Program Director – CDL

Role Overview

• Provide leadership for the CDL Program.
• Provide subject matter expertise and participate in curriculum development and implementation process.
• Provide product knowledge training to the Account management group.
• Assist in new student orientation and engage with potential students.
• Responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing Driver Trainers.
• Convene meetings with faculty regularly.
• Monitor and support the student population within assigned responsibility.
• Analyze student population data and identify students at risk.
• Collect data to analyze program performance for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CDL License
• 3 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment.
• 5 years of industry experience in the field of instruction.
• 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Ability to qualify as a CDL Driver/ Driver Trainer.
• Knowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting.
• Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.
• Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners.
• Ability and desire to embrace the school’s mission.
• Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations.
• Knowledge of industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
• Knowledge of and ability to facilitate learning on course content within the field of instruction.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and database programs (CampusVue preferred).
• Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships for the purpose of accomplishing work objectives; developing relationships with other individuals by listening, sharing ideas, and appreciating others' efforts.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• Excellent creative and problem solving skills in dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to meet and/or exceed defined goals.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.
• Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Knowledge of the federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards.
• Associate’s Degree or higher, documented specialized competency within the field of instruction, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction (preferred).
• 5 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment (preferred).
• 10 years of experience in the field of instruction (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations (preferred).
• 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role (preferred).
• Previous experience as an academic program director (preferred).
• Experience in student guidance, or related fields (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal/state government regulations (preferred).