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Tulsa Welding School-Houston

Program Director - Welding

houston, TX

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Job description

Responsibilities:

We are specifically seeking candidates with:

Direct field welding experience in structural, pipe, fabrication, industrial, manufacturing, or commercial welding environments

Experience leading welding teams, apprentices, instructors, or shop operations

Experience in technical training, workforce development, or skilled trades education

Strong operational leadership and coaching abilities

Comfort using technology platforms and CRM systems to track performance, communication, and student engagement

Passion for developing future welders and supporting student success

Responsible for correspondence to ensure syllabi goals and phase objectives are reached and to ensure the syllabi, lesson plans, and curriculum are followed

Monitor all handouts, videos, and text curriculum to ensure they are up to date, applied correctly, and followed consistently among all instructors (Standard Curriculum)

Help coordinate PAC meetings with the Director of Education and the Campus President and assist in implementing any changes that result from these meetings

Organize with the Admissions Department, outside program in-services, program contests, competitions, and demonstrations to be given at recruiting events

Attend industry-related association meetings and serve as a board member or volunteer in the local chapter, if applicable.

Complete weekly and/or monthly reports as directed

Identify potential problems and solutions through effective analysis of reports

Attend all mandatory events, including graduation

Ensure faculty utilize Canvas to support hybrid instruction by:

Posting instructor bios and contact information

Delivering weekly motivational announcements

Supporting threaded discussions and timely student responses

Using Canvas communication tools for student messaging

Maintaining an online gradebook with feedback for assignments

Ensure appropriate academic advising is conducted by instructors:

Completion of mid-phase advisement for all students

Advising students at risk or with inconsistent attendance

Providing weekly updates on students under SAP to Student Services/DOE

Advising students repeating courses and reporting progress

Addressing and documenting any safety concerns

Monitor and manage instructor performance metrics and development:

Review monthly metrics such as attendance, retention, and rephase rates

Document and discuss results with faculty

Follow progressive discipline protocols

Ensure faculty development plans and training requirements are met annually

Lead faculty recruitment, training, and management efforts:

Conduct interviews, hiring and onboarding for new faculty

Ensure completion of required training programs (Max Knowledge, Interplay/OcuWeld, NFT101)

Train and monitor attendance tracking using CourseKey

Manage job postings and faculty load assignments within budget

Evaluate and coach existing faculty for growth and compliance/review instructor metrics

Complete timely instructor observations and performance reviews

Conduct and manage quarterly End-of-Course faculty surveys:

Complete surveys quarterly or more frequently as needed

Review and discuss results with instructors

Ensure minimum 80% survey completion rate

Upload completed surveys to designated folders

Manage student retention and satisfaction through:

Analyzing drop/re-enter data and identifying trends

Creating strategies to improve retention month-over-month

Participating in weekly LDA and re-entry meetings

Achieving retention goals and maintaining ACCSC completion standards (Overall 85%; Program 80%)

Consistently attend curriculum meetings and contribute to updating curriculum to align with industry standards and emerging technologies

Ensure all established timelines and deadlines are met across assigned responsibilities

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university and minimum two years’ experience in related field. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years related experience is strongly preferred.

For non-degree granting institutions, the individual in this role must have an educational background equal to or exceeding the maximum credential offered by the school.

For degree-granting institutions, the individual in this role must have an earned degree at least one level higher than the highest degree offered by the school.

People Responsibilities:

Directly supervises employees in the assigned program Education Department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Physical Environment:

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal

Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment

Stooping, bending twisting, and reaching may be required

Some work may be completed in classroom or shop environment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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