FAST Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a FAST Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator. This full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position supports the planning, coordination, communication, and implementation of workforce development initiatives across the Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) Engine. The coordinator serves as a liaison among educators, students, community organizations, workforce partners, and industry stakeholders, advancing workforce pathways and engagement activities that support the FAST mission. The role coordinates outreach, educational programming, stakeholder engagement, event logistics, and communications across the FAST network.

Working under the guidance of the FAST Directors of Workforce Development and reporting to the FAST Workforce Program Manager, the coordinator collaborates with project leads, educational institutions, community-based organizations, workforce partners, and the Oregon STEM FAST Project Coordinator to support program delivery and strategic workforce development goals.

FAST is a National Science Foundation-designated Regional Innovation Engine advancing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing through AI-enabled Advanced Process Control systems. Its consortium includes more than 95 industry, academic, government, workforce, and community partners focused on innovation, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth across Oregon’s Cascade-Willamette Innovation Corridor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, public administration, business, communications, a STEM-related field, or a related discipline.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, educational initiatives, outreach activities, or stakeholder engagement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• Experience building and maintaining collaborative relationships with educators, community organizations, industry partners, or other stakeholders.
• Ability to collect, organize, and maintain program information, records, and data.
• Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified under University Standard 05-010 et seq.; incumbents must self-report convictions. Those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working effectively with geographically dispersed teams and coordinating work across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships among K–12 schools, higher education institutions, community-based organizations, workforce agencies, industry partners, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting workforce development, STEM education, community engagement, or outreach programs.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, workshops, training programs, or educational initiatives involving diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with grant-funded programs, collaborative partnerships, or large-scale, multi-partner initiatives.
• Knowledge of career pathways, workforce development strategies, or educational programs related to STEM, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, or technology fields.
• Experience using databases, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, project management tools, or data tracking platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate FAST workforce development programs and initiatives.
• Build partnerships with educators, schools, community organizations, workforce agencies, and industry partners.
• Lead outreach, communications, and engagement activities that promote workforce and career pathway opportunities.
• Coordinate events, trainings, meetings, and educational programming across the FAST network.
• Collect program data, track outcomes, and support reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level