AAS Fire Science Program Manager (10 month)

AAS Fire Science Program Manager (10 month)

Salary

$50,198.00 - $64,443.00 Annually

Location

MMI - 1101 Washington St, Marion, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08203

College/Division

MMI-501030-Dean of Students

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 5:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Marion Military Institute

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

MISSION: Advance leadership education, training, and character development through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular programs, including approved Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Provide civilian career information, career-path exploration, and soft-skills development.

JOB SUMMARY:

AAS Fire Science Program Manager, Senior Instructor, and Instructional Coordinator supports the mission and vision of the Anthony J. Rane Center for Leadership by assisting in the design, delivery, and management of Fire & EMS programs. This position focuses on Fire & EMS Programs.

FS Manager for short is our AAS Fire Science Program Manager, Senior Instructor, and Instructional Coordinator. The FS Manager, assisted by an Assistant Program Manager, dual-hats as firefighting Senior Instructor and Instructional Coordinator, while supervising Fire & EMS Programs instructors, coordinating with Alabama Fire College (AFC) for adjunct instructors, testing, and certification. The FS Manager is also responsible for coordinating support for academic pathways related to Fire and EMS careers, and contributes to leadership, character development, and center-wide programming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to general faculty policies and guidelines specified by the ACCS Board of Trustees, Faculty/Staff Handbook, President, and Commandant of Cadets, the successful candidate will also perform the following duties:

1. Fire & EMS Program Management

• Oversee and supervise all fire and EMS part-time instructors, including adjunct instructors provided through the Alabama Fire College.
• Support a comprehensive plan to create viable career pathways in EMS and Fire services.
• Develop and implement a progressive plan to increase enrollment and completion rates in the Fire & EMS Programs.
• Collaborate with the Alabama Fire College to expand and enhance Fire/EMS offerings that support local, state, and national Fire & EMS organizations.
• Develop and implement a plan to increase success rates for Fire & EMS training programs, including establishing and tracking pass rates achieved by full-time, part-time, and adjunct instructors training our cadets.
• Identify and coordinate Fire & EMS-related guest speakers.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit entities, and industry to strengthen program support.
• Develop recruiting initiatives for potential Fire & EMS cadets in coordination with Enrollment Management.
• Coordinate occasional weekend events designed to stimulate interest in first Fire & EMS careers.
• Identify and coordinate guest speakers who can discuss careers in emergency management fields.
• Manage articulation and transfer agreements and assist in developing academic programs in first responder and emergency management fields in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.
• Manage cadet progress and track follow-on success after program completion. This includes synchronizing and supporting efforts that contribute to their individual success.
• Oversee administrative, maintenance, health, safety, and security needs of all Fire & EMS program resources.
• Maintain inventory, accountability, and proper stewardship of equipment, supplies, and property related to the Fire & EMS training programs.
• Mentor cadets in Fire & EMS programs to prepare them for careers and opportunities in these fields.
• Provide classroom instruction and training as the firefighting Senior Instructor.

2. Facilities Oversight

• Manage expansion and modification projects related to the MMI First Responder Training Complex.
• Coordinate use of, maintenance of, and management of the MMI First Responder Training Complex.

3. Other duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Center for Leadership or Commandant of Cadets.
• Supervise one FT Assistant Program Manager (10 month) and adjunct instructors.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Fire Fighter or EMS; experience as a volunteer firefighter/EMS is applicable.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a trainer, particularly in training fire and EMS skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, professional conduct, and supervisory experience.
• Minimum two years of program management or equivalent experience.
• Associate's degree.
• Ability to effectively engage with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fire Science background with at least 10 years of practitioner experience. A fire science background is more important than military experience.
• Minimum 3 years as a firefighting supervisor (Lieutenant or Chief preferred; Sergeant-level acceptable).
• Certification as a Fire Fighter Instructor.
• Experience collaborating with EMS, public health, law enforcement, and emergency response partners.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience running physical fitness programs.
• Optimally desire, 20 years of military experience at the rank of E-7 to E-9 or officer rank O-4/O-5.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Fire & EMS instruction and national certification standards.
• Understanding assessment and evaluation processes for Fire & EMS training.
• Strong organizational and event-planning skills.
• Competence with technology, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong event-planning and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ethical and professional leadership qualities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment, including frequent evening and weekend duties.
• This job description covers major duties but does not limit additional responsibilities that may be assigned.

SALARY: Salary Schedule C3 00, $50,198-64,443 (10 months); based on relevant education and experience.

PROJECTED START DATE: ASAP.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• Complete application files must be received through NeoEd by July 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., Central.

• A complete application package consists of:

• online MMI employment application,

• Letter of interest,

• Current resume [Note: Resume should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications, required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement], and

• Copy of college transcripts and higher [Note: Applicants should submit ONLY those transcripts from institutions where degrees were awarded (Associates degree or higher. Official transcripts will be required if you are offered the position)].

• Applicant application files that are not complete by the closing date will not be considered.

• The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.

• Prior to a job offer being made, applicant must submit employment verifications from current and prior education employers.

NOTE: Failure to receive any item listed above, on or before the closing date, will result in disqualification from further consideration. Only items that are postmarked on or before the closing date can be accepted after the closing date.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:

Monday-Friday

(855)524-5627

An advisory committee will review application files. Individuals selected as finalists will be invited for an interview. A maximum of three finalists will be recommended to the College President for consideration. The President may select one of the recommended applicants to fill the vacancy or may choose to reopen the application and selection process. Applicants must travel at their own expense. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 683.2368.

MMI is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or application for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. The school will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants of employees. The school reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Marion Military Institute is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Employer ACCS