Director, Smart Automation & Robotics at College of the Sequoias Community College District – Visalia, California

Under the direction of the Director, Training Resource Center/Contract Education and Dean, Career Technical Training & Workforce Development, the Director of Smart Automation & Robotics is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, management, and delivery of customized, short-term workforce training in smart automation, robotics, and related emerging technologies. This position will cultivate partnerships with regional employers, lead recruitment and marketing efforts, oversee workforce training development, and manage technical training initiatives. Training programs may include employer-led projects, incumbent and dislocated worker upskilling, and train-the-trainer courses.

This position is a 12-month, full-time position.

This is a two-year, grant-funded position through June 30, 2027.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing staff who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts’ commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

• Identify and pursue training contract opportunities with employers in smart automation, robotics, and related technology fields.
• Develop customized training proposals that address employer-specific needs and highlight the short-term workforce training capabilities.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with contracted employers to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Monitor employer contract performance and ensure all obligations are fulfilled to the highest standard.
• Oversee the design, scheduling, and delivery of not-for-credit and contract training programs in smart automation and robotics.
• Manage all program logistics, including facilities use, instructional materials, equipment, and technology integration.
• Ensure workforce trainings reflect the latest advancements in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 practices.
• Actively engage with employers, workforce boards, and community partners to identify skill gaps and training opportunities.
• Represent the Training Resource Center at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote training offerings and build visibility.
• Recruit, onboard, and provide ongoing support for Training Resource Center trainers.
• Coordinate professional development and train-the-trainer sessions to ensure training quality and alignment with industry needs.
• Monitor program effectiveness through success rates, instructor/participant evaluations, and employer satisfaction surveys.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance program relevance, delivery, and outcomes.
• Develop and manage program budgets with a focus on profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate program records, enrollment data, and compliance documentation for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare detailed reports for Training Resource Center leadership, funding agencies, and industry partners.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the long-term viability of the Training Resource Center.

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• Completed online application.
• Equity Narrative (included in the application packet).
• Letter of interest which addresses the Representative Duties. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
• Resume.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
• Equivalency documents (if necessary).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Linda Reis at lindarei@cos.edu or (559) 730-3867.

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visa