CDL Program Director- Eastern TN - Knoxville

Reporting to the Regional/National 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 in a particular program, this CDL Program Director provides face-to-face product knowledge training to the Admissions or student groups, utilizing materials generated via the centralized curriculum development process.  When asked to engage with potential students, this position is responsive to the Admissions or client staff and actively 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 CDL Program Director will convene meetings with faculty regularly. A Maximum of 75% travel required.

This CDL Program Director is also responsible for monitoring and supporting the student population within his/her program of study.  The CDL Program Director 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 academic progress are in question. The CDL Program Director 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 is responsible for the continuous improvement of the program. Actively engaged in the development and maintenance of the campus effectiveness plan, the CDL Program Director collects data to analyze program performance. Program performance data and feedback from the local advisory board are shared with the Academic team to (centralized) continuously improve the curriculum.  

Experience Required:

• Minimum:
  • Education requirement varies by field of instruction:
  • For Commercial Driver’s License (CDL): High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid CDL Class-A License
  • 3 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
  • 5 years of commercial driving industry experience
  • 5 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
  • Excellent customer service skills
• Preferred:
  • 7 years of experience in academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
  • 10 years of experience in the field of commercial  driving
  • Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations
  • 7 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
  • Previous experience as an academic program director
  • Experience in student guidance, or related field
  • Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S.

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