Academic & Workforce Program Manager, Texas Institute Electronics

Position: Academic & Workforce Program Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics.
** Job Posting

Title:

** Academic & Workforce Program Manager**---
- **** Hiring Department:
** Texas Institute for Electronics**---
- **** Position Open To:
** All Applicants**---
- **** Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

** 40**---
- **** FLSA Status:
** Exempt**---
- **** Earliest

Start Date:

** Immediately**---
- **** Position Duration:
** Expected to Continue**---
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* Location:

** AUSTIN, TX**---
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** General Notes
** The  is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we’re at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin — named “America’s Coolest City” by Expedia and “The Best Place to Live in the U.S.” by U.S. News and World Report — the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of , provides outstanding  and  packages that include:
* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
* Tuition assistance
* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff
* For more details, please see  and   andMust be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.##
** Purpose
* * The Academic & Workforce Program Manager will oversee TIE’s academic and workforce initiatives and, if awarded, will serve as the operational lead for the National Network for Microelectronics Education Regional Node, supporting multi-state coordination, subawards, and reporting. The role also contributes to business development, budget forecasting, and revenue strategies essential to TIE’s long-term workforce sustainability.##
** Responsibilities
* * 1. Regional Node or Program Operations & Project Management – Lead day-to-day coordination and execution of workforce initiatives, including milestone management, implementation planning, and partner support. If awarded by National Network for Microelectronics Education, manage all operational functions for the Regional Node across multiple states.
2. Multi-State Coordination & Governance Support – Coordinate communication, meetings, and decision-making processes with State Leads, Governance Board members, and Workstream Leads. In an NNME-awarded scenario, oversee full multi-state governance implementation.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Convening – Facilitate employer convenings, faculty and partner workshops, Communities of Practice, and advisory groups to strengthen education–industry alignment and ensure broad partner engagement.
4. Curriculum & Resource Dissemination – Support development, refinement, and adoption of semiconductor-related curriculum and training resources;…