Student Program Director Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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Full Time Exempt Professional STVT - McAllen TX, McAllen, TX, US

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

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's 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.

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 the Campus President 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

Other duties as assigned

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. Educational background must be equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in the program area.

Each distinct occupational area that leads to an occupational or academic degree must have a program head on-site at the school (e.g., lead faculty, department chair, dean, etc.) who possesses an educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered in that program area , the requisite qualifications for technical faculty teaching in a degree program, and an ability to administer the occupational components of the program . For schools that only offer a program or group of programs in one distinct occupational area, a single individual may fulfill both the director of education and the program head requirements as long as the individual possesses the requisite qualifications for each position.

At least 5 years industry experience within the last 10 years.

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

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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or requirements associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

I have read and understand the above job description. I further understand that this is not an all-inclusive list and does not constitute a contract. My employment remains at will as with all employees of Ancora Education.