CDL Program Coordinator

Company: Grayson College
Location: Denison
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Graysons reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace. CDL Program Coordinator Role: Grayson College is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced CDL Program Coordinator to lead, manage, and support the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training program. The CDL Program Coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination, compliance, instructional quality, and day-to-day operations of the CDL program. This role ensures that students receive high-quality instruction aligned with state and federal regulations while supporting instructors, maintaining equipment, and fostering strong industry standards and partnerships. This is a 9-month full-time Faculty position. This position reports to Grayson Colleges Director of Industrial Technologies and the Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction. The salary for this position is based on the Grayson College 2025-2026 Faculty Salary scale, https://www.grayson.edu/employment/files/faculty -scale-25-26.pdf Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount. Responsibilities: 65% Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the CDL training program, including scheduling, curriculum delivery, instructional consistency, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and hands-on CDL training ( this is not an exhaustive list ). Ensure compliance with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), FMCSA, and other applicable state and federal requirements. Maintain accurate program records, including student enrollment, attendance, instructional hours, progress, and outcomes. Teaching hours may be a combination of morning, afternoon and/or night sessions. 10% Works as a team member in the Industrial Technologies Department; complies with the "faculty responsibilities" as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College's Policy and Procedure Manual. 10% Develops and updates curriculum as updated by the State of Texas, participates in college committees and assists in registration, advisement, and recruiting of students. 10% Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes as directed to meet THECB Core Objectives and SACSCOC requirements. 5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Director. Performance Measurements: Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust. Places student success at the center of all decision-making. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education. Creates and facilitates authentic integrated learning experiences for students and promotes the development of critical thinking so students can apply their learning to the world of work and further education. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace. Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning and skills were acquired. Collaborates with the Arts and Humanities faculty. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning best practices. This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position. Minimum Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements preferred Must be 21 years of age or older Minimum three (3) years of commercial driving experience within the past ten (10) years, or meet minimum requirements for instructor licensure Knowledge of CDL regulations, FMCSA standards, and industry best practices Ability to effectively communicate, teach, coach, and evaluate students and instructors Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills Clean driving record (reviewed on a case-by-case basis if not fully compliant) Ability to pass and maintain: o DOT physical o DOT drug and alcohol screening o Criminal background check (reviewed on a case-by-case basis; second-chance friendly) Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Prior CDL instructional or program coordination experience Previous teaching, training, or supervisory experience Completion of a CDL instructor development course (or willingness to complete a minimum 40-hour course upon hire) ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for this position a Grayson College application and a list of three professional references must be submitted. GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.

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