Program Director – CDL

Role Overview

• Reporting to the Director of Education, the CDL Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for the CDL Program.
• Provides subject matter expertise and actively participates in curriculum development, revision, and implementation process.
• Provides product knowledge training to the campus leadership and Admissions team.
• Engages with potential students and actively participates in new student orientation.
• Responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing Driver Trainers within the program(s) of study.
• Convene meetings with faculty on a regular basis.
• Monitors and supports the student population within his/her program of study.
• Plays an active role in student advising process, including advising students during the provisional period and meeting with students who initiate a complaint.
• Analyzes student population data and identifies students who may be at risk, providing support and information concerning student services.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of the program and data collection for purposes of analyzing program performance.

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
• CDL Driving
• 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 the Google Suite and database programs (CampusNexus 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.
• Appropriate 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 Department of Education, state, local and accreditation standards.