Coordinator, Industrial Programs

Under general direction of the Department Chair, the Coordinator, Industrial Programs provides instruction, program coordination, and administrative support for the Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Management Technology programs. The position teaches primarily in Industrial Systems Technology and coordinates scheduling, part-time faculty, curriculum, laboratories, student advising, industry partnerships, apprenticeships, and customized training across both programs.

Industrial Systems Technology prepares students to install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated and mechanical systems. Industrial Management Technology prepares students for supervisory and operations roles in the same industries. Because both programs serve a shared base of regional employers, the coordinator acts as a single point of contact for those partners and builds a sustainable structure for long-term program leadership.

This is a nine-month (academic year) position.

• Provides classroom, laboratory, and online instruction in Industrial Systems Technology and other courses as assigned.
• Coordinates the development, revision, and continuous improvement of Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Management Technology courses, ensuring alignment with approved curriculum standards, course competencies, and program outcomes.
• Develops and maintains course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory activities, and assessments.
• Researches emerging technologies and practices, including automation and controls, PLCs, robotics, instrumentation, hydraulics and pneumatics, industrial maintenance, supervision, quality, lean manufacturing, safety management, and production operations, and recommends curriculum updates.
• Identifies opportunities to incorporate industry-recognized credentials and certifications into both programs.
• Coordinates the selection and review of textbooks, digital resources, software, and instructional technologies.

• Develops and coordinates course schedules for Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Management Technology, including day, evening, online, hybrid, and Career and College Promise offerings.
• Recommends instructional staffing based on enrollment, course requirements, faculty availability, and program needs.
• Recruits, onboards, mentors, and supports part-time faculty; coordinates assignments and prepares related documentation and contracts.
• Coordinates instructional delivery among full-time and part-time faculty to ensure consistency and quality across sections.
• Monitors enrollment, retention, and completion and recommends adjustments to course offerings and resources.
• Assists the Department Chair with program planning, budget development, and evaluation.

• Provides academic advising and career guidance to students in both programs, including transcript evaluation and academic planning.
• Advises students on course sequencing, program completion, credentials, transfer opportunities, and employment pathways.
• Participates in recruitment, orientation, open houses, career fairs, Technical Academy, and other enrollment initiatives.
• Develops and supports program marketing and recruitment strategies.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with regional employers served by Industrial Systems Technology and Industrial Management Technology.
• Represents both programs at industry meetings, professional organizations, workforce development events, and community activities.
• Develops and supports apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, work-based learning, internships, and job placement activities.
• Partners with Continuing Education to identify, develop, and staff customized training and short-term workforce courses for employers.
• Coordinates and supports the advisory committees for both programs.
• Gathers employer input on current and emerging skill needs to guide curriculum, equipment planning, and credentials.

• Coordinates the operation, maintenance, and utilization of program laboratories and instructional equipment.
• Researches and recommends equipment, software, tools, and supplies; prepares equipment and supply requests; coordinates purchasing and inventory.
• Coordinates installation, setup, testing, and repair of laboratory equipment and maintains related records.
• Promotes safe laboratory practices, ensures students and instructional personnel receive appropriate safety training, and…