Director of Training - HVAC and Electrical Applications

Tulsa Welding School and Technology Center is seeking a Director of Training to lead our HVAC and Electrical Applications programs. In this vital role, you will provide direct academic oversight, ensure instructional excellence, and foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student and faculty success. You will also be responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining qualified instructors, while driving initiatives that enhance student engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-employer match. You will also enjoy paid holidays and two weeks of paid time off annually to start. This is an immediate position for the right candidate with leadership, technical expertise, and passion to shape the next generation of skilled trades professionals.

In this role, you will:

• Provide academic leadership and program oversight for the HVAC and Electrical Applications programs, ensuring quality instruction, curriculum relevance, and compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor full- and part-time instructors with strong trade experience and teaching aptitude.
• Coordinate faculty development and continuing education to maintain instructional excellence and alignment with current industry practices, safety standards, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate faculty performance through classroom observations, student feedback, and data-driven assessments; implement instructional improvements where needed.
• Lead student success initiatives, collaborating with other departments by promoting student engagement, persistence, and program completion through daily outreach and documented reporting measures.
• Manage and meet monthly program retention and reentry targets.
• Oversee curriculum delivery in both classroom and lab environments to ensure hands-on learning that reflects real-world applications.
• Manage scheduling for instructors, classes, and lab activities, as well as coordinate vacation, sick time, and shift assignment coverage in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Conduct regular faculty meetings to communicate program goals, review outcomes, and share best practices in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation requirements, and industry licensing standards.
• Monitor classroom and lab resources, including supply ordering and inventory management in coordination with the Director of Education.
• Collaborate with the Campus President and other school leaders to address student academic progression, attendance, persistence and program licensing, accreditation, and operational matters.
• Prepare regular reports on program performance, staffing, and student progress.
• Perform other related duties assigned to support program growth and quality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in HVAC, Electrical, or related skilled trades
• License, certification, or 18 SCH in subject of HVAC, Electrical or related skills
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, preferably in a technical or educational setting.
• Strong computer/technology, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to motivate and support both students and faculty.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard.
• Commitment to maintaining a student-centered, results-driven learning environment.