Director of Training - HVAC and Electrical

Director of Training - HVAC and Electrical Applications

Join to apply for the Director of Training - HVAC and Electrical Applications role at Strata Tech Education Group at Tulsa Welding School and Technology Center.

This vital role will provide direct academic oversight, ensure instructional excellence, and foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student and faculty success. You will recruit, train, and retain qualified instructors, while driving initiatives that enhance student engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, paid holidays, and two weeks of paid time off annually.

• Provide academic leadership and program oversight for the HVAC and Electrical Applications programs, ensuring quality instruction, curriculum relevance, and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor full- and part-time instructors with strong trade experience and teaching aptitude.
• Coordinate faculty development and continuing education to maintain instructional excellence and alignment with current industry practices, safety standards, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate faculty performance through classroom observations, student feedback, and data‑driven assessments; implement instructional improvements where needed.
• Lead student success initiatives, collaborating with other departments by promoting student engagement, persistence, and program completion through daily outreach and documented reporting measures.
• Manage and meet monthly program retention and reentry targets.
• Oversee curriculum delivery in both classroom and lab environments to ensure hands‑on learning that reflects real‑world applications.
• Manage scheduling for instructors, classes, and lab activities, as well as coordinate vacation, sick time, and shift assignment coverage in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Conduct regular faculty meetings to communicate program goals, review outcomes, and share best practices in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and industry licensing standards.
• Monitor classroom and lab resources, including supply ordering and inventory management in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Collaborate with the Campus President and other school leaders to address student academic progression, attendance, persistence and program licensing, accreditation, and operational matters.
• Prepare regular reports on program performance, staffing, and student progress.
• Perform other related duties assigned to support program growth and quality.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in HVAC, Electrical, or related skilled trades.
• License, certification, or 18 SCH in subject of HVAC, Electrical or related skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or educational setting.
• Strong computer/technology, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to motivate and support both students and faculty.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Commitment to maintaining a student‑centered, results‑driven learning environment.