Assistant Welding Program Coordinator

Assistant Welding Program Coordinator

Norfolk, VA

Training Tomorrow's Technicians to Become Skilled, Employable and Essential.

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At Tidewater Tech, we are committed to helping adult students develop the skills necessary for meaningful entry-level careers. Founded in 1969, our institution is steeped in a tradition of career education and workforce development. As a leading educational provider in the trade industry, our programs, designed in collaboration with industry leaders, ensure that students are well-prepared for today's workplace. With high academic standards and hands-on training, we create a learning environment that supports student success.

At Tidewater Tech, we're dedicated to shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

Location:

4535 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Compensation: up to $69,500 annually

Position

Purpose:

This position is responsible for assisting in the coordinating all aspects of the program, including supervision of faculty and staff and performing administrative functions related to daily operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist Program Coordinator in managing all aspects of the program, including supervision of faculty and staff and performing administrative functions related to daily operations.
• Assist Campus and Home Office Education directors in developing curriculum, preparing course materials, class scheduling, and maintaining tools and equipment used by students.
• Complete instructor and course content evaluations on a regular and timely basis.
• Conduct faculty meetings and participate in educational conferences, professional training, and seminars, as well as staff and department meetings, as assigned.
• Take minutes from meetings and document them accordingly.
• Assist in staff management, including interviewing, hiring, administering disciplinary actions, and dismissals.
• Assign class and teaching assignments.
• Stand in as a substitute instructor to accommodate staffing needs.
• Provide tutorial opportunities for students.
• Advise students for academic and/or behavioral issues, academic progress, attendance or additional concerns and document accordingly. Act as advisor to "at risk" students.
• Audit all program curricula to ensure that instructors are using the most current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks.
• Ensure program is operating under all Department of Education and Accrediting Commission, federal/state/local laws, regulations, rules and code requirements.
• Monitor student performance on required projects to ensure proper completion and compliance with the program curriculum.
• Document, track, and monitor student action notifications in Campus Nexus including, attendance, probationary status, recycles, drops, restarts, LOAs, and transfers.
• Ensure supplies, materials, equipment, and tools are inventoried, maintained, purchased when necessary, and are in place for required class projects.
• Assist in or manage the design and development/fabrication training aids and materials that meet the requirements and needs of the program curriculum.
• Work with Education leadership team to design training aids that will help meet the requirements of the program curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other workplace safety regulatory agencies through implanting hazard analysis, identification of possible hazards, and evaluate effectiveness of Hazard Control systems, policies and procedures. Make necessary safety recommendations.
• Assist in equipment training, certification and/or inspections for the program.
• Participate in formal and informal mentoring of new employees to support onboarding, training, and joining a positive work culture that supports the institution and its students.
• Support instructors in coaching students toward successful FAA knowledge and practical exam completion in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Ensure tutoring, remediation, and structured support are available to students who require additional assistance.
• Collaborate with Student Success on FAA Certification exams and outcomes.
• Track and analyze student outcomes including course completion rates, retention,…