Job Details

Director, Smart Automation & Robotics

Position Number: 6691952
Location: Visalia, CA
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

Director, Smart Automation & Robotics

Salary: $119,829.00 - $177,040.00 Annually
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 7047-mt-10/25
Closing: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Visalia/Tulare/Hanford, CA
Department: Strong Workforce
Division:

General Description

Under the direction of the Director, Training Resource Center/Contract Education and Dean, Career Technical Training & Workforce Development, the Director of Smart Automation & Robotics is responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, management, and delivery of customized, short-term workforce training in smart automation, robotics, and related emerging technologies. This position will cultivate partnerships with regional employers, lead recruitment and marketing efforts, oversee workforce training development, and manage technical training initiatives. Training programs may include employer-led projects, incumbent and dislocated worker upskilling, and train-the-trainer courses.

This position is a 12-month, full-time position.

This is a two-year, grant-funded position through June 30, 2027.

Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing staff who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.

Job Duties

Identify and pursue training contract opportunities with employers in smart automation, robotics, and related technology fields.
Develop customized training proposals that address employer-specific needs and highlight the short-term workforce training capabilities.
Maintain ongoing relationships with contracted employers to secure repeat business and long-term partnerships.
Monitor employer contract performance and ensure all obligations are fulfilled to the highest standard.
Oversee the design, scheduling, and delivery of not-for-credit and contract training programs in smart automation and robotics.
Manage all program logistics, including facilities use, instructional materials, equipment, and technology integration.
Ensure workforce trainings reflect the latest advancements in automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 practices.
Actively engage with employers, workforce boards, and community partners to identify skill gaps and training opportunities.
Represent the Training Resource Center at industry events, conferences, and meetings to promote training offerings and build visibility.
Recruit, onboard, and provide ongoing support for Training Resource Center trainers.
Coordinate professional development and train-the-trainer sessions to ensure training quality and alignment with industry needs.
Monitor program effectiveness through success rates, instructor/participant evaluations, and employer satisfaction surveys.
Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance program relevance, delivery, and outcomes.
Develop and manage program budgets with a focus on profitability and cost-effectiveness.
Maintain accurate program records, enrollment data, and compliance documentation for internal and external reporting.
Prepare detailed reports for Training Resource Center leadership, funding agencies, and industry partners.
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the long-term viability of the Training Resource Center.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to:

At least five (5) years of experience in the Industrial Maintenance and Automation sector, including hands-on expertise with PLCs, robotics, and controls.
Industry training experience required, including both the delivery of technical instruction (to industry employees, apprentices, or college-level students) and the development of curriculum and instructional materials that reflect current industry practices. The ability to adapt training to diverse audiences is essential.
A demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
Experience bridging industry and education, such as curriculum development, workforce training, or mentoring, to strengthen connections between technical practice and talent development.

Desirable Qualifications:

Extensive hands-on experience in industrial electrical systems, mechanical systems, electronics, PLCs, computers, robotics, process control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and systems integration, with the ability to translate technical expertise into strategic program direction, curriculum development, and workforce training that aligns with student learning outcomes and employer needs.
At least six (6) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in the Industrial Maintenance and Automation sector, including hands-on expertise with PLCs, robotics, and controls, as well as demonstrated leadership and/or project management responsibilities.
Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) Credentials.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications, please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit as a "Supplemental Attachment" within the "Attachment" section of the online application.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Valid California driver's license.
An incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.

Working Conditions:

Environment

Indoor/Outdoor environment.
Constant interruptions.
Multiple tasks.
Drive vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the Training Resource Center.

Physical Abilities

Ability to communicate with students/employers/employees/public.
Ability to read documents.
Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
Ability to reach in all directions.
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Automation and robotics software and platforms including programming environments for PLCs as well as general office and project management tools.
Industry trends and technologies.
State, federal, and private funding sources.
Budget preparation and control.
Strong verbal and written communication skills adaptable to clients with diverse backgrounds.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Word processing and spreadsheet software.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Provide leadership and direction to training programs.
Establish partnerships with employers, unions, higher education, community organizations and businesses.
Create and establish activities, workshops and engagement opportunities in support of workforce development programs.
Function effectively in a setting with tight deadlines and heavy workload.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
Accomplish objectives and work independently with minimum supervision.

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

Completed online application.
Equity Narrative (included in the application packet).
Letter of interest which addresses the Representative Duties. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
Resume.
Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Applicants who have completed college or university course work at an institution outside of the United States that is not a post-secondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents by either NACES or AICE.
Equivalency documents (if necessary).

For questions regarding this position, please contact Linda Reis at lindarei@cos.edu or (559) 730-3867.

The Sequoias Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age (40 and above), religious creed, religion, political belief or affiliation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status, medical condition, military and veteran status, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visa

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/5129604/director-smart-automation-robotics

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The College of the Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.