Education Coordinator

The Education coordinator provides full assistance to the Program Director of Premier Health and Safety Academy in curriculum development and delivery, managing staff, resources and administrative processes to ensure that the goals and objectives of the program are accomplished. This position requires skill in planning and evaluating projects, along with specific expertise in the subject matter of the program.  Functions include conducting needs assessments, planning and implementing educational strategies for departments and professional groups within the organization and for external clients. The position ensures compliance requirements are met, adheres to program guidelines, and develops, manages and monitors special topic programs.

 Essential Functions

1. Assist in initial educational programs (AHA, EMR, EMT, Paramedic)
2. Plan, develop, manage and evaluate AHA courses.
3. Complete offsite AHA courses 
4. Review, evaluate and report on continuing education programs.
5. Ensure quality control of consistency that required components of education programs meet the accreditation standards or other compliance requirements.
6. Ensure quality control of compliance in documentation for all certified activities.
7. Manage and evaluate instructors, vendors and consultants as they relate to continuing education services.
8. Act as a liaison to other departments regarding continuing education requirements and inquiries.
9. Conduct onsite review of education programs and industry-supported meetings.
10. Provide analysis for the program’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
11. Recruitment, admissions and retention of students.

Competencies

1. Learning Orientation
2. Organizational Skills
3. Thoroughness
4. Teamwork Orientation
5. Collaboration Skills
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
7. Staff/Client Focus
8. Discretion

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.     

Required Education and Experience

1. FESI in the state of Ohio or be able to complete the FESI course within a 1-year period after taking on the position. 
2. AHA instructorship for BLS/ACLS/PALS providers. 
3. Must hold a current Paramedic certification in the state of Ohio
4. Microsoft Office 
5. Oversite on Platinum program