Director, Truck Driving Program at Owens Community College

Director, Truck Driving Program

Essential Functions:

•  Manages the operation of the truck driver training program. Schedules classes and assigns instructors. Recruits students and corporate partners. Maintains constant communication with funding agencies and potential employers.

• Supervises Training Manager and coordination of class content, instructor coverage and fleet maintenance.

• Presents to groups and individuals about CDL classes/careers, including job and education fair information tables.

• Creates and maintains a thorough FAQ document that allows WCS staff, once trained, to answer most student questions.

• Meets with trucking company representatives to build relationships, determine needs and provide connectivity between OCC grads and employers.

• Assures that students are fully prepared to begin CDL training and not disqualified for any reason. Help students determine that truck driving is the right career choice for them. Meets with students to review paperwork, maintains student files and databases. Assembles and maintains student files according to College's document retention policy and any other applicable policies/regulations.

• Collaborates directly with Training Manger and Authorizing Official regarding daily operation of program.

• Assures compliance with grant and other training funding sources, maintains database for reporting.

• Works with Training Manager as needed to create and update quality curriculum, including instructor guides and student materials.

• Periodically discusses regulation changes that impact curriculum to ensure the curriculum is updated accordingly. Initiates these conversations with the subject matter experts.

• Prepares and updates all messaging (ie. website) relating to CDL classes.

• Manages instructor database. Assure instructor's certification has not expired, keep track of instructor availability, hours worked and and which instructors can teach certain components of classes.

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of truck driving programs. Working knowledge of rules and regulations that govern program is preferred.

• Strong communication skills and organizational skills. Service minded, people oriented, problem solving oriented.

• Ability to work independently and without supervision. Ability to cultivate robust relationships with external providers such as workforce development providers, community-based organizations, employers, secondary schools, and other institutions focused on supporting individuals in the truck driving program. Ability to work effectively in widely varying environments.

• Professional demeanor and effective communication skills. Ability to work with a cross section of college employees. Maintain excellent relationship with veteran-related organizations/agencies, as well as dealing with criminal background issues of students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma

• Up to one year specialized or technical training beyond High School preferred

• Knowledge of truck driving programs required

• Experience in recruiting and public speaking 

• Class A or B license preferred

Job Classification:

Staff

Duty Days:

260 Days

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Grant Funded Position:

No - Not Grant Funded

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Pay Basis:

Salary

Hiring Range

$51,192.00-$57,564.00

Retirement System:

SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification) Apply Now