Program Manager II, Semiconductor Workforce Development

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. At the College of Engineering & Technology at GCU, the Program Manager for Semiconductor Workforce Development will support GCU’s semiconductor education and workforce initiatives by fostering industry partnerships, developing workforce programs, supporting curriculum and grant activities, coordinating outreach efforts, and serving as a support to the Executive Director on connecting industry, faculty, students, and community stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in advancing semiconductor talent pipelines, expanding experiential learning opportunities, and strengthening the university’s presence within the regional and national semiconductor ecosystem. What you will do: Serve alongside the Executive Director as a liaison between the College and semiconductor industry partners to support workforce development initiatives and strengthen ecosystem engagement. Collaborate with faculty, industry representatives, and program leadership to develop semiconductor-related curriculum, training programs, educational content, and experiential learning opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, suppliers, industry associations, government agencies, and community organizations. Support the identification, development, submission, and management of grants and other external funding opportunities aligned with semiconductor workforce and education initiatives. Coordinate and participate in industry advisory boards, employer engagement activities, site visits, conferences, and workforce development events. Represent the college at K-12 schools, community colleges, industry events, recruiting activities, and public outreach programs to promote semiconductor education and career pathways. Collect, analyze, and report program, student, industry engagement, and workforce outcome data to support strategic planning, grant reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Develop presentations, reports, marketing content, and communications highlighting semiconductor programs, partnerships, student success, and workforce impact. Plan and execute semiconductor-related events, workshops, meetings, and industry-focused initiatives, including logistics, communications, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination. What you need: High School Diploma / GED Required. Minimum 5 years’ experience in administrative capacity for large department/function. Trade skills and 1-2 years of semiconductor experience in wafer fabrication and/or assembly test operations is highly preferred. Must pass pre-employment background investigation. Provides a positive example to faculty and students by supporting the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement Bonus: Semiconductor skills and experience and knowledge Why work at GCU: Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus #INDLOPESUP GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU’s Staff or Faculty expectations as part of the application process. If you’re looking for jobs in admissions/enrollment, accounting, curriculum development, financial aid, human resources, information technology, marketing or other student service-related jobs at Grand Canyon Education, Inc. Visit our partner’s site at jobs.gce.com for more information.