Job Description

Director of Manufacturing (Grant-Funded) (Spring 2027)

Are you ready to make an impact beyond the classroom? As our Director of Manufacturing, you’ll lead innovative workforce programs, champion student success, and build meaningful partnerships between education and industry. This is an opportunity to turn vision into action, strengthen our manufacturing workforce, and help prepare the next generation for high-demand careers. If this is the role for you, don’t just join us—help us build what’s next. Bring your vision, leadership, and passion for manufacturing and make an impact that lasts.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. Provides leadership, guidance, and support for all tasks and activities related to the development and delivery of the Manufacturing Program and Future 48 Workforce Accelerator, courses, and summer camp content. Works closely with the Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY). Assists STEDY with recruiting new students into the Manufacturing Program. Encourages and promotes the highest quality of instruction and student learning experience, which includes working closely to be the direct link between college-related technical instruction and business industry partners.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a workforce-related field and two years of experience working in a technical field
  
  Or
• Associate's degree in a Workforce-related field and four years of experience working in a technical field
  

Preferred, but not required:

• Experience in secondary and/or community college career technical education programs as a faculty, coordinator, or director
• Dual credit experience as a faculty, coordinator, or director working With a CTED and/or high school districts for articulation and program coordination
• Experience providing service at the local and state-level advisory board
• Current or past NCCER-certified instructor
  

Salary:
$69,225- $73,378 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

• Yuma Campus
• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution - learn more!

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POSTING DATE:
Date: August 10, 2026

FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The first review of applications date begin on August 24, 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

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