Description

At StrataTech/TWS/RSI, 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:

Qualifications & Key Responsibilities

Extensive welding experience in structural, pipe, fabrication, industrial, manufacturing, or commercial environments.
Proven leadership experience managing welding teams, instructors, apprentices, or shop operations.
Strong coaching, training, and workforce development skills.
Proficient with technology platforms, CRM systems, Canvas, and student performance tracking tools.
Passion for student success and developing future skilled trades professionals.
Ensure curriculum, lesson plans, syllabi, and instructional materials are current, consistent, and effectively delivered.
Support program quality through curriculum reviews, PAC participation, industry engagement, and recruiting events.
Oversee faculty performance, development, observations, evaluations, training, and corrective action processes.
Lead faculty hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and workload management.
Monitor key student and faculty metrics, including attendance, retention, SAP, rephase rates, and course completion.
Ensure instructors provide effective academic advising, student support, and safety oversight.
Manage End-of-Course surveys and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute retention strategies to support ACCSC completion standards and student outcomes.
Participate in curriculum development and industry partnerships to maintain program relevance.
Complete required reporting and ensure all deadlines, compliance requirements, and operational objectives are met.

Requirements

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.