AT-CDL Program Director 100% Traveling

Ancora Education•Concord, NH

10d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director, the CDL Program Director provides leadership for the CDL Program and serves as a subject matter expert. The role contributes to curriculum development, revision, and implementation; trains the Account Management group on program content using centrally developed materials; supports engagement with prospective students; and participates in new student orientation. The Program Director hires, assigns, orients, develops, evaluates, and recognizes Driver Trainers, convenes regular faculty meetings, and supervises instructional and program needs. The position monitors and supports students through advising, counseling, referrals, tutoring coordination, retention initiatives, and regular communication. It analyzes student and program data to identify barriers to student success and assess program performance, and contributes to the campus effectiveness plan and continuous improvement. The Program Director also supports curriculum and instructional quality, faculty development, institutional compliance, and preparation of government and accreditation reports. The role performs all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer. This is a 100% traveling position. The work may involve demonstrating vehicle operations and inspections outdoors in varying weather. The listed physical demands include frequent climbing in and out of a cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, handling training equipment, and cranking trailer landing gear. The employee must maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet applicable DOT physical qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDL Class A license with at least 3 years of driving experience.
5 years of industry experience in the field of instruction.
2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
Knowledge of faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
Knowledge of industry standards and requirements in the field of instruction.
Ability to facilitate learning on course content within the field of instruction.
Ability to build collaborative relationships to accomplish work objectives, including listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others’ efforts.
Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Creative and problem-solving skills when working with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
Presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in formal settings.
Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic environment.
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including climbing in and out of a cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, handling training and safety equipment, and cranking trailer landing gear.
Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher, documented specialized competency within the field of instruction, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.
5 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.
10 years of experience in the field of instruction.
Working knowledge of federal and state government education regulations.
3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
Previous experience as an academic program director.
Experience in student guidance or related fields.
Working knowledge of federal and state government regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for the CDL Program and serve as a subject matter expert.
Participate in curriculum development and revision, provide feedback, and implement new or revised curriculum.
Provide program product knowledge training to the Account Management group using centrally generated materials.
Engage with potential students when requested and participate in new student orientation.
Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, recognize, supervise, mentor, and support Driver Trainers and other program staff.
Convene and attend faculty meetings, including weekly day and evening meetings, and attend in-service programs.
Advise and counsel students, including students receiving failing assessments, students in a provisional period, and students with career-related questions or concerns about their engagement or academic progress.
Provide referrals to outside resources when student counseling needs exceed the school’s scope, refer students to appropriate staff for non-academic concerns, and provide or arrange tutoring as needed.
Lead retention initiatives and maintain regular, timely contact with students in the program.
Contact students who miss class and follow up weekly with students who were not reached, did not return as promised, or have not identified a return plan.
Maintain records of interactions and correspondence with students and monitor Driver Trainer contacts and results.
Identify students who may be at risk, investigate barriers to success, and provide support and information about student services.
Serve as the curriculum subject matter expert and provide weekly cohort performance recaps.
Provide leadership and support for staff and their instructional and program needs.
Share information with departments about trends and changes in program specialty areas and collaborate with colleagues on interdepartmental activities.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal and state institutional regulations and accreditation standards.
Participate in government and accreditation report preparation and ensure reports are timely and accurate.
Assist the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director in evaluating student questionnaire data, conduct faculty conferences as needed, and recommend improvements.
Maintain a record of professional development activities.
Contribute to the campus effectiveness plan, collect program data, analyze program performance, and support continuous improvement.
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer, including demonstrating vehicle coupling and uncoupling, inspections, and vehicle maneuvering.