Electrical Technician Program Director

McAllen, is seeking an experienced individual in Electrical Systems, to join our faculty and assist our instructors and students!

We offer an extensive benefits package after 30 days of full-time employment as well as 2 weeks of paid time off within your first year!

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 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.

Duties & 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 Executive Director 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
• Teach courses for Entry Level Electrical Technician Career Students
• Support campus with placement of graduates in the Electrical Technician field to satisfy program accreditation requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• 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.
• Current, valid licensure where appropriate
• 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
• 5 Years of verifiable employment, within the last 10 years, in the Electrical Technician Field

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

Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Electrical: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CETma Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000