Coordinator for Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships & Instructor

About the role

The State of Georgia, through Southern Crescent Technical College, seeks a Coordinator to lead business and industry advanced manufacturing partnerships and serve as an Industrial Systems Instructor. This full‑time position supports economic development initiatives and delivers technical training to meet regional workforce needs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President of Economic Development in building relationships with employers, workforce boards, and economic agencies to create training partnerships.
• Develop and implement a sales plan to increase revenue by promoting non‑credit training, customized corporate training, apprenticeships, and credit enrollment opportunities.
• Lead marketing campaigns, outreach, and partnership development to expand the college’s market position.
• Coordinate with faculty to design, deliver, and evaluate non‑credit and credit programs that align with industry needs and accreditation standards.
• Support career services by linking students with internships, apprenticeships, and work‑based learning.
• Recruit and supervise part‑time instructors and manage student registration.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree with five years of business/industry experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with seven years of technical/engineering experience.
• Proven ability to work independently, strong organizational and communication skills, and project‑management expertise.
• Experience in sales and marketing within higher education or industrial sectors is preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced manufacturing technologies: PLCs, industrial robots.
• Control systems knowledge: Kuka, ABB, Fanuc robots; Allen‑Bradley and Siemens PLC controllers.
• Certifications in Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Technical training delivery and hands‑on maintenance/troubleshooting of manufacturing systems.

What we offer

• Salary $57,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Paid state holidays, annual and sick leave.
• State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.