Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology - Connecticut State Community College

Details:

Posted: August 1, 2024
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by August 28, 2024, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Tunxis 
271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT  06032 
**This position is not remote** 
For more information, please visit the campus website or  www.ct.edu/hr/jobs 

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

Fall 2024

Position Summary:

The Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology performs a full range of responsibilities at a Connecticut State Community College campus. The Advanced Manufacturing Program Director is responsible for program needs assessment, development, marketing, program accreditation and administrative oversight of classroom and skills instruction.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Campus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or their designee, the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology is responsible for the development and delivery of degree and certificate programs, which could also include non-credit, meeting the instructional goals of the College through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

• Program development and industry accreditation.
  • Accountable for designing, developing and providing for initial and continuing accreditation of courses which meet public needs consistent with the College’s instructional goals and mission.
• Advanced Manufacturing instructors, faculty, and staff; professional development.
  • Accountable for recruiting and overseeing the selection of Advanced Manufacturing instructors, faculty, and staff members appropriately qualified to instruct program courses or program coordination, as well as providing appropriate opportunities for their professional development.
• Instructional quality.
  • Accountable for assuring the quality of instruction in the assigned programs and for assuring the appropriate learning outcomes for their students.
• Administration and resource management.
  • Accountable for effective functioning of the assigned programs’ staff and facilities.
• Budget and fiscal management.
  • Accountable for effective and fiscally sound management of the financial resources needed to carry out the assigned programs.
• Program evaluation and assessment.
  • Accountable for measuring and evaluating program results and taking action to correct deficiencies.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing technology industry or educational experience and 2-5 years of management experience. OR;
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing technology industry or educational experience and 2-5 years of management experience. OR;
• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing technology industry or educational experience and five years of management experience. OR;
• Ten years of Military or Industry Experience in a relatable field with 5 years of management experience.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Academic curriculum and course design, (credit and/or non-credit),
• Utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques in academic program effectiveness
• Knowledge of industry accreditation procedures and strategies
• Experience supervising employees
• Managing operating budgets and plans
• Program evaluation and assessment

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Well-developed connections to manufacturing companies and demonstrated ability to grow relationships within the industry.
• Experience with credit and non-credit program curriculum, scheduling, and certification pathways.
• Experience with student internship placements and securing employment.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $80,901 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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