Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

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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.

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Position Details

Posted: May 1, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Three Rivers (189 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  

Position Summary

The Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology performs a full range of responsibilities at a Connecticut State Community College campus. The Advanced Manufacturing Program Director is responsible for program needs assessment, development, marketing, program accreditation, and administrative oversight of classroom and skills instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Campus President or their designee, the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Technology is accountable for the development and delivery of degree and certificate programs, that could also include non-credit, meeting the instructional goals of the College through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program development and industry accreditation
• Advanced Manufacturing instructors, faculty, and staff; professional development
• Instructional quality
• Administration and resource management
• Budget and fiscal management
• Program evaluation and assessment

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

• Master’s degree with two (2) or more years of Manufacturing Technology Industry or educational experience and two (2) or more years of management experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with five (5) or more years of Manufacturing Technology Industry or educational experience and two (2) or more years of management experience OR
• Associate’s degree with five (5) or more years of Manufacturing Technology Industry or educational experience and five (5) or more years of management experience OR
• Ten (10) or more years of Military or Industry Experience in a relatable field with five (5) or more years of management experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Academic curriculum and course design (credit and/or non-credit)
• Utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques in academic program effectiveness
• Knowledge of industry accreditation procedures and strategies 
• Experience supervising employees
• Managing operating budgets and plans
• Program evaluation and assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non-credit manufacturing job training curriculum and demand driven scheduling
• Experience developing and maintaining regional and state wide partnerships with industry and community stakeholders
• Knowledge and awareness pertaining to the Eastern Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range; $80,901-$86,320 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity 

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: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit:

• A cover letter
• A resume

The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• Links to external resume sites are not accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

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)
• 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 trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. 

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.