AT-CDL Program Director 100% Traveling

Ancora Education•Glendale, AZ

10d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The CDL Program Director provides leadership for the CDL Program and reports to the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director. The role serves as a subject matter expert, participates in curriculum development, revision, and implementation, and provides product knowledge training to the Account Management group. The Director responds to Account Management requests to engage with prospective students and participates in new-student orientation. The position hires, assigns, orients, develops, evaluates, and recognizes Driver Trainers; leads and supports staff; and convenes and attends faculty meetings. It monitors and supports students through advising, retention efforts, tutoring referrals, follow-up on absences, and responses to student questions and concerns. The Director also analyzes student and program data, contributes to the campus effectiveness plan, and supports continuous improvement, including preparation of government and accreditation reports. The role also performs all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer. It involves demonstrating truck and trailer operations and inspections, with physical activity and outdoor training exposure described in the posting. The listed work environment is usually not exposed to weather, with a generally moderate noise level; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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 within the field of instruction.
Ability to facilitate learning on course content within the field of instruction.
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work objectives.
Interpersonal relationship skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Creative and problem-solving skills when dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
Presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
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 physical demands such as climbing in and out of a cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, handling equipment, and sustaining physical activity during extended driving and instructional periods.
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 academic instruction experience 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 in the program area.
Participate in curriculum development and revision and implement new and revised curriculum.
Provide product knowledge training to the Account Management group using materials from the centralized curriculum development process.
Engage with prospective students when requested by Account Management and participate in new-student orientation.
Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize Driver Trainers.
Provide student advising and counseling, arrange tutoring or referrals as needed, and lead retention initiatives.
Maintain regular contact with students, respond to questions and concerns, post office hours, and maintain records of interactions and correspondence.
Contact students with absences and follow up weekly with students who were not reached, did not return as promised, or lack a return plan.
Monitor Driver Trainer contact with students and identify students who may need tutoring or other support.
Provide feedback on curriculum and oversee the quality and implementation of instructional materials, equipment, and facilities.
Provide weekly recaps of cohort performance.
Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist new Driver Trainers when assigned; support staff and supervise their instructional and program needs.
Attend weekly day and evening faculty meetings, other faculty meetings, and in-service programs; maintain records of professional development activities.
Share information with departments about trends and changes in program specialty areas and collaborate with peers and associates on interdepartmental activities.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Participate in government and accreditation report preparation and ensure timely submission and accuracy.
Assist the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director in evaluating student questionnaire data and conduct faculty conferences when needed, providing recommendations for improvement.
Collect and analyze program performance data and participate in developing and maintaining the campus effectiveness plan.
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer, including demonstrating vehicle operations, trailer coupling and uncoupling, inspections, and maneuvering.