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Ancora EducationPosted 10/20/2026full-timeMiddletown • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and instructional delivery while providing leadership and support to Driver Trainers and students. Possesses strong management skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations related to the CDL program.
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CDL Class A LicenseManagement ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AdvisingKnowledge of FMCSA Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide leadership for the CDL Program
- Serve as a subject matter expert and participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation
- Provide face-to-face product knowledge training to the Account Management group
- Engage with potential students and participate in new student orientation
- Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize Driver Trainers
- Convene regular faculty meetings
- Monitor and support students within the program
- Advise students during provisional periods and on academic or career-related questions
- Meet with students who initiate complaints
- Analyze student population data to identify at-risk students and barriers to success
- Contact students and provide support and information about student services
- Drive continuous program improvement and maintain the campus effectiveness plan
- Collect and analyze program performance data
- Provide academic advising, referrals, tutoring, and retention support
- Maintain regular student contact, office hours, and interaction records
- Monitor Driver Trainer contact with students and follow up weekly as needed
- Oversee curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, facilities, course sequencing, room assignments, and teaching assignments
- Orient, monitor, supervise, mentor, and assist Driver Trainers
- Lead staff and supervise instructional and program needs
- Attend weekly day and evening faculty meetings, in-service programs, and professional development activities
- Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
- Participate in government and agency reports and ensure timely, accurate submission
- Evaluate student questionnaire data and conduct faculty conferences for improvement
- Collaborate across departments
- Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or GED
- CDL Class A License with at least 3 years driving experience
- 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
- Knowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting
- Motivation, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm for teaching
- Ability to show sensitivity to the needs and requirements of adult learners
- Ability and desire to embrace the mission
- Ability to inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for meeting employer expectations
- Knowledge of industry standards and requirements within the field of instruction
- Knowledge of and ability to facilitate learning on course content within the field of instruction
- Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships for accomplishing work objectives
- Interpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
- Excellent creative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to present ideas effectively to individuals or groups
- Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating programs and policies
- Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle Agency requirements
- Ability to frequently climb in/out of the cab, bend, squat, kneel, twist, and reach
- Ability to crank trailer landing gear, handle training and safety equipment, and potentially assist with loading/unloading
- Ability to sustain physical activity and remain alert during extended driving and instructional periods
- Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL
- Associate’s Degree or higher, documented specialized competency within the field of instruction, or equivalent work experience in the field of instruction (preferred)
- 10 years of experience in the field of instruction (preferred)
- Working knowledge of federal/state government education regulations (preferred)
- 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role (preferred)
- Previous experience as an academic program director (preferred)
- Experience in student guidance or related fields (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- At-will employment
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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentProgram Performance AnalysisStudent Population Data AnalysisInstructional Material OversightDriver Trainer SupervisionAcademic AdvisingTraining DeliveryRegulatory ComplianceProgram ImprovementStudent Retention Support
Soft Skills
Interpersonal Relationship SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingPresentation SkillsMotivation and DedicationSensitivity to Adult Learners
Certifications & Qualifications
DOT Medical Examiner’s CertificateCDL Class A License
Industry Keywords
FMCSA RegulationsDepartment of Motor Vehicle Agency RequirementsFaculty DevelopmentAdult LearningAcademic Program Management