Marine Technology Program Development Manager

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Indian River State College is seeking a professional to help deliver a high-quality, workforce-aligned program that meets regional employer demand and equips students with accelerated, industry-ready skills.

The role involves providing specialized technical expertise and industry insight to support the development, launch, and ongoing improvement of the program. Responsibilities include aligning curriculum, facilities, and equipment with real-world industry practices and workforce needs, while collaborating with faculty, administrators, and industry partners to ensure high-quality, industry-relevant instruction and training pathways.

• Provide expert guidance in designing and updating accelerated Marine Technology courses, including:
• Marine electrical and electronic systems
• Marine auxiliary and HVAC systems
• Marine transmission: gas, diesel, inboard, and outboard systems
• Marine rigging and lifting
• Ensure all curriculum aligns with current industry standards, ABYC guidelines, recognized certifications, and employer expectations.
• Assist in developing course learning outcomes, lab activities, assessment methods, and equipment lists.

• Maintain regular engagement with regional marine industry stakeholders—such as marine centers, boatyards, repair facilities, engine manufacturers, and marine contractors—to validate training needs.
• Facilitate partnerships for job placement pipelines, equipment donations, guest instruction, and site visits.
• Advise on emerging technologies, sector trends, and priority employer competencies.
• Participate in advisory board meetings and provide expert insight.

• Recommend facility layouts, lab workflows, and equipment to support high-quality, hands-on training.
• Assist in designing and building specialized training systems.
• Support vendor selection, equipment acquisition, and tool standardization.
• Ensure all training infrastructure complies with marine industry safety standards and best practices.

• Assist in recruiting and screening qualified adjunct faculty and instructors.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to instructional staff.
• Support evaluation of faculty teaching materials and hands-on lab practices.

Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration is preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in Marine Service, Marine Engineering, Marine Maintenance, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:
• Marine electrical/electronics
• Marine diesel engines, gasoline systems
• Marine air conditioning, auxiliary systems
• Structural/fiberglass repair
• Strong understanding of industry standards, best practices, tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Established connections within the regional marine industry.
• Experience working with or mentoring technicians, apprentices, or students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Physical skills required include the ability to lift heavy boxes and materials, to move equipment from room to room, and to work for extended periods at a computer station. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.

IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

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Temporary (Fixed Term)

The pay rate starts at: $28.72/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience| Open until filled.