Program Director – CDL

Ancora Education

. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for the CDL Program .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeArlington • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $60,000 - $70,000 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 fostering student engagement and retention. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to effectively mentor and evaluate Driver Trainers and support faculty professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDL Class A License5 Years Industry Experience2 Years Management ExperienceKnowledge of FMCSA StandardsFaculty Development Expertise

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProgram EvaluationPerformance AppraisalStudent AdvisingData Analysis

Soft Skills

Superior Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal Relationship SkillsCreative Problem SolvingPresentation SkillsCollaborative Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

DOT Medical Examiner’s CertificateIndustry Certification in Field of Instruction

Industry Keywords

Driver TrainerAccreditation StandardsPost-Secondary InstructionStudent Retention InitiativesGovernment Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for the CDL Program
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, including advising, referrals, tutoring, retention initiatives, and follow-up
Maintain regular contact with students and records of interactions
Monitor curriculum, instructional materials, equipment, and facilities
Provide leadership in implementing new and revised curriculum
Contribute to master scheduling, course sequencing, room assignments, and teaching assignments
Recruit, interview, hire, supervise, mentor, and coach Driver Trainers
Ensure faculty compliance with administrative and classroom delivery requirements
Maintain faculty files and professional development documentation
Observe classes and conduct performance appraisals
Lead weekly day and evening faculty meetings
Support faculty professional development and participate in a professional organization
Maintain knowledge of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
Participate in government and accreditation reports
Analyze student questionnaire and program performance data
Maintain regular office hours and collaborate across departments
Resolve personnel issues and 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
Resolve performance issues and assign challenging work to advance individual and organizational capabilities

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
CDL Class A license with at least 3 years driving experience within the last 10 years
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
Knowledge of federal FMCSA and state Department of Motor Vehicle standards
Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships for accomplishing work objectives
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal relationship skills for positive interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
Excellent creative and problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills
Management skills in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating programs and policies
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 within the field of instruction, or equivalent work experience
Preferred: 5 years of experience in 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
Preferred: Experience in student guidance or related fields