Manager - CPR Instruction / AHA Training Coordinator

MANAGER - CPR INSTRUCTION / AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING COORDINATOR

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm College is currently seeking a Manager - CPR Instruction / AHA Training Coordinator. The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect. 

City Colleges of Chicago’s vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. The community college system’s more than 3,500 faculty and staff serve more than 60,000 students annually at seven colleges and five satellite sites.

Malcolm X College’s Community and Continuing Education Department offers courses on how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills, as well as CPR Instructor and Instructor re-certification courses, using American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and curriculum. Malcolm X is also an authorized AHA Training Center (TC).

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Dean of Community and Continuing Education, the Manager of CPR Instruction/American Heart Association (AHA) oversees the planning, management, and delivery of all college continuing education courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS). This includes, but is not limited to, BLS for Healthcare Providers, First Aid with AED, Instructor Certification, and Instructor Recertification courses. The Manager ensures that students receive high-quality instruction and training in compliance with the curriculum, guidelines, and standards set by the American Heart Association (AHA).

The Manager-CPR Instruction/American Heart Association (AHA) also manages the functions of the AHA Training Center at Malcolm X, ensuring compliance with criteria and requirements relating to training, certification, hiring and recertification of instructors, issuance of course completion eCards, and recordkeeping. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Creates CPR/AHA course schedules each term in collaboration with the Dean; determines the number and type of courses based on need; schedules class times and location; and makes assignments to CPR instructors and lead instructors.

· Evaluate instructor qualifications by reviewing résumés, verifying credentials, and participating in the hiring and selection process.

· Supervises CPR instructors and lead instructors, monitoring classroom instruction and use of equipment to ensure the quality of instruction and the proper application of AHA curriculum, guidelines, and standards in the classroom.

· Participates in the interviewing, selection and hiring of CPR instructors; works with the Dean and HR staff to ensure the efficient on-boarding and orientation of new instructors.

· Maintains inventory records of CPR/AHA equipment and supplies. Works with Dean in developing budget for CPR/AHA program, and initiates requests for equipment and supply expenditures.

· Reviews students’ course evaluations in collaboration with CPR instructors to assess course effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Submits evaluations to AHA.

· Assists with marketing efforts to promote CPR courses and increase enrollment in CPR classes for healthcare providers and CPR Instructor classes offered.

· Works with community-based organizations and healthcare industry partners to ensure AHA course offerings continue to meet the needs of students and the community.

· Maintains communication with AHA support liaison and remains abreast of AHA updates. Informs CPR instructors of all changes to AHA curriculum, standards, and requirements.

· Manages the AHA Training Center (TC) at Malcolm X College, responsible for the maintenance and security of appropriate records to include certification exams, instructors’ class rosters, and course completion eCards.

· Reviews and monitors instructor’s class rosters and requests for the procurement and distribution of course completion eCards to students qualifying for CPR or CPR Instructor certification.

· Assists and supports the Dean in carrying out all functions relating to the management of AHA/CPR classes and AHA Training Center.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Associate degree in a healthcare field required, a Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or comparable field preferred

· Two years of experience teaching CPR courses

· American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/CPR Instructor credential required

· RN license or Paramedic license desirable

· Supervisory experience desirable

· Knowledge of AHA operations and policies in relation to the administration of a Training Center

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work in a self-directed environment with a minimal supervision

· Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment

· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

 Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire

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