What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Program Coordinator position at Western Wyoming Community College?
Position Summary Information
Posting Number
P2137
Job Title
Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Program Coordinator
Students Only
No
Job Description Summary
Win With a Career Move to Western.
At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America’s leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:
- Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn’t love free money?
- We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
- Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday’s off in the summer.
- Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality.
- Access to amenities like our Children’s Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more.
- When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider.
See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
1. Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology programs.
2. Serve as an academic advisor for students within MIT programs, providing guidance on course selection, credential pathways, career planning, and transfer options.
3. Manages the development of course schedules in alignment with student needs, instructional resources, and industry standards.
4. Provides leadership and oversight for internships and other work-based learning opportunities, including developing employer partnerships, ensuring compliance with professional standards, and supporting faculty and student engagement in high-impact practices.
5. Establish, coordinate, and help lead industry-specific advisory councils for each discipline within the school, ensuring ongoing input from employers and professionals to shape program content, technology integration, and credentialing pathways.
6. Track and manage program budgets, monitor spending, and initiate purchasing in accordance with College policies and priorities.
7. Support the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of adjunct instructors; provide mentorship and resources to promote instructional excellence.
8. Collaborate with faculty and the Dean in curriculum planning, improvement initiatives, and integration of applied learning and technology into instruction.
9. Assist in program review and student learning outcomes assessment to ensure academic quality and continuous improvement.
10. Promote and support dual enrollment options and high school-to-college pathways for MIT-related programs.
11. Participate in student recruitment efforts, employer outreach, and public events to enhance program visibility and enrollment.
12. Contribute to developing and implementing grants, industry training, and short-term workforce development programs.
13. Maintain program documentation, schedules, syllabi, and compliance with accreditation or industry certification standards.
14. Promote a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment within labs, classrooms, and the broader campus.
15. Serve on institutional committees and participate in college initiatives as assigned.
16. Support MIT faculty.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of MIT and Workforce.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in a discipline appropriate to this type of position.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in industrial trades or technical higher education.
- Demonstrated experience with instructional planning, student advising, or curriculum coordination in an academic or industry setting.
- Proficiency with tracking budgets, procurement processes, and inventory control.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience working with advisory councils or employer groups.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to hire and train effectively and to develop good working relationships with faculty, staff, and administration.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record acceptable to the College’s insurance carrier for authorized driver status.
Equivalency Statement
For those candidates who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, will be acceptable
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, education, or related area.
2. Experience teaching in a higher education or technical training setting.
3. Knowledge of Wyoming’s manufacturing and industrial workforce needs.
4. Experience managing budgets or small-scale capital equipment planning.
5. Familiarity with academic program assessment and curriculum development.
Open Date
04/11/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position offers a current annual salary of $52,700 with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. This is an 11 month position.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. All Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. All Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
Salary : $52,700
