CDL Program Director

Compensation & Employment Information

• Compensation $60,000 / annually
• Compensation Type:
  Exempt
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Grade: E12
• Department:
  Program Administration

POSITION OVERVIEW The CDL Program Director provides comprehensive leadership, administrative oversight, and strategic direction for the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and Heavy Equipment training programs within the Workforce Development. This role combines high-level departmental management, supervisory authority, regulatory compliance, curriculum innovation, and active instructional/examination duties. The Director oversees all daily operations, manages program curriculum, supervises CDL Instructors, Examiners, and the Program Manager, and serves as the primary liaison to state/federal regulatory agencies, industry employers, and community partners.

Additionally, the Director obtains and maintains New Mexico DMV CDL Examiner certification, provides direct classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, oversees state testing operations, and collaborates closely with the CTE/Workforce Development Director on grant opportunities, strategic partnerships, and statewide workforce initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Departmental Operations & Strategic Leadership: Provides administrative and operational oversight for all CDL, Heavy Equipment, and related workforce development programs. Ensures smooth program execution across main, satellite, and mobile training locations. Manages program courses, schedules, and administrative workflows within the Modern Campus management system.

Supervision & Personnel Management: Directly supervises, schedules, evaluates, and supports CDL Instructors, certified CDL Examiners, and the CDL Program Manager. Leads recruitment, hiring onboarding, professional development, and performance reviews for departmental staff.

Regulatory Compliance & Agency Reporting: Ensures total compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry‑Level Driver Training (ELDT) standards, and New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guidelines. Compiles, verifies, and submits required compliance and performance reports to state and federal agencies.

Curriculum & Assessment Development: Leads the continuous development, evaluation, and modernization of CDL and Heavy Equipment curricula, incorporating state‑of‑the‑art simulator technologies and hands‑on fieldwork standards. Oversees student learning outcome assessments to ensure workforce readiness.

Testing Guidance & Examiner Certification: Obtains and maintains certification through the New Mexico DMV as an official CDL Examiner. Provides guidance, quality control, and direct oversight of all institutional CDL skills testing operations, ensuring LCC’s status as a compliant stationary and mobile testing facility.

Instructional Delivery: Prepares and delivers classroom theory, lab simulations, and behind‑the‑wheel instructional sessions as needed. Models instructional excellence and safe vehicle operation for instructional staff.

Partner Relations, Outreach & Marketing: Actively markets CDL and workforce programs to prospective students, regional businesses, and community organizations. Establishes and maintains collaborative partnerships with industry employers, government agencies, and workforce boards to facilitate job placements, apprenticeships, and customized contract training.

Grant Development & Strategic Partnerships: Collaborates with the CTE/Workforce Development Director to identify, pursue, and manage grant opportunities, external funding sources, and workforce development partnerships.

Workforce Data Management & Modern Campus Administration: Collects, analyzes, and provides all necessary program, enrollment, and completion data to the Workforce Administrator for Modern Campus to maintain accurate record-keeping and data reporting.

Statewide Engagement & Professional Representation: Represents Luna Community College by attending relevant statewide workforce events, transportation conferences, state agency meetings, and industry task forces.

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