Advanced Manufacturing Manager

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement.
Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Advanced Manufacturing Manager who will will oversee project activities related to the revitalization of AC’s advanced manufacturing programs.
This position will lead development of new work-based learning courses and competency-based curriculum for the advanced manufacturing programs.
Requirements EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's degree in a Technical field (Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation or Manufacturing), Education or related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in Technical field (Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Instrumentation or Manufacturing), Education or related field.
EXPERIENCE Required: Three (3) years of industry experience in manufacturing and experience in budget and personnel management.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee and coordinate collaboration among target faculty, AC staff, and Business Leadership Councils to revitalize the advanced manufacturing programs.
Interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports.
Identify risks of the outset of a project and develop proper mitigation plans in the event that the risk does, in fact, occur.
Manage funding software, processes, and procedures to meet expenditure and reporting requirements.
Collaborate with industry partners to ensure the curriculum aligns with the needs and expectations of employers in the advanced manufacturing sector.
Assist/support target faculty members to design, update, and refine competency-based curriculum for the advanced manufacturing program.
Assist in the development of new courses, workshops, and training modules to enhance the overall quality and relevance of the program.
Assist/support target faculty in developing new work-based learning courses in collaboration with AC staff.
Work with Amarillo College staff/faculty to ensure proper student supports are embedded in advanced manufacturing courses.
Coordinate with Project Director, project staff, and AC faculty/staff to support institutionalization of grant outcomes.
Oversee pilots of redesigned/new target courses.
As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes! KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate strategically through project development, project implementation, and project evaluation Knowledge of work-based learning.
Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures applicable to federal, state, and college regulations and grant development to sustain grant objectives.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Effective leadership and organization skills.
Computer skills.
Commitment to discretion and confidentiality concerning sensitive information at all times Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.
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Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to perform a wide range of motion and mobility tasks involving climbing, crawling, bending, pulling, pushing and lifting in teaching and demonstrating operation procedures.
Work Environment: This position works in a classroom environment but can include extensive travel and overnight stays may be required.
Evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Benefits Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS.
Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy.
In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution.
Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses.
Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus.
We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.
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