Director, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center - NE
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Full-Time, Temporary (Through June 30, 2025), Exempt , Administrative/Professional

JOB SUMMARY:
The Director is responsible for providing technical assistance, and training to the manufacturing community to help improve their competitiveness. MMTC-NE's primary focus is to assist manufacturers with the decisions and projects affecting their productivity and profitability.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sales and marketing of services associated with the operations of the center.
• Identify the training needs of the manufacturing community through formal and informal needs assessment.
• Market, and deliver programs/services in a cost-effective manner.
• Hire, direct, and supervise trainers, instructors, and staff.
• Supervise special projects and grants as assigned.
• Monitor and evaluate programs and services.
• Prepare administrative reports and executive summaries.
• Meet annual income, training, and economic impact goals as outlined in sub-recipient agreement.
• Participate in university-related committees, events, and activities where required.
• Participate in community organizations that directly support or enhance the activities of the MMTC-NE.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General supervision is received from the Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is exercised over the sales and administrative staff of the MMTC-NE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study; Master's Degree preferred.
• Five or more years of sales experience with a strong understanding of LEAN manufacturing; familiarity with Quality Management Systems, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, and Industry 4.0 technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in facilitation and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated successful experience in economic development, program development, marketing, and sales.
• Proven team player, organized, self-starter, attentive to detail and follow-through, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build collaborative relationships and develop programs.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours.
• Michigan driver’s license required
• Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Duties are generally performed inside but include outside seasonal activities. Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students.