Robotics Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in 10 locations around Pennsylvania!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

The Robotics Program Director is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the creation and fulfillment of educational goals and objectives related to Robotics degree and certificate programs. Responsibilities require curriculum development and delivering instruction, academic and administration, cultivating industry relationships, development of the program’s physical location and instructional space, evaluating program outcomes, developing and implementing the program budget, and serving a key leader in the program’s marketing and recruitment plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Create and maintain meaningful, beneficial relationships with industry representatives, including advisory board members, internship supervisors, and prospective employers.
2. Create, assess, and maintain a high-quality curriculum with appropriately rigorous learning objectives.
3. Build course schedule to meet curricular needs of the program.
4. Identify appropriate course resources, including textbooks.
5. Instruct students within area of content expertise and carry out all duties of an instructor at Lackawanna College.
6. Cultivate financial and equipment donations to support the program.
7. Take a lead role in creating and implementing a marketing and recruitment plan to attract students from nontraditional and traditional sectors.
8. Recruit and hire instructors and additional staff as supported by program enrollment.
9. Represent the College in professional organizations and events.
10. Build and promote ongoing corporate training opportunities to meet the needs of national industry partners.
11. Prepare students for success in program progression (including, but not limited to advising) and obtaining employment upon program completion.
12. Assess program outcomes, including student learning outcomes, enrollment, retention, and graduation rates, and implement appropriate measures for continuous improvement.
13. Lead the process to secure and maintain ARM endorsement.
14. Participate in Division and College meetings as required.
15. Collaborate with other department leaders to ensure that related initiatives are coordinated.
16. Participate in Lackawanna College professional development opportunities, including CTL and adjunct professional development training.
17. Other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETANCIES:

1. Highly organized, thorough and detail-oriented.
2. Self-directed, ability to work independently and conscientiously.
3. Superb leadership skills.
4. Ability to prioritize and deliver on strict deadlines.
5. Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
6. Proficient computer skills, including MS-Office suite.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to work collaboratively with others.
9. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
10. Ability to travel periodically may be required.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of an associate degree in a related field of expertise (at least 18 college credits completed in Robotics or a related field) – college transcript or degree completion verification required.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five years experience in the Robotics industry or related field.

Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, July 10, 2026. No phone calls, please.

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In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.