Academy Coordinator, Criminal Justice Institute- Part-Time

About the role

Indian River State College is seeking a dynamic and highly organized Academy Coordinator to play a vital role in the success of our Criminal Justice Institute. This position serves as the operational and strategic leader for Advanced/Specialized Training and Equivalency of Training (EOT) programs, ensuring compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) standards while delivering an exceptional educational experience for students and instructors.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan, analyze, and execute all Advanced/Specialized and EOT Training courses, ensuring seamless scheduling and coordination.
• Counsel, mentor, evaluate and provide guidance and support to students to enhance their academic and personal growth and development.
• Analyze requirements, and recommend books and supplies for all Advanced/Specialized and EOT courses, ensuring full compliance with FDLE regulations.
• Proactively recruit, assess, and recommend highly qualified part-time instructors, using independent judgement to evaluate their performance and contribution to the training program.
• Collaboratively oversee and enforce disciplinary actions in partnership with the training center director and dean, while using analytical skills and independent judgement to offer tailored support to individuals facing academic challenges.
• Analyze training needs and deliver engaging instruction for the Basic Recruit Academy as needed, contributing to the development of future law enforcement professionals.
• Sustain active involvement and evaluate opportunities within local and state professional organizations to enhance professional development and networking opportunities.
• Analyze and manage grant budgets, ensuring meticulous tracking of expenditures and strict adherence to grant guidelines and compliance using independent judgement.
• Evaluate and develop documentation for Advanced and Specialized courses within the Automated Training Management System, ensuring they reflect current standards and trends.
• Systematically prepare and maintain thorough documentation for Advanced and Specialized coursework to ensure full readiness for FDLE audits.
• In conjunction with the dean, oversee the development and management of the Trust Fund budget, including analyzing requisitions, evaluating expenditures, and managing contracts to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with law enforcement and corrections agencies, using independent judgement to serve as a liaison to training officers in Region XI.
• Lead the coordination and execution of graduation ceremonies for all Law Enforcement and Correction Basic Recruit classes, analyzing event logistics to create meaningful and memorable events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or related field from a regionally accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Law Enforcement students, including compliance with relevant safety protocols and safety standards.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent criminal justice experience;
• Proven working knowledge of the following: FDLE rules and regulations, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission policies and procedures with emphasis on criminal justice education and officer/instructor certification standards;
• Effective public speaker with excellent communication skills – both verbal and written;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills;
• Sound judgment;
• Excellent problem-solving and positive motivational skills;
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office and Windows applications;
• Valid Florida driver’s license;
• Florida General Instructor Certification – a plus.

Pay

Pay range starts at an hourly rate of 23.23. All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on the candidate's education and experience.