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The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer provides subject matter expertise and actively participates in curriculum development, revision, and implementation process. As the subject matter expert in a particular program, the CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer provides face to face product knowledge training to the Account management group, utilizing materials generated via the centralized curriculum development process. This position is responsive to the Account management staff when asked to engage with potential students and actively participates in new student orientation. The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer is responsible for hiring, assigning, orienting, developing, evaluating, and recognizing Driver Trainers within the program(s) of study. The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer will convene meetings with faculty on a regular basis. The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer is also responsible for monitoring and supporting the student population within his/her program of study. The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer plays an active role in the student advising process, including advising students during the provisional period, meeting with students who initiate a complaint, advising students who have career-oriented questions, and consulting with students whose engagement and/or academic progress is in question. The CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer analyzes student population data, working with faculty and staff to identify students who may be at risk, and contacting students to identify barriers to success and to provide support and information concerning student services. Finally, the CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer is responsible for continuous improvement of the program. Actively engaged in the development and maintenance of the campus effectiveness plan, the CDL Program Director/Lead Driver Trainer collects data for purposes of analyzing program performance.\nKey Responsibilities\nI. Provides Services to Students\nSupplements Driver Trainer advising for students receiving failing assessments.\n\nProvides academic advising as needed to students. Provides referrals to outside resources when counseling needs go beyond the scope of the school. Provides or arranges for student tutoring when needed.\n\nLeads student retention initiatives for students in the program who experience barriers to success.\n\nMaintains regular contact with all students within the program area and responds to their questions and/or concerns in a timely manner. Posts office hours for students.\n\nRefers students to appropriate staff for non-academic problem resolution.\n\nContacts students who miss days from class or whose absence during the week results in more than four absences during the course.\n\nMaintains records of interactions and correspondence with students (i.e. phone calls, emails, mail).\n\nMonitors contact, and results of contact, from Driver Trainers to students in assigned program area(s). Makes calls weekly to students who (a) were not called or could not be reached; (b) did not return as promised; or (c) did not offer plans to return by a specific date. Offers appropriate academic advice and demonstrates genuine interest in students.\n\nIdentifies students needing tutoring.\n\nII. Oversees Status of Quality of Curriculum, Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Facilities\nServes as a subject matter expert regarding academic curriculum for program area.\n\nActively provides feedback in the curriculum development/revision process led by the Home Office Executive team.\n\nProvides implementation of new and revised curriculum.\n\nProvides input into creating the master schedule regarding course sequencing, offerings, room assignments, and Driver Trainer teaching assignments.\n\nIII. Oversees Faculty Performance and Development\nOrients, monitors, supervises, mentors, and assists new Driver Trainers when assigned.\n\nProvides leadership and supports all staff and supervises their instructional and program needs.\n\nAttends weekly day and evening faculty meetings. Meeting topics may include improvement of course offerings, methods of instructional delivery, selection of texts, and such other purposes which serve to improve the quality of the instructional program.\n\nProvides information to all departments as trends and changes in program specialty areas occur.\n\nAttends faculty meetings and in-service programs. Maintains a record of professional development activities.\n\nMaintains current personal knowledge of federal and state institutional regulations, and accreditation standards related to program area.\n\nParticipates in preparation of government and agency reports and ensures their timely submission and accuracy.\n\nAssists the Director of Quality Assurance/Regional Program Director in evaluating data collected from student questionnaires and conducts faculty conferences when necessary to discuss the results and provides recommendations for improvement.\n\nCollaborates with peers and associates to ensure coordination of interdepartmental activities.\n\nPerforms all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer.\n\nExperience and Education Required\nHigh school diploma or GED.\n\nCDL License\n\n5 years of industry experience in the field of instruction.\n\n2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.\n\nKnowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting.\n\nMotivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching.\n\nKnowledge of industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction.\n\nKnowledge of and ability to facilitate learning on course content within the field of instruction.\n\nAbility 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.\n\nSuperior verbal and written communication skills.\n\nInterpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.\n\nExcellent creative and problem solving skills in dealing with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff.\n\nExcellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups in a formal setting.\n\nManagement skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies in a dynamic and changing environment.\n\nKnowledge of the federal (FMCSA) and state Department of Motor Vehicle Agency requirements\n\nExperience and Education Preferred\nAssociate’s Degree or higher, documented specialized competency within the field of instruction, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction.\n\n10 years of experience in the field of instruction.\n\nWorking knowledge of federal/state government education regulations.\n\n3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role.\n\nPrevious experience as an academic program director.\n\nExperience in student guidance, or related fields.\n\nWorking knowledge of federal/state government education regulations.\n\nPhysical Demands\nMobility & Balance: Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist and reach to perform pre/post-trip inspections and navigate tight spaces.\n\nStrength: Ability to crank trailer landing gear (often 100+ lbs), handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading (if applicable).\n\nEndurance: Ability to sustain physical activity and be alert during extending driving and instructional periods, including exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, ice or snow.\n\nSensory Acuity and Overall Health: Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL, with or without reasonable accommodations, as required by Federal regulations.\n\nSpecific Tasks & Considerations:\nDemonstrating Skills: Physically showing students how to couple/uncouple trailers, perform inspections, and maneuver the large vehicle.\n\nEnvironmental Exposure: Working outdoors in various conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow while training.\n\nWork Environment\nWork environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.\nNote\nThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.\nI have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. 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