Director of Advanced Manufacturing Labs

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Under the supervision of the Dean, the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Labs provides individual project and program coordination in support of the School’s mission. Additionally, the position provides coordination services/support for grants, contract training, non-credit enrollment and other program needs; conducts assessment, research, program implementation, and growth of new and existing credit and non-credit programming in collaboration with academic program coordinators as necessary. Leads a team of high performing technicians.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Carries out administrative functions relevant to the position;
• Supervises staff as assigned – includes assignments, payroll, contracts, evaluations
• Schedules training, staffing and resource (mobile labs) assignments;
• Collaborates on the marketing/sales of workshops and non-credit training;
• Develops workshop curriculum
• Develop, improve, update and teach related workshops and labs;
• Supports the billing and invoicing process for non-credit training and workshops;
• Supports program needs for credit and/or non-credit programming to include maintenance of students’ records, coordinate special events/projects/programs within the School; support contract and payroll functions; draft letters and contracts; develop marketing strategy with associated directors; and all other efforts as necessary
• Works with the Dean on related budgets, including, but not limited to School and grant budgets
• Resolves program problems and inquiries; serves on university committees as appropriate
• Recruits for instruction and other program area needs
• Coordinates with internal and external partners;
• Conducts research as necessary on programs, products, companies, etc.; organizes and analyzes data to prepare reports and documents as needed and summarizes findings for grants and other program needs.

Other Functions:

• Coordinates various grants and related programming functions as needed. These functions and roles include, but are not limited to instructional recruiting, identification of other needed resources (locations, books, class materials), record keeping, data entry, reporting (finances, registrations, etc.); assisting program director(s) with other aspects of program and grant related functions
• Represent the university for presentations at local, state, regional, and national levels as needed
• Serves as liaison with IT and other university departments to ensure School needs are known and addressed in relation to their duties;
• Serve in various roles (site coordinator, proctor, etc.) for affiliations and professional organizations associated with non-credit training;
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or the situation dictates.
• Provides and participates in professional development and training keeping current with relevant trends.
• Assists other School staff as needed to promote a team environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of quality/inspection laboratory analytical equipment such as mechanical, thermal and electronic equipment, including computer hardware and software
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix technical equipment
• Relevant technical skills include but are not limited to: electronics, mechanical trouble shooting and repair, automation and robotics, and software expertise that may include but not be limited to PCDIMS, Mastercam, and Solidworks software.
• Over acquisition of related equipment and subsequent inventory of lab tooling, supplies, and equipment
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, evaluate, and guide lab technicians;
• Microsoft Office skills required, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel (including data analysis)
• Working knowledge of Google functions (Calendar, Google Docs, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to learn new software and applications as needed;
• Ability to anticipate needs and workflow; self-starter; excellent organizational skills
• Requires excellent written and oral communications skills; skills in research, information gathering, monitoring, and sharing;
• Ability to assess and recommend solutions to problems;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to take initiative, act with flexibility and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative manner
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust as necessary
• Mature and demonstrated ability to follow through and follow up on tasks, projects, and related work;
• Expected to be student / client focused; ever-ready for assignments in a fast-paced environment; maintains a positive can-do attitude

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor degree required*; Master’s degree preferred
• Corporate and/or other higher education experience a plus
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated supervisory experience
• Positive proven work track record

*Professional work experience may be considered for substitution of degree requirement

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license and insured vehicle
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Vision requirements:

_X_     Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

_X_     Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

_X_     Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

__        Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

            left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

_X_     Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

            spatial relationships)

___      No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules 

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)