Automotive Program Facilitator

Connecticut State Community College; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Job summary

CT State Community College is seeking an Automotive Program Facilitator at the CT State Gateway in New Haven. The role serves as a liaison among students, faculty, industry partners, and the community to promote career pathways in automotive service.

You will support recruitment, student success, program operations, and workforce development, coordinating with the Academic Division Director of Automotive Technology and leading initiatives that enhance accreditation and industry advisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Arts, or related field with 1+ year experience in automotive education or industry.
• ASE G1 Certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of students in automotive programs.
• Provide student career information and guidance.
• Oversee program accreditation processes.
• Facilitate meetings for orientations and industry advisement across three programs and EV.
• Support or lead program growth, continuous improvement, grant activities and community engagement.

Skills

ASE G1 Certification

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Arts, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State)was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

Posted: November 3, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by December 2, 2026.

Position Summary

The Automotive Program Facilitator serves as a key liaison between students, faculty, industry partners, and the community. This position supports recruitment, student success, program operations, industry engagement, workforce development initiatives, and continuous program improvement while promoting career pathways in the automotive service industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Academic Division Director of Automotive Technology the Automotive Program Facilitator is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Recruitment and retention.
• Student career information and guidance.
• Program accreditation.
• Meeting facilitation for both new student orientations and industry advisement for three programs and EV.
• Support or lead program growth, continuous improvement initiatives, grant activities, and community engagement efforts.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Industrial Arts, or related field together with one (1) or more years of experience in automotive education, the automotive industry; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• ASE G1 Certification required.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Multiple ASE certifications in addition to ASE G1
• Certificate in Automotive Technology
• Experience with automotive manufacturers, particularly Honda, General Motors, or Subaru
• Three (3) or more years of experience as an automotive service technician
• Experience with Blackboard or other higher education learning management systems
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships within the college and automotive industry community
• Experience mentoring entry level technicians or students entering the automotive industry

Special Requirements

• Valid Connecticut driver's license and proof of automobile insurance with no restrictions affecting independent daytime or evening travel.
• Ability and willingness to use a personal vehicle for reimbursable work-related travel.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $66,804 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: Human Resources - Future Employees / Human Resources -Labor Contracts

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)oftheConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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