AT - Program Director - CDL - 100% Traveling

Ancora Education•Lakewood, WA

5d•$0 - $80,200

About The Position

The CDL Program Director provides leadership and subject-matter expertise for the CDL program, reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director. The role contributes to curriculum development, revision, and implementation; trains account management staff on program content; supports prospective and new students; and hires, assigns, orients, develops, evaluates, and recognizes Driver Trainers. The director also convenes faculty meetings and monitors and supports students throughout their program of study. The position provides academic advising and counseling, supports student retention, identifies students at risk, and connects students with appropriate tutoring, school staff, or outside resources. It monitors student engagement and academic progress, maintains records of student interactions, and follows up with students regarding absences and barriers to success. The director also oversees curriculum quality and implementation, reviews cohort performance, supports faculty development, and contributes to government and accreditation reporting. The CDL Program Director works on continuous program improvement, including contributing to the campus effectiveness plan and collecting and analyzing program performance data. The role also performs all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer. The position is listed as 100% traveling, and its duties include demonstrating vehicle inspections and maneuvers and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

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 working relationships.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
Creative and problem-solving skills in working with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
Presentation skills and the 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 changing environment.
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards.
Ability to meet DOT physical qualifications and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including climbing in and out of a cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, cranking trailer landing gear, handling training and safety equipment, and sustaining activity during extended driving and instructional periods.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher, documented specialized competency in 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 and subject-matter expertise for the CDL program.
Contribute to curriculum development and revision, and implement new or revised curriculum.
Provide program product-knowledge training to the Account Management group and respond to requests to engage with potential students.
Participate in new student orientation.
Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize Driver Trainers.
Provide academic advising and counseling, referrals, and tutoring arrangements as needed.
Lead student retention initiatives and maintain regular contact with students in the program.
Follow up with students regarding absences, missed contacts, and plans to return; maintain records of student communications.
Identify students who may be at risk or need tutoring, investigate barriers to success, and provide support and information about student services.
Monitor Driver Trainer contact with students and the results of that contact.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for the program curriculum and provide feedback in the curriculum development and revision process.
Provide weekly cohort performance recaps.
Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist new Driver Trainers when assigned.
Lead and support staff and supervise instructional and program needs.
Attend weekly day and evening faculty meetings, faculty meetings, and in-service programs; maintain a record of professional development activities.
Share information with departments about trends and changes in program specialty areas and collaborate with peers to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Maintain current knowledge of federal and state institutional regulations and accreditation standards relevant to the program.
Participate in preparing government and accreditation reports and help ensure their timely submission and accuracy.
Assist the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director with evaluating student questionnaire data, conduct faculty conferences when needed, and recommend improvements.
Support continuous program improvement, contribute to the campus effectiveness plan, and collect data to analyze program performance.
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer, including physically demonstrating trailer coupling and uncoupling, inspections, and vehicle maneuvering.