medical terminology, EMS
equipment and medical systems
- Excellent leadership and management skills, demonstrated
ability to have a positive influence on and motivate others
- Excellent listening, verbal, visual and written communications
skills and presentation skills
- High comfort level to make presentations, media interviews and
press releases, report preparation and personnel instructions
- Excellent analytical, conflict resolution, critical thinking,
decision making, and problem solving skills, exceptional mental
acuity
Preferences:
- Teaching experience preferred
Essential Functions:
- Education & Training – Recruit, train, and supervise
instructional staff; maintain Texas EMS Instructor and Course
Coordinator qualifications; evaluate instructional
performance.
- Student Mentorship – Guide EMS student leaders in
education policies, program management, and responsible financial
practices.
- Program Oversight – Maintain Rice EMS licensure as an
initial and continuing education program; oversee program
operations and quality standards.
- Clinical Coordination – Manage clinical scheduling,
training agreements, and development of new clinical sites;
maintain training equipment and resources.
- Emergency Response – Provide prehospital emergency
medical care, supervise EMS operations during large-scale campus
events, and serve on the Crisis Management Team.
- Financial Management – Oversee program budgets, ensure
fiscal responsibility, and pursue grant opportunities.
- Other Duties – Support additional responsibilities as
assigned to advance Rice EMS and campus safety.
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Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our
candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic
information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also
provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with
disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in
touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at
facstaffada@rice.edu for support.
If you have any additional questions, please email us at
jobs@rice.edu. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice
University.