CDL Program Director

Job overview

The CDL Program Director role is based in Northfield, MN, and requires 100% travel as stated in the title. Compensation is $70,000–$75,000 per year. The director leads the CDL program, including its curriculum, faculty, and student support. The role oversees program quality and instructional delivery while advising students, supporting retention, and developing Driver Trainers. By monitoring student and program performance and contributing to continuous improvement, the director helps the program meet its educational and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Lead the CDL program
• contribute subject-matter expertise to curriculum development, revision, and implementation
• train account management staff on program content
• participate in student orientation and advising
• hire, assign, orient, develop, and evaluate Driver Trainers
• monitor student progress and retention
• review program data
• support faculty development and meetings
• contribute to accreditation and government reports
• perform full-time Driver Trainer duties.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl program director

commercial driver’s license

driver training

curriculum development

student advising

faculty leadership

northfield mn

ancora education

$70k–$75k/year

100% traveling

program quality

student retention

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

100% traveling in title; requires CDL license with at least two years of driving experience, five years of industry experience in instruction, and two years in management or supervision.

About the employer

Ancora Education is hiring for this role. Industry: Automobile Driving Schools. Sector: 61.