Regional Node Coordinator

Compensation: Min: $105,500 per year to Max: $131,900 per year (CA, Washington, D.C., NY, MD, VA, NJ) 

All Other States: Min: $89,700 per year to Max: $112,100 per year

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THE ROLE:

The SEMI Foundation is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Regional Node Coordinator – National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) with excellent organizational, collaboration, and communications skills to coordinate, connect, and support the NNME Regional Nodes. The NNME, operated by the SEMI Foundation, is a federalized effort to connect and support workforce development activities throughout the nation in the semiconductor industry. The SEMI Foundation serves as the Operating Hub of the NNME and will support large coalitions of workforce development performers, called Regional Nodes. Collectively, the Hub and the Nodes will work to transform semiconductor industry awareness and training to provide pathways toward economic opportunity for American workers, and to provide industry the talent it needs to thrive. 

We are looking for an energetic workforce development professional who has strong experience in overseeing cross-sector partnerships; can deftly navigate between the workforce development, academic, and industry sectors; and can build trust and drive consensus between disparate stakeholders. We are looking for someone who is eager to support Node activities, identify promising practices for elevation and dissemination amongst the network, and contribute to building the NNME from the ground up. This role will provide direct support to Regional Nodes, managing communications and coordinating activities between the Hub and network partners. The coordinator will facilitate information sharing, monitor Node progress against deliverables, and assist with the implementation of Hub initiatives at the regional level. Responsibilities will include supporting Node technical assistance needs, tracking regional performance metrics, and ensuring consistent program delivery across the network.

The coordinator will work with a wide range of external stakeholders, including employers and industry consortia, secondary and post-secondary educators and institutions, unions and labor councils, training providers, community-based organizations, and staff from local, state, and federal government agencies. A successful candidate will bring significant coordination, organizational, and interpersonal skills to the table. The coordinator will be able to align efforts, leverage resources, and support partnerships that help the Nodes reach their objectives and goals.

The ideal candidate is self-managed and able to work as part of a team; highly collaborative and willing to be transparent about their work process and generous in sharing their knowledge; brings expertise, humility, and curiosity to their leadership in equal measure, and has superior communication skills. The coordinator will need to be creative, energetic, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and projects at any given time. 

This is a full-time position which reports to the NNME Hub Manager.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Strong experience in coordinating regional and/or national workforce development consortia or networks, including information sharing, supporting cross-sector partnerships, and driving consensus to reach goals
• Strong experience providing technical assistance in workforce and career development
• Strong familiarity with training programs and industry outreach activities
• Strong compliance, data tracking, and evaluation skills
• Experience with operating under federal or state funded programs and contracts
• Experience in project planning, project implementation, and coordination of organizations to drive consensus and meet project goals 
• Working knowledge of the state and federal workforce development system and local workforce development boards
• Extensive experience in carefully deploying resources effectively to achieve programmatic goals.
• Capacity to oversee and facilitate meetings with individuals at all levels of management and responsibility
• Ability to guide, coordinate, and execute, with the drive to establish early wins and advance an ambitious program of national impact 
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, decentralized organizational structures, balancing multiple priorities and engaging cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills; high comfort and facility in developing presentations and public speaking
• High cultural competence and experience working with and supporting all Americans
• Availability to travel nationally (roughly 20% of time) on a regular basis with prior approval while maintaining a self-imposed work schedule without direct supervision
• Working familiarity with organizational contracts, budgets, and project plans

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• BS/BA degree or relevant experience 
• 3-5+ years of workforce development experience and large-scale, cross-sector project coordination
• Experience in federal/state contract implementation and program evaluation
• Experience in the microelectronics/semiconductor industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• With support from NNME leadership, develop, implement, and coordinate Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
• Manage communications, connections, and collaborations within and between the Nodes
• Identify best practices for elevation across the NNME
• Coordinate and host convenings and events
• Coordinate and support Regional Nodes in achieving consistent delivery of programs and activities
• Prepare and present reports to NNME Advisory Board(s) and partners
• Liaise with staff teams of other federal workforce investments (Workforce Center of Excellence, Smart USA, Microelectronics Commons, etc.) on programs and partnerships, as appropriate
• Ensure that Nodes are meeting KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; identify pressure points and barriers to success and collaborate to problem-solve
• Work closely with NNME colleagues to support Node communications, websites, and digital tools
• Manage data collection and reporting systems for the Regional Nodes; coordinate with evaluators and provide assessment reports to NNME leadership
• Ensure the integration of other SEMI programs, as appropriate, into Node activities
• Identify quality outreach and career awareness activities among the Nodes; elevate, promote, and disseminate these practices across the NNME
• Monitor progress on Node deliverables to ensure milestones and outcomes are met

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

• SEMI Foundation develops and runs innovative, successful, and effective Regional Nodes for the NNME, rooted in integrity and partnership and with excellent compliance to federal rules and regulations
• NNME Regional Nodes are connected, sharing best practices, resources, and thought partnership
• SEMI Foundation programs are leveraged and well-integrated into Node activities
• The NNME makes a significant impact on industry and career awareness nationwide

ABOUT US

THE SEMI FOUNDATION
The SEMI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 2001 to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry. We accomplish this through creating pathways and opportunities for job seekers, and tools and systems for semiconductor companies to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, innovative, and skilled workforce. Visit us at semifoundation.org. SEMI is our parent company.

SEMI connects more than 3,5000 member companies and more than a quarter-million professionals worldwide to advance the science and business of electronics manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Since 1970, SEMI has built connections that have helped its members grow, create new markets, and address common industry challenges together. SEMI maintains offices in Bangalore, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Milpitas, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information about a career at SEMI, please visit us at SEMI.org.