Automotive Program Director

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Full Time Exempt Professional STVT - San Antonio TX, San Antonio, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of management and administration of their assigned program related to teaching, advising students, program development and effectiveness, clinical/extern site management, internship management, student progression, review and analysis of program data and outcomes, scheduling (student and faculty), student learning outcomes, and retention in accordance with company policies and procedures. In support of the company's mission, the Program Director works with the faculty and support staff to promote continuous improvement in the quality of instruction through ongoing development, coaching, and training.

The Program Director safeguards and upholds the highest standards of compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty

Identify, hire and train qualified faculty

Monitor and promote the integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interaction

Partner with the Director of Education to lead the faculty development efforts of the department, including orientation, on-going training, and professional development

Provide timely faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback

Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads in accordance with company and regulatory policies

Work in conjunction with the Campus President and Director of Education to ensure appropriate levels of equipment, training aides, and materials that support the program curriculum and learning objectives

Ensure on-going compliance of the program, maintaining national and programmatic accreditation standards

Identify, coordinate, and maintain working relationships with outside entities that provide clinical/extern experiences

Advise students on academic performance and program progression

Evaluate program specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed

Maintain curriculum in accordance with company, state, and accreditor standards

Other duties as assigned

Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards. Educational background must be equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in the program area.

At least 5 years industry experience within the last 10 years.

Meets all state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program

1 year of management experience

Understanding of adult learning principles evidenced by shown ability to teach/train adult learners

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers

Ability to drive/travel to various extern/clinical/job sites

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program

Experience and Education Preferred

Higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Experience with curriculum writing

3 years of management experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

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