The Fire Program Coordinator works in the Emergency Services Department under the direction of the department chair. The Fire Program Coordinator is responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and effectiveness of the Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Volunteer Firefighter, and all other fire programs associated with the Fire Science field of study. The individual in this position also serves as part-time faculty member. Who We Are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued. You'll Be a Great Fit If: You have the ability and skills to supervise and lead with effective communication;You are proficient in computer skills and knowledge including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and computer files;You are able to maintain charter from the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS)You possess technical and specialized knowledge in many facets of firefighting operations.You are able to ensure compliance with all rules and laws applicable to Fire training and Fire Science training programYou have the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Typical Responsibilities Include: The Fire Program Coordinator must be responsible for all aspects of the program, including the administration, organization, and supervision of the educational program;The continuous quality review and improvement of the educational program;Preparing and approving all documents required to be submitted for Ohio Department of Public Safety Chartering;Attending staff meetings; andPerforming ongoing review and maintaining written evaluation of program content and instructors. To Be Considered You'll Need: To have appropriate fire education, training and safety experience.The ability to obtain an associate degree within 3 semesters of the date of hire.To be knowledgeable about methods of instruction, testing and evaluation of studentsField experience in firefighting.To be knowledgeable about the current versions of NFPA standards and ODPS requirements for Firefighter training programs.To possess a current Firefighter II certification from the Ohio Department of Public Safety.A current Fire and Emergency Services Instructor II certification from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, or obtain certification within 1 semester of date of hire. Click here to view the full job description details. Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State: (See the benefits tab on the job description details.) Part-time employees receive state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS), paid Stark State tuition, & employee assistance program. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you. We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply! In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-driv