Careers at LCC

Job Summary:

Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

Under the leadership of the Public Safety Careers Program Director, the Fire Science Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Regional Fire Training Academy and Fire Science program. They coordinate the overall planning and implementation of the academy as well as assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Fire Science program. This includes overseeing instruction for the Regional Training Fire Academy and Fire Science program including scheduling faculty and courses, providing leadership, planning program marketing, maintaining relationships with external agencies, advisory committees, and industry partners. Responsibilities will include professional interaction with Michigan Bureau of Fire Services, Michigan Firefighters Training Council, and the Regional Alliance for Fire Training to maintaining Third Party Requirements and State of Michigan Certification. The Coordinator will also have responsibility for organizing the Regional Fire Training Academy application process, maintaining and monitoring student database and ranking, and organize adjunct fire academy program faculty. They are responsible for monitoring and maintenance of the Fire Science equipment, labs, and training facilities as well as ensuring supplies are on hand for all course and college needs.

Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (industry relevant) with minimum three (3) years of industry relevant experience; OR, Associate's Degree (industry relevant) and minimum five (5) years of industry relevant experience and relevant industry expertise as demonstrated by industry relevant certifications; OR High School Diploma or GED and minimum seven (7) years of industry relevant experience and relevant industry expertise as demonstrated by industry relevant certifications.

MFFTC Certified Fire Fighter I & II

MFFTC Certified Fire Instructor I

Preferred Qualifications:

MFFTC Certified Fire Instructor II

MFFTC Fire Officer II, III

Lansing Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at lcc.edu/consumer-information/equal.html.