Electrical Trades Manager

American Institute provides hands-on training for careers in business, legal, allied healthcare, diagnostic medical sonography, and information technology. Recognising our single, well-defined teaching mission: reflecting job market demands with flexibility in identifying and incorporating new programs to give our graduates an edge in today’s competitive job market.

Purpose of the Position

The Program Director is charged with coordinating and ensuring the smooth operation of their individual instructional departments to achieve a student retention rate that meets or exceeds accreditation standards and a placement rate that meets or exceeds accreditation standards of total graduates and ensure appropriate student satisfaction rates. Each Program Director is also expected to carry a teaching load as determined by the Director of Education in coordination with the Campus Director/Campus President. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for making recommendations to the Director of Education in the areas of planning, staffing, scheduling, supervising, curriculum improvement and professional development for his/her department. If the program has a clinical/externship component it is the responsibility of the Program Director to establish enough clinical/externship sites to meet the needs of the student population and monitor and maintain the student experience and records throughout this portion of the program.

What you’ll do

• Program/Course Staffing and Recruitment: Determine departmental staff needs, conduct interviews, and recommend hires.
• Orientation and Training: Orient and train new faculty members in programs and techniques.
• Performance Evaluation: Evaluate faculty and staff performance and recommend professional development.
• Teaching and Instruction: Instruct classes, act as a substitute teacher, and propose teaching schedules.
• Supervision and Management: Supervise faculty, manage departmental facilities, and conduct meetings.
• Communication and Advising: Communicate with faculty for input, advise students and faculty, and ensure departmental operations.
• Retention and Compliance: Administer retention programs and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain syllabi, cover make-up sessions, and participate in graduation ceremonies.
• Certification and Externships: Prepare students for certification exams and manage clinical/externship components.
• Committee Participation: Participate in Advisory Board and Curriculum Review Committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Student Development

• Classroom Environment: Create a classroom environment that fosters academic growth and professional development.
• Student Support: Provide extra help to students struggling with coursework and advise those with minor issues.
• Communication: Communicate with the Director of Education regarding student progress and performance trends.
• Assessment: Correct and return quizzes, tests, and lab assignments within 48 hours; submit grades promptly.
• Resource Utilization: Utilize instructional aids and community resources, including guest speakers and field trips.
• Curriculum Enhancement: Enhance curriculum by devising assignments, worksheets, tests, and activities.

Career Level Expectations

Typically manages one or more teams or small unit(s). Recognised subject matter expert in job area. Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight. Handles difficult and often complex problems that require extensive investigation and analysis and collaboration with others. Requires ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches, and ability to communicate with executive leadership. Desire for growth and professional development.

Required Skills/Experience

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 3 years of experience directly related to residential, commercial, or industrial electrical work, alarm systems, control systems or a combination of these areas.
• Prior teaching experience or management experience.
• Ability to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Computer literacy/basic computer skills to effectively navigate and utilise the technology required for the role.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Compliance

Demonstrate knowledge of and carefully follow all applicable federal and state laws and rules, compliance requirements and regulations including those prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, accrediting agencies, state regulations, and internal policies and procedures. Effectively communicate compliance requirements to other staff as appropriate and quickly elevate any compliance concerns to the Compliance department.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This is a full-time on campus position with occasional remote work. Occasional travel may be required if the program has a clinical/externship component. Home office set up, quiet place to work, ability to be on camera, and ability to hard wire into high-speed internet connection. May require setup of computer equipment, accommodation consideration available upon request. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

Anticipated starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. Compensation Range $80,000 – $85,000 USD

OUR CORE VALUES

• Caring: We believe every student has the potential to be successful in a rewarding career, with the right support.
• Respect: We view everyone who enters American Institute as a productive adult who deserves respect and the opportunity to excel.
• Service: American Institute is committed to the professional and academic success of each student by actively seeking opportunities to provide service both within the campus as well as within the surrounding community.
• Integrity: We look forward, not backward. No matter where you come from or what obstacles you’ve faced in the past, we believe your future is yours to create.
• Accountability: When you commit to us, we commit to you.
• Innovation: We know that the sooner you have the knowledge and skills you need to begin your career, the sooner you can become successful.