Director of Advanced Technology & Industry Engagement

Director of Advanced Technology & Industry Engagement

Job Title Director of Advanced Technology & Industry Engagement

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Annual Salary $85,000- $90,000

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Department

Department SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Director of Advanced Technology & Industry Engagement provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership to strengthen the college’s advanced technology programs and connections with industry and community partners. The Director will collaborate with faculty, academic leaders, career development staff, and external organizations to ensure the college’s courses, programs, and services reflect current and future industry needs. This position plays a key role in supporting enrollment growth, program innovation, experiential learning, and community partnerships that advance the college’s mission and support outstanding post-graduation outcomes for students.

• Master’s degree in career and technical education (CTE), business, engineering, technology, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in education, industry, or government setting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with business, industry, and community stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail in managing budgets, schedules, and personnel processes.
• Capacity to work independently while also functioning as a collaborative team member.
• Commitment to the mission of community colleges and student-centered education.

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or other terminal degree) in a relevant discipline.
• Completed undergraduate or graduate coursework in administration, supervision, organization, or curriculum development and design.
• Two years of work experience in a CTE field.
• Three years of experience in administration or teaching in an approved CTE program.
• Background in designing micro-credentials, apprenticeships, or short-term workforce-training programs responsive to industry demand.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements or the unionized workplace.
• Experience with grant writing or administration.

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the School of Advanced Technology, ensuring academic rigor and relevance across all courses and programs; lead departmental meetings, coordinate program budgets and review cycles, facilitate textbook and equipment selection, and oversee continuous‑improvement plans.
• Support enrollment growth by cultivating employer and community partnerships that expand experiential learning opportunities for students and address high‑skill, high‑wage, and in‑demand workforce needs.
• Collaborate with campus and external partners to support strategic enrollment growth and student retention initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for industry, ensuring consistent communication and high‑quality partner experience.
• Collaborate with faculty and external advisory boards to align curriculum with employer needs and industry certifications.
• Coordinate the development of course schedules that meet student needs across terms, locations, and delivery modalities.
• Recommend additions, modifications, or discontinuation of courses and programs based on data and student demand.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified full‑time and adjunct faculty who bring both disciplinary expertise and a commitment to student success.
• Conduct regular faculty evaluations and support professional development through mentorship and constructive feedback.
• Manage student concerns and academic grievances in line with college policies.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support program innovation and student success; serve as the college’s Perkins V administrator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all‑inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.