AT-CDL Program Director 100% Traveling

Ancora Education•Contoocook, NH

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 who contributes to curriculum development, revision, and implementation; provides program product knowledge training to the Account Management group; engages with prospective students when requested; and participates in new student orientation. The director hires, assigns, orients, develops, evaluates, and recognizes Driver Trainers; convenes regular faculty meetings; and monitors and supports students. Student support includes advising during provisional periods, responding to complaints and career questions, addressing concerns about engagement or academic progress, identifying students at risk, and helping students overcome barriers to success. The director also leads continuous program improvement by contributing to the campus effectiveness plan and collecting and analyzing program performance data. The position oversees student services and retention, curriculum and instructional materials, and faculty performance and development. It includes maintaining contact and records for students, coordinating referrals and tutoring, monitoring Driver Trainer student outreach, supporting and supervising instructional staff, attending faculty meetings and in-service programs, maintaining professional development records, and contributing to government and accreditation reports. The director also performs all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer. The work may involve demonstrating vehicle and trailer skills outdoors in varying weather. The description identifies physical demands including climbing in and out of a truck cab, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, reaching, handling training and safety equipment, and sustaining activity and alertness during extended driving and instructional periods. A valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and required DOT physical qualifications must be maintained, 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, and ability to facilitate learning on course content in that field.
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards.
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work objectives.
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.
Excellent 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including maintaining the DOT medical certification and physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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 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 in the program area.
Participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation, and provide feedback to the Home Office Executive team.
Provide product knowledge training to the Account Management group using centrally developed materials; engage with prospective students when requested and participate in new student orientation.
Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize Driver Trainers.
Monitor and support students, provide academic advising and counseling as needed, and refer students to outside resources or appropriate staff when needed.
Arrange or provide tutoring, lead retention initiatives, maintain regular student contact, and respond to student questions and concerns in a timely manner.
Contact students who miss class or meet the specified absence criteria; maintain records of student interactions and correspondence; and make weekly follow-up calls to specified students.
Monitor Driver Trainer contact with students and identify students who need tutoring or other support.
Oversee the quality and implementation of curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, and facilities; provide weekly recaps of cohort performance.
Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist new Driver Trainers; lead and support staff and their instructional and program needs.
Attend weekly day and evening faculty meetings, faculty meetings, and in-service programs; support improvements to course offerings, instructional delivery, and texts.
Share information with departments about trends and changes in program specialty areas and collaborate with peers to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Maintain records of professional development and current knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
Participate in government and accreditation reports and ensure timely submission and accuracy.
Assist the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director in reviewing student questionnaire data, conduct faculty conferences as necessary, and recommend improvements.
Contribute to the campus effectiveness plan, collect and analyze program performance data, and support continuous program improvement.
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer.