Director, Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education (CTCCE)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and periodically revise a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan for the CTCCE aligned with the missions of the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, the VCU Health Level 1 trauma Center and Network, and VCU Health System.
• Identify and pursue innovative opportunities for program growth, interdisciplinary collaboration, and revenue diversification.
• Establish measurable goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess programmatic effectiveness and operational sustainability.
• Lead change management initiatives in response to institutional, regulatory, or market shifts.
• Serve as the primary advocate and spokesperson for CTCCE initiatives within the health system and the broader regional EMS and trauma community.

Financial Strategy & Budget Oversight

• Direct the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of the center’s annual operating budget.
• Lead the annual budget planning process in collaboration with Assistant Directors and Program Managers, ensuring alignment between financial resources, operational priorities, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze revenue streams and expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure fiscal responsibility and budget neutrality.
• Conduct financial forecasting, risk assessment, and cost-containment planning to maintain long-term operational sustainability.
• Identify and implement new revenue-generating opportunities including contracts, military partnerships, grants, and course expansion.
• Provide transparent financial reporting to institutional leadership and ensure compliance with university and health system financial policies.
• Ensure appropriate allocation and lifecycle planning for personnel, equipment, facilities, and educational resources.

Program Development & Academic Oversight

• Provide executive oversight for the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs serving medical students, residents, fellows, nurses, paramedics, military personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure programs adhere to accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and national best practices.
• Promote educational innovation utilizing diverse instructional modalities including simulation, cadaver labs, didactic instruction, hybrid models, and online learning.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms to ensure continuous program improvement.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends in trauma, critical care, EMS education, and simulation-based training.

Training Center Governance & Compliance

• Serve as or designate leadership for official training centers affiliated with national organizations including, but not limited to: American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) Training Center American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Program.
• Ensure full compliance with all parent organization standards, monitoring requirements, documentation, and instructor oversight expectations.
• Maintain institutional standing and accreditation status across all affiliated training entities.

Paramedic Program Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of the VCU Health Paramedic Program.
• Supervise the Paramedic Program Director and ensure compliance with CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accreditation standards.
• Maintain awareness of program outcomes, including student progression, certification performance metrics, and accreditation benchmarks.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Virginia Department of Health EMS regulations.

Research & Scholarship

• Foster a culture of inquiry and scholarly activity within CTCCE.
• Mentor faculty and staff in educational and clinical research initiatives.
• Seek and secure external funding to support research, workforce development, and innovation.
• Promote dissemination of scholarship through presentations, publications, and regional/national conferences.
• Explore opportunities to develop an EMS or trauma-focused research pipeline aligned with institutional priorities.

Operations & Administrative Leadership

• Responsible for the overall operations of CTCCE including staffing, scheduling, facility utilization, equipment management, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement operational policies, standard operating procedures, and administrative workflows.
• Ensure efficient utilization of physical space, simulation resources, and educational assets.
• Maintain compliance with university, health system, and external regulatory requirements.

Faculty & Staff Development

• Recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Promote professional development and succession planning.

Collaboration & External Partnerships

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders including Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Employee Professional Development, and the Center for Human Simulation and Patient Safety.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with regional EMS agencies, military branches, governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Represent CTCCE in institutional and regional committees including (but not limited to): Trauma Patient Care Committee Old Dominion EMS Alliance Trauma Site Accreditation activities Ivatury Trauma Symposium planning Surgery Leadership meetings Shining Knights Committee EMS Outreach Committee.
• Participate in fundraising and grant development activities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare Administration, Education, Public Health, or related field.
• Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP).
• Virginia Department of Health EMS Education Coordinator certification (or eligibility).
• Demonstrated experience in budget development, financial oversight, and fiscal management.
• Proven track record of program growth, revenue generation, and operational sustainability.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a healthcare or academic environment.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Experience improving operational and administrative efficiencies.
• Extensive knowledge of CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accreditation standards.
• Previous experience as American Heart Association Training Center Faculty.
• Extensive knowledge of Richmond metropolitan EMS and trauma systems.
• Knowledge of trauma center verification and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.