"Program Manager, Workforce Training - Industrial Electrical"

Develops programs and conducts training to transfer working knowledge and understanding of programming to customers, employees, contractors, and students. Primary duties are teaching and coordinating the industrial maintenance program areas (e.g. electrical systems, motor drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, print reading, measurement, mechanical drives, piping, wiring, power and control electronics, rigging, safety, etc.) for the YSU STEM Workforce Education and Innovation's Excellence Training Center (ETC). Responsible for program and curriculum design, delivery, and administration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Performs the role of instructor during scheduled class times, including lesson preparation, lecture delivery, student assessment and advising.

Obtains, organizes, or develops training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches and/or instructs others. Teaches classes as needed in various manufacturing subjects.

Monitors and assesses performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Assists with curriculum development for new relevant in-demand areas in the manufacturing industry.

Utilizes knowledge of ETC products and machine tools in general to develop new training programs, including outline, text, handouts, tests, and hands-on exercises. Plans and designs hands-on shop floor training activities which contribute to the students' comprehension of course content.

Performs stand-up classroom and shop floor instruction to customers and students following established curriculum, manuals, outline, handouts, and texts, and using visual training aids, such as the training machines, graphs, charts, videotape, and slides.

Observes trainees to ensure their comprehension of the subject matter. Administers written, electronic, and practical exams and writes performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.

Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Amatrol training modules.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday.

Supervision Exercised: Supervision may be exercised over staff and students.

Reports to: Executive Director

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Willingness to become a Certified Instructor in any related area of need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: industrial maintenance and PLCs; electrical, industrial maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, engineering, information technology; adult learning and competency-based learning techniques.

Skill in: teaching methodologies for adults.

Ability to: teach and work in a team environment; passionately share your craft with students; eagerly participate in professional development opportunities; present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications: At least a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of experience in a related field, or completion of at least a bachelor's degree and two years of experience in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience teaching adult students. Knowledge of and/or experience with Amatrol curriculum.