Director of Programs & Industry Engagement at Allegheny College

Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

80000.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Industry Engagement, Technical Training, Program Management, Faculty Recruitment, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnerships, Student Recruitment, Instructional Quality Monitoring, Assessment Tool Design, Work-Based Learning, Technical Proficiency

Industry

Description

Summary of Position The Director of Programs and Industry Engagement is responsible for the development and delivery of the technical training curriculum delivered to students at the Allegheny campus at Bessimer - The Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity (ALIC @ Bessemer). The ALIC @ Bessimer curriculum and programming is designed to prepare students for work in the manufacturing industry and adjacent sectors, and the director is responsible for the development, delivery, and refinement of technical education and training programs. The director coordinates program development and implementation, maintaining close collaboration with employers/industry leaders to ensure offerings reflect current industry competency standards and that ALIC courses and micro credentials reflect workforce needs into a clear, scaffolded curriculum. Responsibilities include recruiting and hiring qualified faculty, managing course rollout, reviewing and ensuring courses have up-to-date content and meet course learning outcomes, monitoring instructional quality, and supporting continuous program improvements based on course assessment, employer feedback and workforce trends. The Director also maintains and grows industry partnerships alongside the Executive Director, coordinates talent pipeline activities, and helps to recruit students to the program. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day implementation and continuous improvement of advanced manufacturing training programs and curriculum aligned with institutional and regional workforce priorities. This includes developing new courses/credentials, overseeing curriculum updates to ensure alignment with industry standards and employer expectations, monitoring instructional delivery for quality and consistency, tracking and assessing student learning outcomes, and maintaining documentation to evaluate and demonstrate program effectiveness. * In consultation with the Executive Director, identify emerging trends in manufacturing (e.g., automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, Industry 4.0) and integrate them into ALIC trainings through course curriculum updates and/or new training programs * Partner with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to design and implement assessment tools to evaluate all courses and technical education and training programs * Ensure curriculum aligns with institutional and industry standards, certification requirements, and employer expectations as well as accreditation and federal standards and requirements. * Build and maintain strategic relationships with manufacturing employers, industry associations, and workforce organizations * Support the integration of hands-on, work-based learning models (e.g., apprenticeships, internships, labs) partnering with the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) as appropriate. * Collaborate with partners to co-develop curriculum, training pathways, research and development opportunities, and talent pipelines * Participate in marketing and recruitment efforts that support enrollment efforts. Experience and Qualifications * Associate’s or vocational/ technical school degree required * 10 or more years of experience required Required Knowledge * Understanding of the manufacturing industry in north-west Pennsylvania, and knowledge of the various processes that are most common or emerging within manufacturing in the region. * Additionally, knowledge of pedagogy in relation to technical education is required. Required Skills and Abilities * Technical proficiency in relation to technologies central to ALIC’s educational offering. * Ability to develop technical education courses, including learning outcomes. * Adaptability, maintenance of high standards in terms of file management, equipment maintenance, and the ability to keep accurate records while maintaining confidentiality. Compensation Expected starting salary: $80,000 Allegheny College [https://allegheny.edu/], founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students’ unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives” and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities. Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community [https://sites.allegheny.edu/about/]). Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources. Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at http://www.allegheny.edu [http://www.allegheny.edu/]

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for developing and delivering technical training curricula for the manufacturing industry at the ALIC @ Bessemer campus. This includes managing faculty, maintaining industry partnerships, and ensuring courses align with current workforce competency standards.