Program Director, Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration -12 Month

Cape Fear Community College•Castle Hayne - North Campus, NC

About The Position

The Program Director leads and oversees Cape Fear Community College’s Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program, provides technical direction, teaches in classroom and laboratory settings, and performs administrative duties. The position receives general supervision from the Trades & Transportation department chair and is responsible for program oversight, including direct supervision of faculty and professional staff. The program director teaches a minimum of 18 contact hours weekly. The role develops and coordinates instruction, curriculum, supplemental materials, and assessments; maintains student attendance and performance records; and contributes to program goals, policies, staffing recommendations, and instructional coordination. It evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of program services and processes and reviews potential improvements with the Advanced Manufacturing department chair. The director assesses and requests program supplies and equipment, supports student recruitment and retention, coordinates program publications and community relations, and works with industry partners and faculty to keep instruction current with industry techniques and trends. The position also coordinates with student services on admissions, progression, and graduation policies, oversees assigned facilities and equipment, and ensures safe work practices.

Requirements

Education, certification(s), or industry experience in the field.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Knowledge of current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Ability to interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, as well as federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to effectively direct the academic area in support of college programs.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for observation, reading, writing, communication, equipment operation, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to assigned duties, including extended standing or sitting, operating equipment, handling varied tasks, bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to make sound decisions, respond to questions, and demonstrate intellectual capabilities.
Submit unofficial transcripts and/or training certifications with the application; official transcripts for all degrees obtained are required before the first day of work or hire date. Applicants whose highest education is a high school diploma or equivalent must provide proof of completion.
Candidates educated outside the United States and its territories must obtain, at their own expense, an outside credential evaluation validating their degree as equivalent to a U.S. regionally accredited college or university Baccalaureate or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Provide current, relevant workforce-preparation instruction using current technology and effective teaching methods that meet employer needs.
Teach a minimum of 18 contact hours weekly.
Plan, direct, and participate in program instruction; develop supplemental materials and tests; and maintain accurate student attendance and performance records.
Participate in developing and implementing program goals, objectives, policies, priorities, curriculum, and instructional coordination.
Recommend appropriate service and staffing levels within departmental policy, and recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Monitor and evaluate service delivery, workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify improvements and review them with the Advanced Manufacturing department chair.
Assess material, supply, and equipment needs and submit requests for orders.
Coordinate efforts to recruit and retain students, and coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity, and community relations activities.
Work with industry partners and faculty to keep instruction current with industry techniques and trends, including building and maintaining an active advisory committee.
Coordinate with student services on program admission, progression, and graduation policies.
Coordinate selection, use, and maintenance of assigned program equipment and facilities; may identify, negotiate, and contract for educational facilities and locations.
Ensure adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Directly supervise faculty and professional staff.