Director, Smart Automation & Robotics

General Description

Under the direction of the Director Training Resource Center / Contract Education and Dean Career Technical Training & Workforce Development the Director of Smart Automation & Robotics is responsible for the strategic planning coordination management and delivery of customized short-term workforce training in smart automation robotics and related emerging technologies. This position will cultivate partnerships with regional employers lead recruitment and marketing efforts oversee workforce training development and manage technical training initiatives. Training programs may include employer-led projects incumbent and dislocated worker upskilling and train-the-trainer courses.

This position is a 12-month full-time position.

This is a two-year grant-funded position through June 30 2027.

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer general education career and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and who have a passion for student success.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic cultural socioeconomic disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing staff who are equity-minded collegial and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

• Identify and pursue training contract opportunities with employers in smart automation robotics and related technology fields.
• Develop customized training proposals that address employer-specific needs and highlight the short-term workforce training capabilities.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with contracted employers to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Monitor employer contract performance and ensure all obligations are fulfilled to the highest standard.
• Oversee the design scheduling and delivery of not-for-credit and contract training programs in smart automation and robotics.
• Manage all program logistics including facilities use instructional materials equipment and technology integration.
• Ensure workforce trainings reflect the latest advancements in automation robotics and Industry 4.0 practices.
• Actively engage with employers workforce boards and community partners to identify skill gaps and training opportunities.
• Represent the Training Resource Center at industry events conferences and meetings to promote training offerings and build visibility.
• Recruit onboard and provide ongoing support for Training Resource Center trainers.
• Coordinate professional development and train-the-trainer sessions to ensure training quality and alignment with industry needs.
• Monitor program effectiveness through success rates instructor / participant evaluations and employer satisfaction surveys.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance program relevance delivery and outcomes.
• Develop and manage program budgets with a focus on profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate program records enrollment data and compliance documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare detailed reports for Training Resource Center leadership funding agencies and industry partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the long-term viability of the Training Resource Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience) :

Any combination equivalent to :

Desirable Qualifications :

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit as a Supplemental Attachment within the Attachment section of the online application.

Licenses and Other Requirements :

Working Conditions : Environment

Physical Abilities

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALLof the following required material before or by the filing deadline :

For questions regarding this position please contact Linda Reis at or .

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination harassment including sexual harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race color ethnicity national origin immigration status ancestry age (40 and above) religious creed religion political belief or affiliation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information mental or physical disability sex sexual orientation marital status pregnancy or parental status childbirth breastfeeding / lactation status medical condition military and veteran status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics .

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visa

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 119829 - 177040