Program Director, Electrical Distribution Technology EDT

About the Role

The EDT Program Director oversees the electric technical training programs for LSSC workforce students, ensuring they receive training that enables them to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. The Director ensures that LSSC’s technical training programs are delivered with the highest level of safety and performance standards, training all students in compliance with required standards, procedures, and Instructor Excellence guidelines. This position is based at the Sumter Center campus and includes teaching assignments within the Lineman Program as determined by instructional needs.

Responsibilities include demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to reach team and individual goals and strengthen core competencies.
• Create and implement team strategies to ensure work is executed on time, on target, and on budget.
• Effectively find solutions to issues and risks presented by team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Provide technical leadership within the department.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with line of business (LOB) directors/managers, project managers, and team members to identify training and performance requirements and advise on learning solutions.
• Collaborate with clients for course and training material feedback, making suggestions for improvements to the Director of Energy Programs and the Advisory Board.
• Work closely with client business leadership, project managers, information systems, and technology services.
• Lead the development of critical new tools, technology, and techniques requiring cross-functional coordination.
• Work with college partners, including Curriculum Development, Professional Development, Operations, and eLearning, to plan and assist in projects and rollouts.
• Plan, establish, and maintain scheduling in conjunction with operations partners to maximize instructor booking efficiency and quality, adhere to budget, and achieve results-driven learning solution goals.
• Create program curriculum as needed for current and future program offerings.
• Teach wherever and whenever assigned as determined by instructional needs within the Lineman Program.
• Manage the supply and tool inventory needed to teach the Line Worker Bootcamp classes and replace low stock when necessary.
• Manage the EDT vehicle fleet and keep up with necessary maintenance as required.
• Maintain certification(s), continuing professional development, and stay current in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of computers and software related to an instructional area, including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web conference tools, and social networking; knowledge of, or willingness to learn, a learning management system (LMS).
• Ability to relate successfully with students and staff of diverse cultural, social, and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to cover call-outs as needed for nighttime call-out exercises.
• Ability to maintain good working relations with all College personnel and members of the local community.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative decision-making environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work effectively as a member or leader of a team.
• Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and new work tasks within required timeframes.
• Proven flexibility to work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
• Effectively manage change and adaptability.
• Adhere to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
• Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in the respective technical trade (Journeyman level - Lineman).
  • Hands-on experience with the majority of skills necessary for the Line Worker Bootcamp.
• Preferred:
  • Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Apprenticeship Completion in a technical discipline (Lineman) and 6 months of experience as a Technical Training Instructor.

Pay

$75,000 - $90,000 yearly salary.