FAST Workforce Program Manager

OSU Oregon State University•Corvallis, OR

About The Position

The Division of Research and Innovation at Oregon State University is seeking a FAST Workforce Program Manager. This full-time, 12-month professional faculty position serves as the operational leader for FAST’s workforce development portfolio, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring initiatives that support the Engine’s strategic goals. The role 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 manager serves as 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 position supports 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. FAST (Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology) is an NSF-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 working to advance innovation, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth across Oregon’s Cascade-Willamette Innovation Corridor. NSF funding is available for up to 10 years, with state, industry, and philanthropic co-investment.

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 under University Standard 05-010 et seq.; incumbents must self-report convictions. Those in youth programs may undergo 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 and translate 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 partner collaboration and alignment 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.
Lead workforce convenings, facilitate stakeholder communication, and represent workforce development activities within FAST and with external partners.