CDL Program Director

Job Description

We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, a matched 401(k) after 60 days, and Paid Time Off after 90 days.

Reporting to the Regional/Program Director, the CDL Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for the CDL Program. The CDL Program Director provides subject matter expertise and actively participates in curriculum development, revision, and implementation. As the subject matter expert, this position provides face-to-face product knowledge training to the Admissions or student groups, utilizing materials generated via the centralized curriculum development process. When engaging with potential students, the CDL Program Director responds to the Admissions or client staff and participates in new student orientation.

The CDL Program Director is responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing instructors within the program(s) of study. The director will convene regular meetings with faculty. Up to 75% travel may be required.

This role also involves monitoring and supporting students within the program. The CDL Program Director plays an active role in student advising, including advising students during the provisional period, addressing complaints, career guidance, and consulting with students facing engagement or academic issues. The director analyzes student data, works with faculty and staff to identify students at risk, contacts students to identify barriers, and provides support and information about student services.

Additionally, the CDL Program Director is responsible for continuous program improvement. This includes developing and maintaining the campus effectiveness plan, collecting data to analyze program performance, and sharing feedback with the academic team to improve the curriculum.

Experience Required:

• Minimum:
• Education varies by field of instruction:
• For CDL: High School Diploma or GED
• Valid CDL Class-A License
• 3 years of academic instruction experience in a post-secondary environment
• 5 years of commercial driving industry experience
• 5 years of management or supervisory experience
• Excellent customer service skills

• Preferred:
• 7 years of academic instruction experience in a post-secondary environment
• 10 years of experience in commercial driving
• Knowledge of federal/state education regulations
• Experience as an academic program director
• Experience in student guidance or related fields

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. This posting does not support employment visa sponsorships.

Ancora Education is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.