Automotive Program Director

Ancora Education•McAllen, TX

19d

About The Position

The Program Director manages and administers the assigned program, including teaching, student advising and progression, program development and effectiveness, extern-site and internship management, program data and outcomes, scheduling, learning outcomes, and retention. The role works with faculty and support staff to improve instructional quality through development, coaching, and training, while maintaining compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices. The Program Director supports the learning environment, faculty hiring and development, curriculum, schedules, equipment and materials, external relationships, student advising, and program improvement. The position also includes travel or driving to extern, clinical, or job sites. Work is usually not exposed to weather conditions, and the workplace noise level is usually moderate. The role may involve prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Requirements

Certification or a degree at or above the credential level offered in the corresponding program, from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, as required by program standards.
At least 5 years of industry experience within the last 10 years.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate.
Meet all state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program.
At least 1 year of management experience.
Understanding of adult learning principles, evidenced by the ability to teach or train adult learners.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated success collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers.
Ability to drive or travel to various extern, clinical, or job sites.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program.

Nice To Haves

A higher-level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program, from an appropriately accredited academic institution.
Experience with curriculum writing.
3 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty.
Identify, hire, and train qualified faculty.
Monitor and promote the integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interaction.
Partner with the Director of Education to lead faculty development, including orientation, ongoing training, and professional development.
Provide faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback in a timely manner.
Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads in accordance with company and regulatory policies.
Work with the Campus President and Director of Education to ensure appropriate equipment, training aids, and materials support the program curriculum and learning objectives.
Maintain ongoing program compliance with national and programmatic accreditation standards.
Identify, coordinate, and maintain relationships with outside entities that provide clinical or extern experiences.
Advise students on academic performance and program progression.
Evaluate program-specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed.
Maintain curriculum in accordance with company, state, and accreditor standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.