Site Director / Instructor - Gene Haas Technical Education Cente

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY POSITION DESCRIPTION
FULL TIME POSITION
SITE DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTOR
GENE HAAS TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
LEBANON, IN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Gene Haas Technical Education Center (GHTEC) Site Director/Instructor is responsible to the Assistant Vice President of Outreach & Engagement for all programming and activities at GHTEC, with particular current focus on the delivery of quality instruction and management of students enrolled in Automation and Robotics/Industrial Maintenance, collaborative robots, and CNC training.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Teach courses (as applicable) to a diverse student body of nontraditional and traditional learners.
Hire adjunct faculty to instruct courses to meet the needs of industry partners
Engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.
Participate in the planning and delivery of the curriculum necessary to meet the instructional needs of the GHTEC.
Support installation, implementation, and maintenance of training equipment and systems for programming and certification
Train corporate partners and other industrial and manufacturing customers.
Maintain records of student enrollment and performance.
Interact professionally in person and online with internal and external partners, stakeholders, and students.
Cultivate partnerships with related program industry members and advisory committees.
Serve as VU's ambassador to the City of Lebanon, as well as Boone and surrounding counties.
Maintain familiarity with the hiring practices and skill requirements for local manufacturing and machining industry occupations.
Foster and promote Vincennes Universitys educational programs and activities.
Maintain established classroom and office hours.
Assist in recruiting and retaining students in GHTEC training programs
Attend various employee meetings, training, committees, and other special activities, as directed by the supervisor.
Support the department in developing reports and budget projections for supplies and equipment.
Assist in the development of quarterly course schedules.
Ability to occasionally lift or move materials and equipment.
Work and prioritize duties independently.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment.
Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
Some travel may be required to attend manufacturing shows and conferences. The employee must possess a valid driver's license.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education Required:

Associate degree in electricity, engineering, industrial maintenance, robotics, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution

Experience Required:
3 years of relevant industry experience
Experience with electricity, electric motor circuits, control circuits, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives systems, safety and print reading.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: College level appropriate for management, teaching, academic advising, recruitment, and retention of students and representation of Vincennes University.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Skills appropriate to effectively manage, teach, administer budgets, forecast needs, and generate reports.

REASONING SKILLS: Strong problem-solving skills.

INTERPERSONAL
SKILLS: Excellent oral & written communication skills. Friendly, outgoing, respectful attitude.

POSITION LOCATION: Vincennes University Gene Haas Technical Education Center Lebanon, IN

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to Vincennes University, 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591 or email to jobs. Interviews may be held concurrently with the application period.

Vincennes University is committed to diversity in the college community

AA/EOE