Program Director – CDL

Ancora Education

. Provide leadership for the CDL Program .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and faculty management within the CDL Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while providing effective training and support to students and staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDL Program LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentFaculty DevelopmentFederal FMCSA Standards KnowledgeManagement Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic AdvisingPerformance AppraisalsProgram Budget PlanningIndustry Certification KnowledgeStudent MonitoringTraining FacilitationRecord KeepingInstructional Material OversightDOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Soft Skills

Superior Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Relationship SkillsCreative Problem SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate

Industry Keywords

CDLFMCSADepartment of Motor VehiclesPost-Secondary EducationFaculty MeetingsStudent RetentionAccreditation StandardsDriver TrainerIndustry StandardsManagement Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership for the CDL Program
Serve as subject matter expert and participate in curriculum development, revision, and implementation
Provide product knowledge training to Account Management and Career Services personnel
Engage with potential students and participate in new student orientation
Hire, assign, orient, develop, evaluate, and recognize Driver Trainers
Convene regular faculty meetings and document meetings
Monitor and support students within the program
Provide academic advising, referrals, tutoring, and retention support
Maintain regular contact with students and respond to questions and concerns
Monitor student attendance, engagement, academic progress, and barriers to success
Maintain records of student interactions and correspondence
Oversee curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, facilities, and course scheduling
Recruit, interview, hire, supervise, mentor, observe, and coach Driver Trainers
Ensure faculty files, transcripts, professional development records, observations, and performance reviews are complete
Conduct faculty performance appraisals and meetings
Support professional development and maintain records of activities
Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
Participate in government and accreditation reports
Collaborate across departments and resolve personnel issues
Assist with program budget planning
Perform all duties of a full-time Driver Trainer
Define roles and objectives, monitor performance, provide feedback, and develop Driver Trainers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED
Industry certification in the field of instruction if required by industry, or demonstrated knowledge equivalent to the certification
5 years of industry experience in the field of instruction
2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
Knowledge regarding faculty development, including requirements, delivery methods, and reporting
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
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal relationship skills necessary for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
Excellent creative and problem solving skills
Ability to meet and/or exceed defined goals
Excellent presentation skills
Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards
Must possess and maintain a valid DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate and meet DOT physical qualifications required to hold a CDL
Preferred: Associate’s Degree or higher, documented specialized competency, or equivalent work experience
Preferred: 5 years of academic instruction in a post-secondary environment
Preferred: 10 years of experience in the field of instruction
Preferred: 3 years of experience in a management or supervisory role
Preferred: Previous experience as an academic program director
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 during extended driving and instructional periods
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions