AT-CDL Program Director 100% Traveling

Ancora Education•Glendale, AZ

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, contributes to curriculum development, revision, and implementation, and provides product knowledge training to the Account Management group. The director responds to requests to engage with potential students and participates in new student orientation. The position hires, assigns, orients, develops, evaluates, and recognizes Driver Trainers; convenes regular faculty meetings; and monitors and supports students. Student support includes advising students during provisional periods, responding to complaints and career questions, consulting about engagement or academic progress, identifying students at risk, addressing barriers to success, and connecting students with support services. The director also leads continuous improvement by contributing to the campus effectiveness plan and collecting and analyzing program performance data. The role oversees curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, facilities, and faculty performance and development. It also performs all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer. The position is 100% traveling. Physical duties include climbing in and out of truck cabs, demonstrating vehicle and trailer procedures, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions. A valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and the physical qualifications required to hold a CDL are required, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CDL Class A license and 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.
Knowledge of industry standards and requirements in the field of instruction.
Knowledge of and ability to facilitate learning on course content in the field of instruction.
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards.
Ability to develop collaborative relationships to accomplish work objectives.
Interpersonal 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 formal settings.
Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic environment.
Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
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.

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 for the program’s curriculum and course content.
Participate in curriculum development and revision, provide feedback, and implement new or revised curriculum.
Provide product knowledge training to the Account Management group using centrally developed 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.
Monitor and support students, provide academic advising and counseling, make appropriate referrals, arrange tutoring, and lead retention initiatives.
Maintain regular contact with students, respond to questions and concerns, contact students following absences, and document student interactions and correspondence.
Monitor Driver Trainer contact with students and make weekly follow-up calls to students who were not reached, did not return as promised, or lack a return plan.
Identify students who may be at risk, investigate barriers to success, and provide information about student services.
Oversee the quality of curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, facilities, and instruction; provide weekly cohort performance recaps.
Attend weekly day and evening faculty meetings, faculty meetings, and in-service programs.
Provide program trend information to departments and maintain a record of professional development activities.
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards; assist with preparation and timely submission of government and accreditation reports.
Evaluate student questionnaire data with the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director, conduct faculty conferences when needed, and recommend improvements.
Collaborate with peers and associates to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Contribute to the campus effectiveness plan, collect and analyze program performance data, and pursue continuous program improvement.
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer.