The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Academic & Workforce Program Manager
MONTOPOLIS RESEARCH CENTER
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Academic & Workforce Program Manager for the Texas Institute for Electronics. The role involves overseeing academic and workforce initiatives, managing operations for a National Network for Microelectronics Education Regional Node, and contributing to business development and budget forecasting.
Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Regional Node or Program Operations & Project Management – Lead day-to-day coordination and execution of workforce initiatives, including milestone management, implementation planning, and partner support. If awarded by National Network for Microelectronics Education, manage all operational functions for the Regional Node across multiple states
Multi-State Coordination & Governance Support – Coordinate communication, meetings, and decision-making processes with State Leads, Governance Board members, and Workstream Leads. In an NNME-awarded scenario, oversee full multi-state governance implementation
Stakeholder Engagement & Convening – Facilitate employer convenings, faculty and partner workshops, Communities of Practice, and advisory groups to strengthen education–industry alignment and ensure broad partner engagement
Curriculum & Resource Dissemination – Support development, refinement, and adoption of semiconductor-related curriculum and training resources; coordinate dissemination of NNME Hub and Node materials across partner institutions
Subaward Management & RFP Support – Coordinate rolling RFP cycles; support proposal development; manage subaward tracking and partner deliverables. Under NNME, oversee all Node-wide subawards and compliance activities
Sustainability & Business Development Strategy – Support development of sustainability models, fee-for-service structures, cost-recovery strategies, and partnership pipelines. In the NNME model, drive the Regional Node’s long-term self-sufficiency plan
Budgeting, Financial Planning & Forecasting – Assist with financial modeling, budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, and revenue analysis for workforce programs or the Regional Node, ensuring fiscal health and sustainability
Data, Evaluation & Reporting – Coordinate all KPI collection, evaluation requirements, data-sharing agreements, and reporting cycles. Under NNME, manage full Node reporting to the Hub Operator in partnership with the Data & Evaluation Partner
Communications, Documentation & Representation – Prepare briefings, external communications, reports, and public presentations. Represent TIE WFD—or, if awarded, the Regional Node—on panels, committees, and stakeholder meetings
Administrative & Operational Infrastructure – Maintain documentation, processes, onboarding systems, partner communications, and operational infrastructure necessary to support TIE WFD or the fully scaled NNME Regional Node
Other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, engineering, business, public administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in workforce development, higher education, technical training, economic development, or multi-institution program management
Experience with program budgeting, business operations, or financial planning
Strong project management skills and experience coordinating complex partnerships
Strong experience with industry engagement and developing industry-driven education and training programs
Excellent communication and public-facing presentation skills
Ability to analyze workforce and program data for decision-making
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, STEM education, business, public policy, or related discipline
Experience in business development, grant writing, or revenue-generating program design
Familiarity with semiconductor or advanced manufacturing workforce needs
Experience managing subawards, evaluation cycles, and federal reporting requirements
Experience with curriculum development or instructional design in technical fields
Understanding of cost-recovery models, fee-for-service structures, or sustainable workforce program operations
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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