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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Workforce Development Coordinator, NORDTECH in Troy, New York
Workforce Development Coordinator, NORDTECH
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Administrative Support, Development and Fundraising, Student Services and Academic Support, Communication and Media, CFHE
Who we are
Who We Are: The Northeast Regional Defense Technology Hub (NORDTECH) is a regional coalition of public and private sector experts in and around New York State, established as one of the eight hubs by Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program. NORDTECH’s five founding members include NY CREATES, University at Albany, Cornell University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), and IBM. In addition to the founding members, NORDTECH consists of members from academia, government organizations, and industry, including the defense industrial base and small/medium enterprises. NORDTECH brings distributed expertise and capabilities of the Northeast to create onshore scalability across the research, prototyping, and commercial transition of leading-edge microelectronics in support of Department of Defense (DoD) Microelectronics Commons program goals.
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Job Summary
As the Workforce Development Coordinator for the NORDTECH Hub, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing workforce development activities within the NORDTECH community and the broader Capital and Upstate New York regions. Your role will involve working with NORDTECH members from industry, academia, and government. You will be the primary point of contact for universities, semiconductor manufacturing companies, government agencies, research laboratories, and other industry partners, and will be collaborating to develop strategic plans and best practices for securing additional external funding for education and workforce development initiatives.
In this position, you will work closely with the NORDTECH leadership team and the workforce advisory committee to ensure program objectives and key performance indicators are met. You will also collaborate with Hub partners to foster diversity and inclusion within NORDTECH workforce development programs, aiming to create a more diverse workforce. This role offers opportunities to travel to NORDTECH member locations and Microelectronics Commons program events to participate in workforce development activities, attend events, and build relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field
Experience with educational and/or training program development, internship, apprenticeship work or programs
Five (5) years of experience in supporting and coordinating STEM-based workforce engagement to establish partnerships for education and curriculum development.
A master’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment may be substituted for two (2) of the years of required experience.
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in related field
Experience in higher education, microelectronics / semiconductor industry, and/or government programs
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in implementing new technological platforms for educational purposes
Experience in establishing partnerships and relationships
Experience in interfacing with different levels of business professionals, faculty, staff, collaborators
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of constituents
Demonstrates strong attention to detail; skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to produce regular reports to effectively showcase progress
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Representative duties:
Coordinate workforce development activities across NORDTECH to create a unified and synergistic program
Create a strategic plan and best practices, including use of NORDTECH funds and member applications for new, external funding of education and workforce development efforts
Continuously evaluate and provide guidance on individual institutional efforts to support the strategic plan.
Foster diversity and inclusion within NORDTECH workforce development programs, aiming to create a more diverse workforce.
Be willing to travel to all NORDTECH entities participating in WFD development activities, attend events, build relationships.
Represent NORDTECH at Microelectronics Commons and other CHIPS workforce development events.
Maintain NORDTECH website and repositories related to workforce development events.
Interact daily with NORDTECH leadership and administration team, weekly with NORDTECH Workforce Advising Committee.
Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Travel
The incumbent is expected to travel to all NORDTECH entities participating in WFD development activities to attend events and build relationships.
Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $81,000- $108,000 per year
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 25 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
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