Program Director – CDL

Role Overview

• Provides leadership for the CDL Program.
• Participates actively 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.
• Monitors and supports the student population within the program.
• Analyzes student population data to identify students at risk.
• Collects data 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.
• Knowledge of industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the Google Suite and database programs (CampusNexus preferred).
• Appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.