Truck Driving Coordinator - Shawnee Community College : Job Details

Salary: $52,000.00 - $62,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Main Campus in Ullin, ILJob Type: Full-Time StaffJob Number: 202400018Division: Academic AffairsDepartment: Business & Workforce DevelopmentOpening Date: 12/05/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummary Responsible for student recruiting and counseling; monitor maintenance of equipment; supervision of instructors; market program; and budget development; and budget development; and provide training for CDL test preparation (as needed). Essential Duties or Responsibilities LEADERSHIP

Create and sustain a supportive College culture that engages employees, recognizes diversity, ensures equity, promotes inclusion, and creates a sense of belonging by fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, communication and vision.

Represent the college in local and state organizations and meetings, and maintain contacts with outside agencies as appropriate.

ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT/

Train Truck Driving courses as determined by the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Career and Technology, as needed in accordance with federal standards and demand of workforce training offerings.

Use a variety of methods and training strategies that reflect the different learning styles and needs of students.

Participate in the development, implementation, and documentation of appropriate assessment activities as directed by the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Career and Technology Programs. Utilize assessment results to improve training and learning in the classroom.

Recruitment, screening and counseling students for the truck driving program.

Familiarity with financial aid requirements, and other funding sources to assist students.

Foster relationships with recruiters from trucking companies for placement of graduates into externships and jobs.

Tracking graduates of the program for a five-year period.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Performing daily maintenance checks on vehicles.

Train at the scheduled class time.

Complete and submit grades, (Initial Progress grades (tenth day attendance), midterms and final grades), and other course related reports in a timely manner.

Remain current in knowledgeable of CDL requirements, IDOT requirements, and Illinois Driver's License Bureau procedures for testing.

FISCAL

Developing and monitoring the program budget. (Includes doing requisitions for expenses incurred)

OTHER

Perform other related duties which may be required by the Director of Business and Workforce Development (i.e. duties that may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but are generally within the occupational series and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work).

General work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Evening or weekend hours may be required to participate in other college activities outside of regular working hours.

SKILLS & ABILITIES include the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESTruck Driving Trainer Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma.
• CDL class A license.
• Current DOT medical card
• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable OTR experience.
• Knowledgeable of federal motor carrier's regulations and testing procedures.

Preferred:

• Graduate of truck driving school.
• Training and counseling experience in OTR operations or recruitment experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting items up to 25 pounds in weight.Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Equal Employment Opportunity StatementShawnee Community College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees and students. We uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our educational mission and enriches the community. As such, we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure that all qualified candidates receive fair consideration, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.RetirementState Universities Retirement System (SURS) 8% pretax1.45% Medicare Tax.85% SURS Retirees Group Health InsuranceHealth InsuranceBlue Cross Blue Shield - 80% of the individual premium is paid by the College. Employees can add family coverage at their own cost. The effective date of insurance coverage for an employee is the first day of the month following 30 days of eligible employment. (Example: if an employee starts work February 15, his/her coverage would begin April 1. Payroll deductions for the insurance would begin March 15 and 31 as the premium is due and payable on April 1)Dental Insurance Delta Dental - available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and familyVision InsuranceVSP - available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and familyLife InsuranceThe College pays the premium for a $15,000 life insurance policy on all full-time employees.PayrollPaid twice a month (15th and last working day). The college encourages the use of direct deposit.Tuition Waiver?With written approval of the College President, the tuition and fees for SCC courses shall be waived for full-time employees, their spouses, and their dependent children under the age of 24 living in the household of the eligible employee. The books are loaned out at no charge through the SCC Bookstore.Staff Paid LeaveFaculty Paid LeaveSick Days - 18 days per fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date)Sick Days - 16 days per fiscal yearFuneral Leave - 2 days for Funeral Leave (1 of the two days can be used for outside the immediate family)Funeral Leave - 2 days for Funeral Leave (1 of the two days can be used for outside the immediate family)Personal Leave - 2 days per fiscal yearPersonal Leave - 4 days per fiscal yearVacation Days - 12 days for the first year. For each continued employment, 1 additional day is added per year up to a maximum of 20 days. (Given in hour increments accrued each month based on years of service)HolidaysMartin Luther King's Birthday President's DayGood FridayMemorial Day JuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayVeterans DayDay Before Thanksgiving Through Day After ThanksgivingChristmas Eve Through New Year's DayWorkdays*Monday - Friday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.*By the nature of some positions, additional work hours may be necessary during the evening hours and/or on weekends.01 Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License with passenger endorsement?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have documentation of a current CDL physical exam (medical card)?

• Yes
• No

03 How many years of verifiable OTR experience do you have?

• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years or more experience

Required Question