EMS Program Director - EMT

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm with possible evenings and weekends Posted Date 03/03/2026 Salary Range: $7200 - 15400 Monthly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 28608

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The UCLA Center for Prehospital Care at the David Geffen School of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine seeks an EMS Program Director to join our organization. The EMS Program Director works under the Executive Director and collaborates closely with Medical Directors and the staff and management team within the UCLA Center for Prehospital Care.

As a key member of our EMS Program, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a high-functioning team in supporting the premier EMS education program in the nation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the program, from coordinating and developing various education programs to innovating and researching new learning methods. This role offers a platform to make a significant impact on the future of EMS education.

The EMS Program Director will not only be a student advocate in the learning process but also play a crucial role in creating an active learning environment. We maintain a high level of industry competence and foster a collaborative culture where three principles guide us: Do Things Right, Make Things Better, and Be Kind. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to thrive in such an environment, ensuring a supportive and fulfilling work Experience.

Salary: $7,200 - $15,400 monthly  

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Current licensure as a Paramedic, Registered Nurse, Physican’s Assistant or Physician in the State of California or be eligible for licensure in California.
  
• A Bachelors Degree in health services, education or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training. 
  
• A minimum of three years clinical experience.
  
• A minimum of three years experience as an educator , with a minimum of two in primary paramedic program instruction.
  
• A minimum of three years experience designing medical educational curriculums and programs.
  
• Previous experience with distributed learning or distance learning using systems such as Adobe, Connect or Canva.
  
• Experience delivering fire based EMS educational programs.
  
• Proficiency in student evaluations of cognitive, psychomotor and affective domain, including item construction, exam performance metrics, evaluation tool development , i