We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, Paid Time Off after 90 days, and a matched 401(k).
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. This position is responsive to the Admissions or client staff when asked to engage with potential students 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.
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 for purposes of (centralized) continuous improvement of the curriculum. Requires up to 75% travel.
Experience Required:

• Minimum:
  • For Commercial Driver's License (CDL): High School Diploma or GED
  • Industry license in the field of instruction if required by industry.
  • 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.
Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.