Job Summary:

This role is responsible for the overall operation, evaluation, compliance, and continuous improvement of the Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) program as its primary area of responsibility. The position provides year-round leadership for program administration, strategic industry partnerships, workforce development initiatives, work-based learning, and student success activities. Serving as the primary liaison between the College, Toyota Motor North America, participating dealerships, and other stakeholders, this role ensures compliance with Toyota standards and requirements, supports program quality and sustainability, and advances workforce outcomes aligned with College and industry needs. As assigned, the position also provides technical and operational support for other manufacturer-sponsored automotive programs, industry partnerships, apprenticeship initiatives, and related workforce education activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements
⦁ Oversees the day-to-day operations of the T-TEN program, ensuring alignment with College objectives and Toyota program requirements
⦁ Assesses, plans, and manages program facilities, equipment, instructional resources, and budget resources to support program effectiveness and fiscal responsibility
⦁ Ensures compliance with Toyota standards, certification requirements, program documentation, reporting obligations, and established deadlines
⦁ Coordinates program assessment, strategic planning, student learning outcomes assessment, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives
⦁ Teaches to support the program, including laboratory and/or didactic instruction
⦁ Supports faculty instructional effectiveness by coordinating certification activities, instructional planning, and alignment with Toyota standards and requirements
⦁ Leads student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and workforce pipeline development activities to support program growth and student success
⦁ Ensures student progression to and achievement of required competencies and program outcomes
⦁ Leads industry partnership and employer engagement efforts by serving as the primary liaison with Toyota Motor North America, participating dealerships, advisory committee members, and other external stakeholders
⦁ Oversees internship and work-based learning activities by coordinating employer partnerships, monitoring student progress, conducting site engagement activities, and ensuring compliance with program requirements
⦁ Coordinates communication, program reviews, certification activities, and implementation of required changes resulting from Toyota standards and program evaluations
⦁ Prepares reports, monitors program performance, and maintains records to support accountability, program quality, and long-term sustainability

General Supervision and Management
⦁ Provides leadership and oversight for program activities, including workforce planning, performance management, process improvement, budgeting, and resource allocation
⦁ Focuses on achieving program and organizational objectives through effective management of program operations, industry partnerships, and workforce development initiatives
⦁ Coordinates the work of faculty, staff, and external stakeholders by establishing priorities, supporting accountability, promoting program effectiveness, and supporting faculty development and certification activities aligned with Toyota program standards and requirements.

Service Excellence
⦁ Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
⦁ Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
⦁ Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
⦁ Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision
Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

⦁ Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Automotive Service Management, Technical Education, Business, Workforce Development, or a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements
⦁ Two (2) years of experience leading, coordinating, or administering an automotive, manufacturer-sponsored training, apprenticeship, internship, workforce development, or comparable technical education program
⦁ Two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining partnerships with employers, dealerships, manufacturers, industry representatives, or other external stakeholders
⦁ Two (2) years of experience managing program operations involving compliance requirements, documentation, reporting, credentialing, audits/program reviews, or other quality-assurance processes
⦁ Current Toyota-recognized technical certification or the ability to obtain and maintain required Toyota T-TEN Program Coordinator credentials within one (1) year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ Bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive Technology, Automotive Service Management, Business Administration, Workforce Development, Technical Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
⦁ Three (3) or more years of experience serving in a leadership capacity within a Toyota T-TEN, TECS Elite, or comparable OEM-sponsored automotive training program
⦁ One (1) year's working experience serving as a T-TEN Program Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator, automotive program director/coordinator, department chair, lead instructor, dealership service leader, or OEM technical trainer
⦁ One (1) year's working experience managing student recruitment, dealership placement, internship completion, student certification, and employment transition within an automotive or workforce program
⦁ One (1) year's working experience leading program reviews, corrective-action plans, compliance monitoring, accreditation, ASE Education Foundation requirements, or OEM program standards
⦁ Toyota Instructor Certification and/or completion of Toyota T-TEN Coordinator Training
⦁ ASE Master Automobile Technician Certification (A1–A8)
⦁ ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification
⦁ Toyota Master Technician or Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

⦁ Knowledge of automotive service operations, manufacturer-sponsored training programs, and industry certification requirements
⦁ Knowledge of higher education, workforce development, and work-based learning principles and practices
⦁ Knowledge of program assessment, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement methodologies
⦁ Skilled in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with employers, industry partners, students, and community stakeholders
⦁ Skilled in program planning, project coordination, compliance monitoring, and operational management
⦁ Skilled in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication
⦁ Skilled in using enterprise systems and standard business software applications
⦁ Ability to analyze data, evaluate program performance, and develop recommendations that support strategic and operational objectives
⦁ Ability to coordinate multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with institutional and external requirements
⦁ Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, employers, and external stakeholders to achieve program goals

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted, or up to 50 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, automotive equipment, fumes, chemicals, and automotive fluids and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and other hazards associated with automotive systems. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.