Coordinator - Truck Driver Training

Illinois Central College • East Peoria, IL

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About The Position

The Truck Driver Training Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing an educational experience enabling students to learn and exhibit the safe operation of semi-trailer trucks through the use of classroom instruction, behind the wheel training and actual driving performance on the road and in the yard. Compensation for the Coordinator - Truck Driver Training is $45,240.00 - $52,041.60 annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of experience as a truck driver and 2 years of experience providing truck driving instruction OR 2 years of program coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in related field.
• Valid CDL with acceptable driving record.
• Strong Semi-truck mechanics and safe truck driving practices.
• Strong understanding of Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
• Understanding of aggressive and defensive driving skills and proper and safe handling of dangerous/hazardous goods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations, execute protocols relative/necessary to train students, meet requirements relative to legal, medical, DOT, Secretary of State, etc.
• Develop schedule of classes and input into PeopleSoft.
• Answer all inquiries about program, content, registration, etc.
• Assists with program marketing and student recruitment, including the development and distribution of brochures, website content, news releases, and participation in job fairs and related events.
• Collects and analyzes data on marketing efforts to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategies.
• Ensure that students are properly registered and entered into PeopleSoft, along with tracking financial-related matters involving student tuition.
• Responsible for budget review and purchasing of goods, services and equipment.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained and operable.
• Develop and monitor annual program plan and annual budget.
• Interviews potential students for program.
• Tracks legal requirements of students (DUI’s, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic-related infractions, etc.), and DOT.
• Works on student medical requirements, as well as ascertaining individual marketability (at times procuring pre-hires for job stability).
• Coordinate recruiter visits to support student job placement and job placement tracking.
• Reviews and complies student evaluations and acts on any issues or complaints.
• Handles customer service issues.
• Responsible for outreach to various WIOA agencies (and other non-profit organizations), trucking companies, Secretary of State, DOT, truck vendors, repair facilities, etc.
• Administers ICC’s drug & alcohol program and works with student drug screen consortium.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED