Director- Composites & Advanced Technologies
Apply NowCompany: Iyrs School Of Technology & Trades
Location: Newport, RI 02840
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview
The IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the premier marine trades and advanced technologies career school. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, RI, IYRS leads the region and nation in academic outcomes related to skilled-workforce training, retention, graduation, and employment rates.
IYRS is seeking a Director to lead its Composites & Advanced Technologies unit. This person will be charged with transforming, developing, and leading a new generation program. This will include building a new strategic plan for an advanced composites program equipped with mechanical and chemical testing, new-generation layup equipment, robotics, and curing tools such that IYRS students can support the rapidly growing complexities of the Rhode Island, New England, National, and Global composites industry.
The Composites & Advanced Technologies Director will lead this academic area as a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and provide direction for future growth. The Director will utilize their comprehensive understanding of the composites industry as well as the ability to build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers across the industry to continue building IYRS's composites technology program into a nationally recognized composites training institution.
This full-time, 12-month position is located in Newport, RI and the current curriculum is based on a 9 &fac12; month school year. (Sept-June)
About IYRS
Founded in 1993, IYRS' three-acre, waterfront campus sits in the heart of Newport, RI. The school offers training in four skilled-trades curriculums: Wooden Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems, Composites Technology, and Digital Modeling & Fabrication. With over 500 industry hiring partners, the employment rate of the IYRS programs was 90% last year.
Literally located in the crosshairs of the Blue Economy and Ocean Tech Hub growth sectors, the IYRS School of Technology & Trades is uniquely positioned as a solution set for the region's innovation and growth. These initiatives leverage RI's coastal resources and maritime industries to drive economic growth and innovation for the state and region while answering commercial demand for digital and physical testing and manufacturing environments for rapid prototype testing. In addition, Rhode Island has long been known as a world hub for sailing, shipbuilding, and marine trades. This sector alone provided nearly $3B in financial impact to the State every year.
Boosting a rich maritime history, Newport is situated one hour south of Boston and three hours north of New York City. The IYRS campus is within walking distance of world-class museums, restaurants, beaches, boating, green space, and more. Some of IYRS' neighbors include the US Naval War College, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the Sailing Hall of Fame, Salve Regina University, and the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. TF Green International Airport (PVD) is 30-minute drive from IYRS. PVD is frequently named as one of USA Today's "Readers' Choice Best Small Airports" and has earned further distinction as a "Top Three" airport in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards."
Requirements
Position Description
The Composites & Advanced Technology unit director, is a year-round position overseeing what is currently a nine-month program designed to equip students with a fundamental understanding of composite materials (polymer resins and fiber reinforcements), product applications, and widely used molding methods. These elements lead to experiential job skills in demand within the growing composites industry. The new-generation program will likely require restructuring into a year-round program.
The Director will manage the program's resources and its performance to his or her team's SBU budget in line with the IYRS strategic plan. The position will be 50% teaching and 50% administrative. The Director will initially be responsible for assisting with the set-up of a comprehensive composites workshop (including the specification and purchase of equipment), developing course lesson plans, and implementing the new educational course objectives. A variety of formats will be used to deliver learning materials including traditional classroom delivery, hands-on training/skills development instruction, laboratory/workshop delivery, and oversight of practical hands-on projects. The Director must be comfortable on the composites shop manufacturing floor and able to demonstrate the skills associated with the training elements of the program; and to refine the curriculum while delivering the knowledge-based information and practical hands-on training to individuals and groups. The instructor must possess mechanical aptitude with a background or knowledge in chemistry and be capable of demonstrating the applicable processes for which he/she is providing instruction.
Compensation
Beyond a great work environment and collaborative team culture, IYRS offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package including healthcare and retirement, relocation assistance, as well as generous holiday and vacation benefits. In line with the new 4-year strategic plan, IYRS is looking to build out our composites technology facility and expand our capacity to provide research and development work as well as testing. Additional performance-based compensation will be awarded should the Director help bring such industry partnerships to bear.
Interested candidates can email a confidential resume to info@brooksmarinegroup.com. Candidates that qualify and move forward in the process will receive a more detailed position description, to include strategic opportunities, position responsibilities, and qualifications required/preferred to ensure success in the role.
Full-time
Description
Overview
The IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the premier marine trades and advanced technologies career school. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, RI, IYRS leads the region and nation in academic outcomes related to skilled-workforce training, retention, graduation, and employment rates.
IYRS is seeking a Director to lead its Composites & Advanced Technologies unit. This person will be charged with transforming, developing, and leading a new generation program. This will include building a new strategic plan for an advanced composites program equipped with mechanical and chemical testing, new-generation layup equipment, robotics, and curing tools such that IYRS students can support the rapidly growing complexities of the Rhode Island, New England, National, and Global composites industry.
The Composites & Advanced Technologies Director will lead this academic area as a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) and provide direction for future growth. The Director will utilize their comprehensive understanding of the composites industry as well as the ability to build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers across the industry to continue building IYRS's composites technology program into a nationally recognized composites training institution.
This full-time, 12-month position is located in Newport, RI and the current curriculum is based on a 9 &fac12; month school year. (Sept-June)
About IYRS
Founded in 1993, IYRS' three-acre, waterfront campus sits in the heart of Newport, RI. The school offers training in four skilled-trades curriculums: Wooden Boatbuilding & Restoration, Marine Systems, Composites Technology, and Digital Modeling & Fabrication. With over 500 industry hiring partners, the employment rate of the IYRS programs was 90% last year.
Literally located in the crosshairs of the Blue Economy and Ocean Tech Hub growth sectors, the IYRS School of Technology & Trades is uniquely positioned as a solution set for the region's innovation and growth. These initiatives leverage RI's coastal resources and maritime industries to drive economic growth and innovation for the state and region while answering commercial demand for digital and physical testing and manufacturing environments for rapid prototype testing. In addition, Rhode Island has long been known as a world hub for sailing, shipbuilding, and marine trades. This sector alone provided nearly $3B in financial impact to the State every year.
Boosting a rich maritime history, Newport is situated one hour south of Boston and three hours north of New York City. The IYRS campus is within walking distance of world-class museums, restaurants, beaches, boating, green space, and more. Some of IYRS' neighbors include the US Naval War College, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the Sailing Hall of Fame, Salve Regina University, and the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. TF Green International Airport (PVD) is 30-minute drive from IYRS. PVD is frequently named as one of USA Today's "Readers' Choice Best Small Airports" and has earned further distinction as a "Top Three" airport in Travel + Leisure's "World's Best Awards."
Requirements
Position Description
The Composites & Advanced Technology unit director, is a year-round position overseeing what is currently a nine-month program designed to equip students with a fundamental understanding of composite materials (polymer resins and fiber reinforcements), product applications, and widely used molding methods. These elements lead to experiential job skills in demand within the growing composites industry. The new-generation program will likely require restructuring into a year-round program.
The Director will manage the program's resources and its performance to his or her team's SBU budget in line with the IYRS strategic plan. The position will be 50% teaching and 50% administrative. The Director will initially be responsible for assisting with the set-up of a comprehensive composites workshop (including the specification and purchase of equipment), developing course lesson plans, and implementing the new educational course objectives. A variety of formats will be used to deliver learning materials including traditional classroom delivery, hands-on training/skills development instruction, laboratory/workshop delivery, and oversight of practical hands-on projects. The Director must be comfortable on the composites shop manufacturing floor and able to demonstrate the skills associated with the training elements of the program; and to refine the curriculum while delivering the knowledge-based information and practical hands-on training to individuals and groups. The instructor must possess mechanical aptitude with a background or knowledge in chemistry and be capable of demonstrating the applicable processes for which he/she is providing instruction.
Compensation
Beyond a great work environment and collaborative team culture, IYRS offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package including healthcare and retirement, relocation assistance, as well as generous holiday and vacation benefits. In line with the new 4-year strategic plan, IYRS is looking to build out our composites technology facility and expand our capacity to provide research and development work as well as testing. Additional performance-based compensation will be awarded should the Director help bring such industry partnerships to bear.
Interested candidates can email a confidential resume to info@brooksmarinegroup.com. Candidates that qualify and move forward in the process will receive a more detailed position description, to include strategic opportunities, position responsibilities, and qualifications required/preferred to ensure success in the role.