Program Director - Technician Education

AlphaX

21h • Remote

About The Position

The Workforce Intelligence Lab (WIL) is seeking a Program Director for technician education at a community or technical college to lead a project improving technician training in advanced technology fields, including electric vehicles. The role may serve as lead PI or co-PI from a two-year college and is part of WIL’s expert collaborator network for a competitive grant application. This is a contingent proposal opportunity, not a funded vacancy; no award has been made and work or funding is not guaranteed. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will ask for authorization before naming the candidate or including their resume in a proposal. The collaborator should be comfortable working remotely in the United States.

Requirements

• Be a faculty member, dean, or administrator at a community or technical college.
• Have experience developing technician education programs in advanced technology fields.
• Have industry partnership experience.
• Have experience leading or supporting grant-funded education projects.
• Be comfortable working as a project-based contract collaborator.

Nice To Haves

• Prior federal technician-education grant experience as PI or co-PI.
• Electric vehicle, automotive, or electrical technology program experience.
• Experience partnering with external evaluators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead PI or co-PI from a two-year college.
• Design or update technician curricula and stackable credentials with industry partners.
• Lead faculty professional development and lab or equipment planning.
• Recruit and support students, including students from underrepresented groups.
• Work with evaluators to measure student and program outcomes.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed