Director, Fire Academy Position Available In Seminole, Florida

Director, Fire Academy
Seminole State College
in Sanford, FL

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Full-Time

Salary:

pay with a beginning salary of $57,529

Posted:

06/16/2025

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Fire Science Job ID:

105296 Salary Information We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $57,529 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including: Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurance coverages
Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
FRS retirement and other options
Professional Development and Paid Tuition
Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service Responsibilities

DESCRIPTION

The Director, Fire Academy is responsible for overseeing the management, planning, development, implementation, and coordination of the Fire Academy and Fire Science programs. This role integrates academic excellence with hands-on training fire academy trainees in fire science and emergency management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving program growth in support of the college’s mission to provide high-quality, safety-centered education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages, plans, develops, and implements long-term goals and strategic plans for the Fire Academy and Fire Science program in alignment with the college’s mission.
Directs daily operations of the program, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory guidelines.
Coordinates the development, review, and enhancement of curriculum content to reflect current industry standards and best practices in fire science and emergency services.
Promotes the integration of technology and experiential learning methodologies to enrich classroom and hands-on training environments.
Supervises faculty and staff, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, development, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
Prepares, oversees, and analyzes program budgets; advocate for funding and allocate resources effectively to meet educational and operational goals.
Identifies and secures grants, sponsorships, and collaborative partnerships that enhance program capabilities and expand training opportunities.
Builds and maintains relationships with local, regional, and national fire service organizations to promote program visibility and provide real-world learning experiences for students.
Organizes and facilitates training sessions, workshops, and networking events for students and alumni to stay informed about industry trends and career development opportunities. Works in close collaboration with the Student Affairs department to enhance program impact.
Serves as a representative of the Fire Academy and Fire Science program on institutional committees and at conferences to promote the program and its successes.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Fire Science or closely related field.
Six (6) years of related field (e.g. Fire, Emergency Management, Public Safety, etc.).
Must possess the Two (2) following current and valid certifications from recognized industry leaders:
Fire Instructor I (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
Live Fire Instructor Training I Option 2: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
Six (6) years of related field (e.g. Fire, Emergency Management, Public Safety, etc.).
Must possess the Two (2) following current and valid certifications from recognized industry leaders:
Fire Instructor I (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
Live Fire Instructor Training I Option 3: Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Fire Science or closely related field.
Ten (10) years of related field (e.g. Fire, Emergency Management, Public Safety, etc.).
Must possess the Two (2) following current and valid certifications from recognized industry leaders:
Fire Instructor I (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
Live Fire Instructor Training

I DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Fire Science, Emergency Management, Education, or a related field.
Teaching experience in higher education.
Must possess any of the following professional certifications:
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Fire Instructor II or III (Bureau of Fire Standards and Training)
Fire Officer I
Fire Officer

II KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of fire science principles, equipment, safety regulations, and educational methodologies.
Familiarity with accreditation standards specific to fire science programs.
Ability to understand the college systems policies, and procedures related to Fire Science programs.
Ability to supervise and motivate others to achieve objectives.
Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to anticipate outcomes.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to successfully develop and manage relationships both within and outside of college.
Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient in videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced multi-priority environment.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and interact effectively.
Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Works inside in an office environment. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor. This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference. Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.
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