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:

• BS degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in the Semiconductor Industry in either an engineering or technical administrative role for large department/function supporting wafer fabrication operations or advanced packaging.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation

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

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