Program Supervisor of Manufacturing/Robotics - Part Time
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Newton, NJ, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, engineering technology, mechanical engineering, optics, or a closely related field.
- At least three years of relevant industry experience in advanced manufacturing, precision machining, optical manufacturing, or related technical operations.
- Experience coordinating personnel, technical projects, instructional activities, or laboratory operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical drawings, precision measurement, quality practices, and safe equipment operation.
- Experience with CNC equipment, CAD/CAM applications, optical fabrication equipment, or comparable technologies relevant to the assigned programs.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and collaborative leadership skills.
- Ability to support students with varied educational backgrounds and learning needs.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a related technical field, education, or administration.
- Teaching or training experience in a community college, technical school, or industry setting.
- Experience managing a Makerspace, or shared technical facility.
- Familiarity with SolidWorks, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or comparable design and manufacturing software.
Full description
Sussex County Community College is seeking a part time Program Supervisor for the Manufacturing and Robotics Technology Program. The Part-Time Program Supervisor provides academic coordination and operational support for the Manufacturing and Robotics Technology Programs at Sussex County Community College. Reporting to the Dean of Technical Occupations, the position supports instructional quality, faculty coordination, student success, laboratory readiness, equipment maintenance, and industry engagement.
Working collaboratively with the Dean, faculty, staff, and industry representatives, the PT Program Supervisor helps ensure that program offerings reflect workforce needs and prepare students for employment, career advancement, and further education. The position also coordinates designated Makerspace activities that support applied learning, design, prototyping, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a part-time position, with priorities and assignments determined in consultation with the Dean.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Academic Coordination and Program Support
- Coordinate assigned aspects of the Manufacturing and Robotics Technology programs, including degree, certificate, and related workforce training offerings.
- Collaborate with faculty to recommend and support revisions to curricula, course outlines, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and assessment practices.
- Support the integration of relevant manufacturing applications, including but not limited to precision machining, CNC operations, CAD/CAM, SolidWorks, blueprint interpretation, metrology, fabrication, and quality assurance.
- Assist with program reviews and the collection and analysis of enrollment, retention, completion, employment, and learning outcome data.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant instructional practices and industry technologies.
Faculty and Staff Coordination
- Provide guidance and support to adjunct faculty regarding program expectations, instructional resources, learning management system use, and laboratory procedures.
- Collaborate with the Dean on assigned staff schedules and coverage for classes, laboratory activities, and approved Makerspace operations.
- Provide input to the Dean regarding instructional effectiveness, staffing needs, and professional development priorities.
Laboratory and Equipment Operations
- Coordinate routine readiness, organization, and instructional use of Manufacturing and Robotics laboratories.
- Monitor equipment condition and coordinate scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration, and repairs with designated college personnel and qualified service providers.
- Maintain assigned inventories of equipment, tooling, materials, consumables, and software licenses; recommend purchases to the Dean.