What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering Systems Technology position at Dyersburg State Community College?
The Director of Engineering Systems Technology is a 12-month hands-on, academic and workforce leader responsible for building, scaling, and promoting a dynamic advanced manufacturing program that also encompasses state-of-the-art industrial maintenance technologies. This mission-driven role requires strong industry engagement, experience in program and curricular development best practices, and effective student recruitment/retention strategies to meet regional workforce needs in West Tennessee and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to build a high-impact program that transforms lives and strengthens the regional economy.
ABOUT DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The 2025 College System of Tennessee's Community College of the Year, Dyersburg State Community College is a student-centered institution committed to expanding opportunity and strengthening the economic strength of West Tennessee. Serving traditional, adult, and dual-enrollment students, the College plays a vital role in preparing a skilled workforce aligned with regional industry needs.
Through strong partnerships with employers in industry and healthcare, Dyersburg State has established itself as a responsive and innovative workforce partner. The College is deeply engaged with and committed to our community partners to develop high-demand programs, training pathways, and credentials that lead to meaningful careers.
With a supportive leadership team and a clear commitment to program growth, Dyersburg State provides an environment where faculty and program leaders can build, innovate, and make a lasting impact. The College is actively engaged in long-term planning for expanded advanced manufacturing and technical education facilities, offering this role an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of the program and its learning environments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office Setting: Performs routine office responsibilities with occasional travel for college or program-related activities. Work requires minimal physical exertion and involves little to no exposure to hazards.
Lab Setting: Requires mobility for moderate lifting and setup of mechanical and/or electrical training systems. Work may involve moderate noise levels from compressed air systems or rotating equipment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in one of the following:
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Industrial Maintenance
Engineering or related field
Strong oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
Vacation and Sick Leave
14 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
ABOUT DYERSBURG STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The 2025 College System of Tennessee's Community College of the Year, Dyersburg State Community College is a student-centered institution committed to expanding opportunity and strengthening the economic strength of West Tennessee. Serving traditional, adult, and dual-enrollment students, the College plays a vital role in preparing a skilled workforce aligned with regional industry needs.
Through strong partnerships with employers in industry and healthcare, Dyersburg State has established itself as a responsive and innovative workforce partner. The College is deeply engaged with and committed to our community partners to develop high-demand programs, training pathways, and credentials that lead to meaningful careers.
With a supportive leadership team and a clear commitment to program growth, Dyersburg State provides an environment where faculty and program leaders can build, innovate, and make a lasting impact. The College is actively engaged in long-term planning for expanded advanced manufacturing and technical education facilities, offering this role an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of the program and its learning environments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the public face of the Engineering Systems Technology (EST) program at Dyersburg State Community College and position the program as the primary talent pipeline for industry in our region.
- With strong support from institutional leadership, faculty, and regional partners, the Director will build, lead, and grow an engaging advanced manufacturing program grounded in an industrial maintenance technology focus that aligns with regional industry needs.
- Implement recruitment best-practice strategies to attract high-quality students into the EST program and actively recruit high-performing students from the regional high schools.
- Create, implement, and manage an enrollment strategy with measurable enrollment goals that leads to programmatic expansion.
- Develop strategic industry partnerships that result in internships. apprenticeships, work-based learning, and customized training contracts.
- Promote and foster alliances that result in philanthropic and in-kind support, including equipment, instructors, and donations to the DSCC Annual Fund or Foundation.
- Collaborate with employers to design a curriculum aligned with regional workforce needs that promote real-world learning.
- Lead program planning, scheduling. and resource allocation.
- Providing considerable time for programmatic administration, teach 15-credit and non-credit EST courses each calendar year in one or more of the multiple advanced manufacturing disciplines such as lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen or multiple industrial maintenance disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, fluid power, robotics, PLCs, motor control, and 3D printing.
- Recruit, develop, and supervise adjunct faculty.
- Coordinate full- and part-time faculty delivery of instruction to diverse student populations, including traditional. non-traditional. and dual-enrollment high school students and deliver instruction in flexible teaching formats, including evenings, weekends, off-campus, in-person, hybrid, and remote lab-based instruction.
- Establish and lead advisory boards (industry. student, community members, and guidance counselors) to strengthen programs, recruitment, and feedback loops.
- Apply continuous improvement processes using student outcome data to enhance program effectiveness.
- Engage in ongoing professional development, technical training, and participation in relevant trade organizations.
- Support program operations through student advising, adjunct faculty development, grant assistance, communication, and institutional service.
Office Setting: Performs routine office responsibilities with occasional travel for college or program-related activities. Work requires minimal physical exertion and involves little to no exposure to hazards.
Lab Setting: Requires mobility for moderate lifting and setup of mechanical and/or electrical training systems. Work may involve moderate noise levels from compressed air systems or rotating equipment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate degree in one of the following:
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Industrial Maintenance
Engineering or related field
Strong oral and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- Significant industry leadership experience, particularly that emphasizes growth, expansion, and success
- Experience launching or expanding programs, training initiatives, or business units
- Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for General Industry (OSHA 501 and 511)
- Experience in manufacturing, classroom and online training, and skills assessment.
- PMMI certifications (electrical, mechanical, fluid power, PLC)
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
Vacation and Sick Leave
14 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
Salary : $56,534 - $74,619