UF CCP Program Director

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and direction for the CCP Program to achieve enrollment, learning, and completion goals.
• Set and implement strategies aligned with departmental and university priorities.
• Advise the Director of the Fire and Emergency Services Program on new initiatives, risks, and outcomes.
• Establish teaching standards, monitor faculty performance, and ensure consistent instructional quality.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date didactic and clinical curriculum meeting state and national certification standards.
• Design learning outcomes, lesson plans, syllabi, evaluation rubrics, and clinical criteria.
• Coordinate clinical labs, train lab instructors, and ensure safe, high-quality learning environments.
• Regularly review licensing and certification requirements to update course content.
• Serve as the primary instructor for the CCP Program.
• Deliver engaging didactic and lab sessions, coordinate with UF SimLab and UF Health Shands Hospital for clinical rotations.
• Create and evaluate quizzes, exams, and projects, and provide timely student feedback.
• Support students through continuous communication and academic guidance.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor didactic and clinical instructors.
• Provide training in curriculum standards, assessment, and safety procedures.
• Review instructor performance through observation and student feedback.
• Maintain updated staffing plans and ensure adequate coverage for all courses and labs.
• Ensure adherence to UF, state, and federal policies, and all relevant licensing standards.
• Maintain all required documentation, safety protocols, and compliance records.
• Coordinate background checks, health screenings, and other partner site requirements.
• Serve as the liaison with UF Health Shands Hospital, UF SimLab, and other partner agencies.
• Manage clinical placement agreements, educational collaborations, and external relationships.
• Represent UF at professional events and promote program visibility and graduate success.
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Oversee procurement, inventory, and maintenance of lab and instructional equipment.
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-effective practices without compromising quality.
• Track program metrics such as student progress, certification pass rates, and employment outcomes.
• Collect feedback to assess and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Prepare reports for leadership and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and at least four years of relevant experience.
• Active state and/or national paramedic license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and timely decision-making.
• Valid driver’s license (for travel, if required).
• Ability to meet partner site requirements (background checks, immunizations, etc.).
• Florida State Licensed Paramedic.
• Master’s degree in Education, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), or a comparable discipline.
• Graduate of the UF Critical Care Paramedic Program.

Benefits

Commensurate With Education And Experience.