AST DIR, Educ/Training Prgms

This Assistant Director, Education/Training Programs position works in the University of Florida (UF) Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering’s Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI).

As a member of the FSI leadership team, the Workforce Development Manager will serve on the management team with the Director, as the primary lead on new initiatives and coordinator for training and educational programs and is responsible for strategizing, planning, and managing coordination and execution of workforce development programs targeting statewide economic impact via programs at K-12 districts, career/technical colleges, state college, and universities. The incumbent is responsible for program assessment and evaluation, collaborates with FSI faculty and staff on program development and design, assesses student/trainee needs in consultation with the semiconductor industry and other stakeholders, and develops specific programming to meet those needs.

 – PROGRAM ASESSMENT: Responsible for identifying goals and implementing and analyzing assessments for program evaluation and continual process improvement.  Programs will be designed in consultation and collaboration with FSI stakeholders to ensure desired outcomes are identified and programs address those needs.  Track activities and outcomes, assemble regular reports, and present them to stakeholders.  Support planning and presentation of goals, objectives, and metrics for activities in upcoming years. 

 – COMMUNCIATIONS: Work with supervisor, FSI marketing staff, and other appropriate faculty and staff to design and deliver mutually beneficial marketing and communication products, including (as examples) researching, writing, editing, designing, proofreading and distributing content for digital and print media (e.g., publications, newsletters, booklets, brochures, posters, presentations, flyers, etc.) that may be distributed to students, families/parents, school administrators/counselors, industry, and other stakeholders. 

 – ECOSYSTEM BUILDING:  Lead efforts to coordinate Florida's semiconductor ecosystem, fostering collaboration between labs, research institutions, and manufacturing facilities. Build strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, government agencies, and community organizations to enhance workforce development, innovation, and economic growth in the semiconductor sector. Work closely with industry partners to identify hiring needs and opportunities for job creation. Connect businesses with potential funding opportunities for new semiconductor initiatives. Represent FSI in engagement with private, academic, and public sector stakeholders involved in workforce development including (but not limited to) government agencies, companies, investors, citizen groups, workforce development boards, school districts, and academic institutions (when appropriate).

 – OTHER: Perform other duties (as assigned).

$90,000-$105,000; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Master's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume with application.

This is a time-limited position.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as hybrid remote work locations and/or schedules that fall outside of a unit’s usual working hours

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.