FAST Workforce Program Manager

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness.•Corvallis, OR

1d•$113,255 - $131,155

About The Position

The FAST Workforce Program Manager (WPM) serves as the operational leader for FAST’s workforce development portfolio, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring initiatives that support the Engine’s strategic goals. The WPM translates strategic priorities into actionable programs, manages implementation, oversees reporting and compliance, coordinates budgets and partner activities, and supports workforce performance metrics and deliverables. The WPM is the primary liaison between workforce leadership and implementation teams, working with project leads, partner organizations, the Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator, and the Oregon STEM FAST Project Coordinator. The role helps foster collaboration among industry, education, government, and community partners to expand pathways into semiconductor and related advanced technology careers. Initially, the position reports to the FAST Chief Executive Officer. If the Directors of Workforce Development become employed directly by Oregon State University, the reporting relationship will transition accordingly. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month professional faculty position in the Division of Research and Innovation. FAST is an NSF-designated Regional Innovation Engine focused on advancing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing through AI-enabled Advanced Process Control and promoting innovation, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, engineering, physical sciences, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Three years of experience leading complex programs, projects, initiatives, or partnerships involving multiple stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, coordinating work across organizations, and managing competing priorities in a collaborative environment.
Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting qualitative and quantitative data to assess program outcomes, track performance, and support decision-making.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining partnerships among educational institutions, industry, government agencies, community organizations, or workforce development entities.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively with leadership, partners, and external audiences.
Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously.
Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions. Youth program roles may require additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or other advanced degree in education, workforce development, engineering, physical sciences, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
Experience working in higher education, workforce development, STEM education, research administration, or a related field.
Experience managing grant-funded programs, cooperative agreements, or other externally funded initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and reporting requirements.
Advanced skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships among K-12 schools, community colleges, universities, industry, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
Five or more years of experience leading programs, projects, teams, or collaborative initiatives involving geographically dispersed staff, partners, or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for the FAST workforce development portfolio, translating strategic priorities into implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
Ensure workforce initiatives align with FAST goals, NSF Engine objectives, and regional workforce needs.
Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, industry, workforce organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
Foster collaboration and alignment among partners to advance shared workforce development objectives.
Direct and coordinate workforce development projects and initiatives across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, performance metrics, and partner commitments.
Oversee workforce data collection, evaluation activities, reporting processes, and outcome measurement.
Ensure compliance with NSF requirements, grant obligations, and organizational reporting standards.
Manage workforce-related budgets, subawards, expenditures, leveraged resources, and financial reporting activities.
Support grant management, proposal development, and sustainability planning efforts.
Lead workforce convenings, facilitate stakeholder communication, and represent workforce development activities within FAST and with external partners.