Program Director of Welding

StrataTech Education Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

StrataTech Education Group seeks an experienced education leader to ensure top-tier student and faculty satisfaction, oversee academic policy compliance, and recruit, train, and develop outstanding welding instructors. The role emphasizes data-driven retention strategies and hands-on coordination with admissions and education leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership, experience in skilled trades education, and proficiency with Canvas and CRM systems to support

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in related field; 10+ years preferred for degree-granting institutions
• Strong operational leadership and coaching abilities
• Experience in technical training, workforce development, or skilled trades education
• Comfort using technology platforms and CRM systems to track performance and engagement

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of student and faculty satisfaction and compliance with academic policies
• Recruit, train, retain, and develop outstanding instructors
• Lead faculty recruitment, training, and management within budget
• Monitor instructor performance metrics and development and conduct observations and reviews
• Analyze retention data and implement strategies to improve student outcomes
• Coordinate with Admissions and Education leadership on program improvements

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canvas

CRM systems

Job description

At StrataTech we are zealous advocates of positive and sustainable life change through skilled trades education. We are laser-focused on student success by focusing on organizational and operational improvements, a dedication to excellence in training programs, innovation and technology aligning industry transformations, and a culture built on human compassion, care, and service. Together, we are on fire to inspire and collectively strive to make a true impact in the lives of others. Collectively, our organizational core values are focused on promoting an incredible work environment, with genuine and authentic people, which is both challenging and fun, while focused on serving the needs of others. Together, we are united with the desire to make a positive impact in the lives we touch and in the communities we serve.

*Challenging and Fun

*Creating an Incredible Work Environment

*Genuine People

*Force For Good

Position Summary:

Responsible for ensuring high levels of student and faculty satisfaction, ensuring compliance with academic policies and procedures, recruiting, training, retaining, and developing outstanding instructors, and focusing on student retention.

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.

Why should you apply?

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision (with Company paid employee only dental & vision option) plus access to virtual doctor’s visits
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – Company Paid
• Basic Life Insurance – Company Paid
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Your Birthday off – Company Paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Headspace membership – Company Paid
• Marquee Health Well-Being Program – Company Paid

Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.