Jay Coffer
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
With a distinguished career at Spartanburg Community College, including roles as Instructor, Department Chair, Program Director, and Interim Dean of Technologies, I've excelled in fostering workforce-ready graduates and implementing the statewide Siemens certification. At Monsanto, I enhanced Silicon Wafer processes, showcasing my problem-solving skills and ability to mentor and develop top-tier educational teams.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Spartanburg Community College
01.2023 - Current
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
Department Chair Advanced Manufacturing
Spartanburg Community College
03.2010 - 01.2023
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department''s talented team of educators.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Program Director
Spartanburg Community College
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
Instructor
Spartanburg Community College
01.1989 - 03.2007
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Engineering Associate
Monsanto Silicon Manufacturing Corporation
04.1984 - 01.1989
- Offered troubleshooting of Silicon Wafer processes, providing redesigned best practices and process improvements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Technology
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg, SC05.1984
Skills
Department Chair Advanced Manufacturing
Jay Coffer is the Department Chair for Advanced Manufacturing for Spartanburg Community College (SCC), he has been with the South Carolina Technical College System for 35 years serving in multiple areas He has collaborated with Ready SC, One Spartanburg, Union County Development Board, and others in recruiting and training industries located in the Upstate of South Carolina (US and international) He established and implemented the statewide Siemens certification in Mechatronics for all 16 SC technical colleges His primary responsibilities are to ensure SCC graduates are workforce-ready and meet manufacturing needs Before working in the technical college system, he worked in the semiconductor industry
Jeff Hunt
Dean Technologies Division Spartanburg Community College 2010-2022
Timeline
Instructor
Spartanburg Community College
01.2023 - Current
Department Chair Advanced Manufacturing
Spartanburg Community College
03.2010 - 01.2023
Program Director
Spartanburg Community College
04.2007 - 03.2010
Instructor
Spartanburg Community College
01.1989 - 03.2007
Engineering Associate
Monsanto Silicon Manufacturing Corporation
04.1984 - 01.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Technology
Spartanburg Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Electronics Technology
Spartanburg Community College
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