CDL Program Coordinator

Grayson College • Denison, TX

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About The Position

Grayson College is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced CDL Program Coordinator to lead, manage, and support the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. The CDL Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, compliance, instructional quality, and day-to-day operations of the CDL program. This role ensures that students receive high-quality instruction aligned with state and federal regulations while supporting instructors, maintaining equipment, and fostering strong industry standards and partnerships. This is a 9-month full-time Faculty position. This position reports to Grayson College’s Director of Industrial Technologies and the Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction. The salary for this position is based on the Grayson College 2025-2026 Faculty Salary scale, https://www.grayson.edu/employment/files/faculty-scale-25-26.pdf

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Minimum three (3) years of commercial driving experience within the past ten (10) years, or meet minimum requirements for instructor licensure
• Knowledge of CDL regulations, FMCSA standards, and industry best practices
• Ability to effectively communicate, teach, coach, and evaluate students and instructors
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Clean driving record (reviewed on a case-by-case basis if not fully compliant)
• Ability to pass and maintain: o DOT physical o DOT drug and alcohol screening o Criminal background check (reviewed on a case-by-case basis; second-chance friendly)
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

• Prior CDL instructional or program coordination experience
• Previous teaching, training, or supervisory experience
• Completion of a CDL instructor development course (or willingness to complete a minimum 40-hour course upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the CDL training program, including scheduling, curriculum delivery, instructional consistency, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and hands-on CDL training ( this is not an exhaustive list ).
• Ensure compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), FMCSA, and other applicable state and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate program records, including student enrollment, attendance, instructional hours, progress, and outcomes.
• Teaching hours may be a combination of morning, afternoon and/or night sessions.
• Works as a team member in the Industrial Technologies Department; complies with the "faculty responsibilities" as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College's Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Develops and updates curriculum as updated by the State of Texas, participates in college committees and assists in registration, advisement, and recruiting of students.
• Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes as directed to meet THECB Core Objectives and SACSCOC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Director.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
• Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED