Director, Transportation & Logistics

South Piedmont Community College; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

Supplemental cafeteria plan

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College seeks a full-time Transportation & Logistics Director to lead and grow automotive, truck driving, autobody, and motorcycle training programs. Located at the Tyson Family Center for Technology Campus in Monroe, NC, the role combines strategic direction, operations oversight, and fiscal leadership to meet regional workforce needs.

The Director will build industry partnerships, supervise faculty, and develop new programs in response to labor market demand, with a

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a skilled trade related to the discipline.
• 4 years of full-time equivalent work experience in the same or related field.
• 2 years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience in an industrial trade, educational, workforce development, or related field.
• Prior teaching experience in post-secondary, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation & Logistics programs and provide strategic leadership across existing offerings.
• Collaborate with advisory boards to ensure currency of program offerings and alignment with labor market needs.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasting staffing and equipment needs, and overseeing expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintain vehicle and lab facilities.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty; participate in program reviews and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Develop recruiting and marketing plans for program growth and student recruitment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in a skilled trade

Job description

The Transportation & Logistics Director is a full-time, 12-month position located primarily on the Tyson Family Center for Technology Campus in Monroe, NC. Under the direction of the Associate Vice President of Career & Workforce Development, the Transportation & Logistics Director provides strategic, academic, operations, and fiscal leadership for all Transportation & Logistics programs currently including Automotive Systems Technology, Truck Driver Training, Autobody, and Motorcycle training. The Director will also lead the development and launch of new programs in transportation and logistics as regional workforce needs evolve.

The Director builds strong partnerships with employers, dealerships, fleet operators, and industry associations to ensure that programs are current, accredited, and aligned with local and regional labor market demand.

Licenses and/or certifications used for credentialing purposes must be kept current by the employee, unless otherwise communicated. Comprehensive Benefits Package to include health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, Paid Time Off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

Leadership and Management

• Act as chief advocate for the programs and present a positive image of the college to both internal and external customers
• Collaborate with advisory boards to ensure currency of program offerings
• Conduct program demand-gap analysis using labor market data to identify needs and opportunities for program growth
• Evaluate program offerings to align with labor market needs
• Participate in periodic program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plans
• Develop recruiting and marketing plans for the programs in consultation with the Associate Vice President and the marketing/communications department
• Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within the programs
• Recruit, orient, and mentor adjunct and full-time faculty
• Maintain a roster of qualified adjunct faculty for the programs
• Participate in developing recommendations for the division budget, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor program expenditures
• Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of vehicles, tools, diagnostic equipment, paint and body equipment, simulators, etc.

Curriculum and Teaching

• Teach a minimum of 30 SHC per academic year (Typically, 12 SCH in both fall and spring semesters, 6 hours in the summer)
• Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development
• Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment
• Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses
• Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment
• Annually update and assess program improvement plans
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses
• Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties)

Safety, Facilities, and Compliance

• Ensure a safe learning and working environment by enforcing compliance with OSHA , EPA , DOT , and other applicable regulations, including hazardous materials handling, waste disposal, air quality, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, insurance, and inspection of all training vehicles and lab/shop facilities.
• Maintain required records for driver training, vehicle maintenance, and student competency documentation.
• Develop and implement emergency procedures, incident reporting, and risk management practices.

Other Expectations

Administrators with the College are expected to be:

• Committed to Student Access, Engagement, and Success
• Willing to take strategic risks related to student-oriented change
• Capable of building strong teams
• Motivated to establish urgency for improvement
• Able to plan lasting and positive internal change
• Results-oriented, ensuring effective implementation, routine assessment of programs, and continuous data-informed improvement
• Effective at communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, shared priorities, and inspire trust and action
• Considerate of fiscal responsibilities and sound operations
• Dedicated to entrepreneurial fundraising that aligns to student access, engagement, and success goals
• Effective in developing effective external partnerships to achieve broader aims for student success
• A creative, innovative, energetic instructional leader and a technologically sophisticated professional who is skilled in various technology applications
• A supporter of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives, in pursuit of the college’s strategic goals
• A fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility
• A collaborative, respectful, and honest person who is guided by a high standard of integrity and customer service
• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
• Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events
• Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President and the Vice President of Career & Workforce Development.

Required Qualifications

· Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a skilled trade related to the discipline aligned with the candidate’s credentialed experience and expertise

· 4 years of full-time equivalent work experience in the same or directly related field

· 2 years of full-time equivalent supervisory experience in an industrial trade, educational, workforce development, or related field

· Prior teaching experience in post-secondary, workforce development, or apprenticeship programs

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

· Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

· Ability to multitask and effectively manage high-pressure situations

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience teaching at the secondary or post-secondary levels

· Familiarity with online course management platforms such as Canvas or Moodle

· Experience in a regional accreditation process, such as SACSCOC

· Experience developing and maintaining professional collaborations or partnerships

· Experience with class scheduling, and evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options

· Experience with goal setting and strategic planning

· Experience managing budgets in a professional setting

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.