Automotive Service Technician Program Director

Ancora Education•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•$63,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Program Director manages and administers the assigned program, including teaching, student advising, program development and effectiveness, externship and internship management, student progression, program data and outcomes, scheduling, student learning outcomes, and retention. The role works with faculty and support staff to continuously improve instructional quality through development, coaching, and training, while ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices. The Program Director establishes a conducive learning environment; recruits, hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates faculty; maintains course schedules and faculty workloads; supports appropriate equipment and curriculum materials; and maintains program compliance and curriculum standards. The role also builds relationships with outside organizations that provide externship experiences, advises students on academic performance and progression, and evaluates program outcomes to implement improvements. The position may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Certification or a higher degree 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; educational background must equal or exceed the maximum credential offered in the program area.
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, demonstrated through 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 academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Promote integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles into instruction and student interactions.
Partner with the Director of Education on faculty orientation, ongoing training, and professional development.
Provide faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback.
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 the program has appropriate equipment, training aids, and materials.
Ensure ongoing program compliance and maintain 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.