Director of Manufacturing (Grant Funded) (Spring 2027)

Arizona Western College; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition-free classes for employees and

Job summary

ARIZONA WESTERN COLLEGE in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Director of Manufacturing (Grant Funded) to lead innovative workforce programs and strengthen partnerships between education and industry. You will champion student success, recruit students, and guide the Manufacturing Program and related initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, program development, and collaboration with regional education and industry partners to prepare students for high-demand careers.

Qualifications

• Lead the Manufacturing Program and Future 48 Workforce Accelerator.
• Coordinate with STEDY to recruit students and align instruction with industry partners.
• Develop and promote high-quality instruction aligned with workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Program and Future 48 Workforce Accelerator, coordinating with STEDY.
• Assist with strategic planning and other duties as assigned.
• Recruit students into the Manufacturing Program and strengthen industry partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Partnership building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in workforce-related field

Associate's degree in workforce-related field

Job description

Director of Manufacturing (Grant Funded) (Spring 2027)

Are you ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? As our Director of Manufacturing, you’ll lead innovative workforce programs, champion student success, and build meaningful partnerships between education and industry. This is an opportunity to turn vision into action, strengthen our manufacturing workforce, and help prepare the next generation for high-demand careers. If this is the role for you, don’t just join us—help us build what’s next. Bring your vision, leadership, and passion for manufacturing and make an impact that lasts.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students.Provides leadership, guidance, and support for all tasks and activities related to the development and delivery of the Manufacturing Program and Future 48 Workforce Accelerator, courses, and summer camp content. Works closely with the Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY). Assists STEDY with recruiting new students into the Manufacturing Program. Encourages and promotes the highest quality of instruction and student learning experience, which includes working closely to be the direct link between college-related technical instruction and business industry partners.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in a workforce-related field and two years of experience working in a technical field
• Associate's degree in a Workforce-related field and four years of experience working in a technical field

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in secondary and/or community college career technical education programs as a faculty, coordinator, or director
• Dual credit experience as a faculty, coordinator, or director working With a CTED and/or high school districts for articulation and program coordination
• Experience providing service at the local and state-level advisory board
• Current or past NCCER-certified instructor

Salary: $69,225- $73,378 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution - learn more !

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