HVAC Program Director
About The Job
Fortis Institute in Wayne, NJ is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the HVAC program. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the HVAC program. This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the [Dean/Director] of Education. As the leader of the program, the Program Director is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and company policies and procedures. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours.
The Program Director teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the assigned program(s), is the lead administrator for the department, and, as such, is responsible for faculty training and development, coordinating and administering the academic program(s) and student outcomes and activities within the department.
Requirements
- Completion of an HVAC/R program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree is preferred
- Certifications/Licensure:
- EPA Universal
- New Jersey Master HVACR License
- OSHA 10
- NATE desired but not required
- HVAC Excellence is desired but not required
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills.
- Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- 5 years of experience at the Journeyman or Master level HVAC/R experience
- Prior higher education/postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications and/or résumés.
- Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
- Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
- Prior postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years.
- [Associate/Bachelor's/Master's degree] in the discipline as required by accrediting and licensing agency standards.
- Appropriate licenses and/or certifications depending upon discipline as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
Skills Required
- Completion of an HVAC/R program resulting in a certificate of completion or diploma
- EPA Universal certification
- New Jersey Master HVACR License
- OSHA 10 certification
- At least 5 years of Journeyman or Master-level HVAC/R experience
- At least 2 years of prior higher education or postsecondary teaching experience
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal presentation, and written communication skills
- Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and collaborate effectively
- Associate degree
- NATE certification
- HVAC Excellence certification
What We Do
Fortis Industries is a Tribally-owned, Small Disadvantaged Business established in 2005, dedicated to providing comprehensive support for any project. As a multidisciplinary company, it offers a wide range of services to the government sector, including base support services, contract administration, facilities investment, management, operations and maintenance, technical warehouse operations, and specialized training solutions to enhance mission capabilities and productivity.
