FAST Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator at Oregon State University in Corvallis

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Important Notifications: Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline. Current Employees: Do not apply via the OSU Career site. Instead, please login to your regular Workday account and visit the Jobs Hub to apply. Department: Division of Research and Innovation - Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience. For additional information please contact: Rob Stone at Rob.Stone@oregonstate.edu Job Summary: The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking a FAST Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator . This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. The FAST Workforce Partnership and Outreach Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, communication, and implementation of workforce development initiatives across the Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) Engine. This position serves as a key liaison among educators, students, community organizations, workforce partners, and industry stakeholders, helping to advance workforce pathways and engagement activities that support the FAST mission. The EOC coordinates outreach efforts, educational programming, stakeholder engagement, event logistics, and communications to strengthen participation and collaboration across the FAST network. Working under the guidance of the FAST Directors of Workforce Development and reporting to the FAST Workforce Program Manager , the WPOC 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. About FAST Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST) https://fast-engine.org/ is a National Science Foundation (NSF) designated Regional Innovation Engine ( https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/regional-innovation-engines/about-nsf-engines ) advancing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing through the development and deployment of AI-enabled Advanced Process Control (AI-APC) systems. FAST is a consortium of more than 95 industry, academic, government, workforce, and community partners aligned to catalyze innovation, workforce development, and inclusive economic growth across Oregon’s Cascade-Willamette Innovation Corridor (CWIC). FAST integrates use-inspired research , translation of innovation to practice , entrepreneurship , workforce development , and regional engagement to create a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem with national economic and security impact. The Engine is funded by NSF for up to 10 years, with substantial state, industry, and philanthropic co-investment. Key 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. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, workforce development, public administration, business, communications, 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