Director of Emerging Technologies
Core
Lead the development of education and workforce solutions in emerging technologies, translating regional employer demands into credit programs, microcredentials, and training pathways.
Role type
Director of Emerging Technologies (Education & Workforce Development)
Builds
New academic programs, industry-recognized credentials, customized training, and student-to-employer talent pipelines.
Domain
Higher Education / Workforce Development / Emerging Applied Technologies
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, program design and implementation, stakeholder partnership management, curriculum development, budget management, grant development, faculty supervision, operational oversight
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience with stackable credentials and apprenticeships, grant management, knowledge of industrial automation and AI tools
Technologies
FANUC, NCCER, CompTIA, AWS, ETA, IPC, PLC systems, industrial automation, AI tools, data analytics, cybersecurity fundamentals
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for advanced technology programs; Develop growth strategies aligning programs with regional workforce needs; Build and maintain employer and industry partnerships; Lead design and continuous improvement of employer-informed curricula; Monitor emerging tech trends and recommend educational responses; Oversee daily program operations and resource coordination; Recruit and evaluate faculty and instructional personnel
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & execution