Executive Director, Manufacturing & Engineering

Executive Director, Manufacturing & Engineering

Department : WCED EVP Office

Location : Manufacturing Technology Center

Reports To : VP, Skill-Based Education & Career Pathways

Recruitment Type : External / Internal

Requisition ID : req6395

Employment Type : Administration and Professionals

Union Position : Non-Union

Work Schedule : Standard College Hours : M-F, 8 : 30am-5pm

Number of Openings : 1

Job Description : SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Executive Director(E.D.) of the Manufacturing & Engineering Workforce Academy is a leadership role responsiblefor the strategic direction, academic quality, and operational execution ofworkforce development programs within the academy. Reporting to the VicePresident of Skills-Based Education & Career Pathways, the E.D.leads the development of high-quality, industry-relevant training aligned withlabor market demand and student success outcomes. This position serves as acritical internal and external connector-working collaboratively across thecollege and externally with employers, workforce agencies, and communitystakeholders. Works collaboratively with the School of Advanced Manufacturing,Engineering & Computer Science to support aligned non-credit to creditpathways and student completion of credit curriculum. The E.D. is expected tolead or contribute to collegewide efforts such as accreditation, programreview, and curriculum development, while also building strong, responsiverelationships with industry partners to shape programming and expandopportunities for learners. This roleleads an Academy team focused on student retention, completion, and excellentcustomer service to all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Leadership : Set the vision and direction for academy programs, ensuring relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with institutional goals and regional workforce needs
• Program Development and Oversight : Oversee the design, delivery, and evaluation of non-credit and credit-aligned programs
• Internal Collaboration & Governance : Serve as a key collaborator across Workforce Innovation and collegewide, partnering with academic leadership and faculty
• Industry & Community Engagement : Represent the Academy to employers, industry groups, government agencies, workforce boards, and all community stakeholders
• Faculty & Staff Leadership : Recruit, onboard, supervise and support instructors and staff
• Operations & Budget Management : Direct daily Academy operations including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and reporting
• Student Success : Support student recruitment efforts and drive an aligned strategy around retention and completion
• Career Readiness : Collaborate with Career Services and external partners to support work-based learning and employment opportunities
• Data-Driven Continuous Improvement : Monitor program performance metrics and use evidence to drive innovation
• Resource Development : Identify and pursue external funding to support program growth and innovation
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

Significant related experience may substitute for education

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE / TRAINING

PHYSICALDEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS

The demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)

Target Starting Salary Range : $95,000 to$110,000 The final offer for the successfulcandidate is targeted to fall within this range, but will be based upon anassessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate'squalifications in relation to the minimum and / or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note : If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location / campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354 : 1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants : During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and / or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Equal Opportunity Statement : Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment / educational opportunity institution.