Director of Advanced Technologies - Bentonville, United States - NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

The Director of Advanced Technologies directs all operational, administrative, instructional, and financial activities of the Electronic Technology and Robotics and similar programs. This position serves as a community liaison by developing partnerships among northwest Arkansas industry groups, career, and technology education centers, area high schools, and universities.

The Director oversees program development and growth; hiring of new faculty members; recruiting and advising students; developing program materials; hosts information sessions and assists with marketing. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the internship program and the WIOWA grant, overseeing the all certificate and degree programs in electronic technology and robotics, assessments, related industry certifications, accreditation and review processes.

Essential Duties

• Provides oversight for the development, expansion and administration of the Electronic Technology and Robotic and similar programs and grant(s). Manages the operational functions including recruitment, scheduling, enrollment, financial performance and learning assessment of programs, students, staff and faculty as appropriate.
• Collaborates with internal NWACC departments, external workforce development entities, and industry representatives to address current and emerging workforce education needs. Oversees the development of course offerings and schedules for each semester. Teaches an instructional load of up to 9 credit hours per semester. Advises prospective students, collaborates with Workforce peers and supervisor in developing strategic planning, program implementation, marketing efforts, and process improvements.
• Develops and manages the Electronic Technology and Robotics and potentially other program-related budgets. Directs the National Accreditation process.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Supervision Responsibilities

Adjunct faculties

Salary $70,000 annually

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of various higher education academic and social programs.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and campus rules, regulations, and requirements related to campus academic and social programs.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of campus academic and/or social programs.
• Ability to evaluate collected information and formulate into recommendations.
• Ability to compile information into report form.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
Frequently:
* Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
* Sitting
* Standing
* Walking
Constantly:
* Hearing
* Repetitive motion
* Talking

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in electrical technology, automation & systems integration, robotic technology, industrial technology, manufacturing & automation, or similar.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Automation and Systems Integration Technology, Manufacturing Automation, Robotic Technologies, Industrial Technology, or similar.
• Technical Certifications and/or Training: Manufacturing Technologies, FANUC Robot Operation, Rockwell Automation certifications: SLC 500, RSLogix 500 Programming, SLC 500, RSLogix 500 Maintenance & Troubleshooting, ABB, Studio.
• Proficiency in programming & operation of CNC machines.
• Experience in the use of SolidWorks CAD system.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of multimeters, PLCs, mechanical systems including pneumatics, schematics for set up, breakdown, and troubleshooting.

Additional Information

A combination of qualifications based on college academic transcripts, training, and experience may be considered.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.