Program Supervisor of Manufacturing/Robotics - Part Time

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, Solid. Works, 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. Implement established equipment orientation, competency verification, and authorized-use procedures. Coordinate required laboratory safety orientations and maintain associated documentation in collaboration with the Environmental and Health Compliance Specialist.

Report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and incidents promptly through established college procedures and assist with corrective actions. Makerspace Coordination Coordinate scheduling, user orientation, and supervised access to robotics equipment and learning spaces. Support robotics design, programming, assembly, and testing while promoting safe equipment use and responsible resource management.

Student Success and Industry Engagement Collaborate with Admissions, Student Success, academic advising, and faculty to support recruitment, academic progress, retention, and completion. Maintain contact with designated manufacturing and optics industry partners to gather feedback on workforce needs and program relevance.

Assist with program advisory committee meetings, including scheduling, documentation, and follow-up on assigned recommendations. Participate in selected recruitment events, employer meetings, and partnership activities as assigned within the established work schedule. Budget and Administrative Responsibilities Recommend instructional supplies, equipment, maintenance, and Makerspace expenditures to the Dean.

Assist with assigned grant activities, equipment inventories, and reporting in collaboration with designated college offices. Maintain accurate records and prepare periodic operational updates for the Dean. Perform other related duties consistent with the scope and scheduled hours of the part-time appointment, to include course instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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 Solid. Works, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or comparable design and manufacturing software.

Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position.

Individuals may seek exemption from the residency requirement based on critical need or hardship.