SUMMARY
The Program Manager of Advanced Manufacturing is responsible for the operational execution and coordination of advanced manufacturing-related academic and workforce programs within Cuyahoga Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training Academy. This role supports the College's mission to provide high-quality education and training aligned with industry needs, especially in Northeast Ohio's growing advanced manufacturing sector, with a primary focus on enrollment growth, instructional capacity, and program delivery efficiency.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages the day‑to‑day operational execution of Advanced Manufacturing programs, with a primary focus on Manufacturing Technology-including Machining, CNC and Composites. Additionally, assists with the execution of Integrated Systems and Engineering Technology (electrical and mechanical), Welding, and related contract training programs.
Coordinates the delivery and operational readiness of manufacturing programs, including credit and non-credit offerings, in alignment with program strategy and leadership direction.
Collaborates with faculty, instructors, and other instructional and administrative staff to support instructional readiness, onboarding, and consistency across programs and sections.
Supports accreditation and compliance activities through operational coordination and documentation, as directed by program leadership.
Supports employer-informed programming by translating workforce demand data into operational scheduling and delivery adjustments, in coordination with the Director.
Supports apprenticeship initiatives to expand experiential learning opportunities for students through scheduling coordination, instructor alignment, and program logistics.
Participates in industry and community engagement activities as requested, in support of program operations and delivery.
Coordinates career pathways and stackable credentials by supporting operational alignment between credit and non-credit offerings, in collaboration with academic and workforce leadership.
Tracks and reports operational performance metrics, including section counts, enrollment fill rates, instructor utilization, and delivery timelines.
Leads operational planning and coordination of class schedules, manages enrollments and waitlists, and takes corrective action to reduce under-filled or cancelled sections.
Coordinates program operations with instructors, support staff, and internal partners to ensure smooth delivery of programs and courses.
Supports grant-funded program execution, including scheduling, instructor coordination, and reporting of operational deliverables.
Maintains industry related currency/relevancy through periodic professional development opportunities, including but not limited to externships, career pathway training, work-based learning experiences, conferences, forums, symposia, presentations, and industry certification activities or related situations, to inform operational relevance and delivery.
Prepares operational reports and briefings for internal stakeholders focused on program delivery, enrollment, and capacity.
Performs other duties as assigned.