Automotive Service Technician Program Director

Ancora Education•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The Program Director manages and administers the assigned automotive service technician program, including teaching, student advising and progression, program development and effectiveness, externship and internship management, program data and outcomes, scheduling, student learning outcomes, and retention. The director works with faculty and support staff to improve instructional quality through development, coaching, and training, and ensures compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices. The role also oversees faculty hiring, training, mentoring, and workload assignments; maintains schedules and curriculum; supports a conducive learning environment; and coordinates with campus leadership to ensure the program has appropriate equipment, training aids, and materials. The director advises students, evaluates program outcomes, develops improvement strategies, and maintains relationships with outside organizations that provide externship or clinical experiences. The position may require driving or traveling to various externship, clinical, or job sites.

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 specific program standards.
Educational background equal to or exceeding 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.
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 externship, 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.
Promote integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interactions.
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 program equipment, training aids, and materials.
Maintain ongoing program compliance with national and programmatic accreditation standards.
Identify, coordinate, and maintain working relationships with outside entities that provide clinical or externship 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.