Construction & Trades Management Program Director

Ancora Education•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Program Director manages and administers the assigned Construction & Trades Management program, including teaching, student advising and progression, program development and effectiveness, extern-site and internship management, analysis of program data and outcomes, student and faculty scheduling, learning outcomes, and retention. The director works with faculty and support staff to improve instructional quality through development, coaching, and training. The role is responsible for upholding compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies and procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours.
Five years of industry experience in trades or construction-related fields, such as safety, human resources, or resource controls.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate.
Meets state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program.
One year of management experience.
Understanding of adult learning principles, demonstrated through the ability to teach or train adult learners.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated success collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers.
Ability to drive or travel to various extern, clinical, or job sites.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program.

Nice To Haves

A higher-level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program, from an academic institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Experience with curriculum writing.
Three years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty.
Identify, hire, and train qualified faculty.
Promote the integration of Ancora Education's Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in instruction and student interactions.
Partner with the Director of Education to lead faculty orientation, ongoing training, and professional development.
Provide faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback in a timely manner.
Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads according to company and regulatory policies.
Work with the Campus President and Director of Education to ensure appropriate equipment, training aids, and materials support the curriculum and learning objectives.
Maintain ongoing program compliance with national and programmatic accreditation standards.
Identify, coordinate, and maintain relationships with organizations providing clinical or extern experiences.
Advise students on academic performance and program progression.
Evaluate program-specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed.
Maintain curriculum in accordance with company, state, and accreditor standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.