About the Department

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.  CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break.  We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

The individual in this position represents the College and the Transportation Department in the community by delivering all components of the Driver Education Program, including MDOT MVA-required administrative functions, classroom instruction, and behind-the-wheel training conducted virtually and at designated campus locations. As part of the Driver Education team, this role prepares students for safe vehicle operation and risk management in accordance with the Maryland Graduated Licensing System, the Maryland Standardized Curriculum, and Maryland laws. Additionally, the position supports the Basic Rider Course (BRC) by completing administrative functions required by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and MDOT MVA, collaborating with certified instructors on scheduling, course implementation, and motorcycle fleet maintenance.

Reports to: Director, Transportation Programs

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

Position Duties

Planning, Instruction and Evaluation (40%)

• Provides leadership in all Driver Education and Motorcycle programs.
• Assists the Transportation Director with course development using research.
• Keeps current on local, state, and national trends impacting course development.
• Instructs classroom/virtual sessions per Maryland Standardized Curriculum.
• Instructs/delivers behind-the-wheel sessions using certified vehicles.
• Conducts additional driving sessions to meet curriculum objectives.
• Schedules and/or conducts MVA trips, extra 6-hour sessions, and make-up sessions.
• Conducts Driver Education orientations and ensures proper delivery.
• Demonstrate equipment operations to first-time drivers.
• Evaluates student progress and decides readiness for skill performance.
• Ensure smooth transition between classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.
• Conducts oral testing and retesting as needed.
• Reviews and customizes all behind-the-wheel master schedules.
• Reviews student attendance and proactively reports critical absences.
• Maintains knowledge of all state and federal laws impacting driver education.
• Utilizes technology to complete instructional and administrative tasks.

Administration and Compliance (30%)

• Maintains all required student files, test results, and documentation.
• Follows FERPA, COMAR, and MVA guidelines when securing student information.
• Completes/maintains all required MVA paperwork; enters students into the MVA database.
• Coordinates, reviews, and submits official MVA completions within the 24-hour COMAR requirement; maintains and verifies the master spreadsheet.
• Enters all student grades and completions into Lumens.
• Monitors and maintains student grade and attendance reports.
• Handles rescheduling needs, MVA trip requests, and extra driving sessions, delegates to schedulers when necessary.
• Monitors college inclement weather and communicates cancellations/rescheduling to students/instructors.
• Responds to urgent issues from instructors; notifies Director as appropriate.
• Assists with responding to emails/calls for program information and scheduling.
• Prepares CC-10s and course costing information.
• Coordinates with Transportation Program Specialist to prepare and obtain signatures for all Driver Education and Motorcycle Safety instructor PPI contracts every semester

• Collaborate with the Transportation Program Specialist and instructors to develop and approve the Driver Education and Motorcycle Safety course schedule for each upcoming semester. 

• Attends required MVA meetings for instructors.

Staff Supervision and Professional Development (15%)

• Supervises Driver Education Instructors (full-time and part-time adjunct) and part-time Motorcycle Basic Rider Coaches for all Driver Education and Motorcycle Programs.
• Identifies staffing needs and hires in accordance with COMAR, MVA, and CSM guidelines.
• Follows systematic recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Trains new staff and ensures ongoing professional development for all instructional personnel.

Facilities and Vehicles (10%)

• Ensures all facilities and equipment are safe, sanitary, and adequate; meets MVA/COMAR standards.
• Assists with maintaining Driver Education and Motorcycle Safety vehicle functionality, including routine maintenance and scheduling repairs required for COMAR compliance.
• Ensure vehicles contain all COMAR-required equipment.

Network and Outreach (5%)

• Interfaces regularly with parents and students to ensure safety compliance and satisfaction.
• Represents the College and Department in the community.
• Handles incoming calls and questions from parents, students, and the public.

• Assists with recruiting and outreach efforts for the Driver Education and Motorcycle Safety programs.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned by Director, Transportation Programs. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma

Required Licenses, Certifications

• Currentlyholds Maryland DriverEducationInstructor Certification/License.

Preferred Education and Experience:

•  Associate degree and/or 5+years’ experience as MD Driver Education Instructor

Other Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in delivering education and training programs.
• Evidence of strong leadership ability and customer service skills.
• Evidence of customer service skills.
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Maintenanceofinsurabilityunderthecollege'svehicleliabilityinsurance plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is mostly sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

General Employment Information

The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Background Checks

The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students.  The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks:  Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

Conflict of Interest policy

No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions.  Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.  

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