We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, a matched 401(k) after 60 days, and Paid Time Off after 90 days.

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 per 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 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, ongoing training, and professional development
Provide timely faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback
Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads per company and regulatory policies
Work in conjunction with the 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 ongoing compliance with 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 per company, state, and accreditor standards
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 recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate

5 years of verifiable HVAC employment in 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 and travel to various extern/clinical/job sites
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program

PREFERRED:
A 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

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S.

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 an 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.