Job Title: Director –National Network for Microelectronics Education

Reports to: Executive Director, SEMI Foundation

Location: Anywhere, U.S.A 

Salary: CA, WA, D.C., NY, MD, VA, NJ Minimum $166,000 – Maximum $207,400 per year

All other states: Minimum $141,100 per year – Maximum $176,300 per year

The exact compensation may vary based upon skills, experience & location

At SEMI, we offer opportunities to connect and interact with world leaders, industry legends, and rising stars. We help our members develop public and private policies to strengthen global supply chains and promote business growth and prosperity. We invite you to learn and grow professionally through working on powerful programs, and to contribute by influencing and impacting an industry that enables virtually all technologies, including those that make our world healthier, safer, and more connected. We take pride in offering work-life balance so you can live your personal and professional life to the fullest. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply

THE ROLE:

The SEMI Foundation is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Director – National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME) with excellent leadership, organizational and communications skills to work with Foundation leadership to conceive, organize, promote, and implement a national network of regional nodes for semiconductor workforce and education efforts.  We are looking for a seasoned professional who has a keen understanding of the workforce development and higher education fields as they relate to the microelectronics industry and who is eager to contribute to building this new network from the ground up and supporting and bolstering new and seasoned practitioners and programs across the country. The Director will be responsible for building and strengthening relationships with industry, academic institution networks, and workforce partners, overseeing a team that: creates a digital portal for educational assets; supports broad industry image and awareness strategies; supports regional leadership in their place-based workforce development efforts; and supports SEMI member companies in their efforts to attract, hire, train, and retain an expanded workforce across the US.

In addition to overall leadership of the national network, the Director will oversee a national portfolio of regionally based consortia that include workforce development partnerships, networks, industry, and institutions that operate education, training, and career awareness programs. This person will work with the Foundation team in designing and realizing broader strategic goals, such as building a solicitation process for regional nodes, incubating pilot programs, identifying synergies among programs and regions and between SEMI Foundation efforts and NNME activities, and building the SEMI Foundation’s capacity to serve and support workers and employers nationwide. 

The Director will work in close collaboration 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 strategic leadership, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills to the table. The Director will be able to lead and align organizations in the private and public sectors to leverage resources and to create partnerships that support employers, educators, and students participating in programs.

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 Director 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 Executive Director, SEMI Foundation. This position will manage a team of national positions, including a Deputy Director. The NNME is funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more at nnme.org.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

· Extensive experience in and keen understanding of the workforce development field, including managing industry-led, worker-centric programs with multiple partners across regional networks

· Deep experience with, and understanding of, the educational landscape in the United States at all levels, including community colleges, public and private universities, K-12 education, career and technical education, and the adult education system. Experience in strategic and project planning, project implementation, and coordination of organizations to drive consensus and meet project goals

· Experience with designing, developing, managing, and overseeing large-scale national programs focused on workforce development and/or educational networks. 

· Working knowledge of the state and federal workforce development system and local workforce development boards, including role of workforce system in education 

· Extensive experience in managing and allocating large budgets effectively to achieve organizational goals.

· Experience managing government contracts and/or federal awards, including compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements

· Ability or experience in leading and managing an end-to-end solicitation process, from proposal to evaluation.

· Capacity to oversee and facilitate meetings with individuals at all levels of management and responsibility

· Proven track record of relationship and coalition building across organizations with competing priorities

· Ability to guide, manage, direct, and execute, with the drive to establish early wins and advance an ambitious program of national impact 

· Exceptional leadership and management experience, especially when it comes to leading a diverse team of direct reports working remotely

· 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, project plans, and proposals for funding opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

· BS/BA degree or relevant experience 

· 5-8+ years of workforce development experience in management and leadership 

· Experience in proposal writing and/or management

· Technical expertise and experience within the microelectronics supply chain

· Experience in the microelectronics/semiconductor industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· In collaboration with Foundation leadership, lead the design, launch, and ongoing operation of the NNME, ensuring alignment with federal contractual requirements and SEMI Foundation strategic goals.

· Oversee a national portfolio of regionally based NNME nodes and consortia, guiding the development, launch, and scaling of workforce and education initiatives aligned with national objectives. Lead the regional node solicitation, selection, onboarding, and performance management processes, ensuring transparency, equity, and compliance with federal requirements.

· Work collaboratively with SEMI Foundation partners to build the capacity of employers, labor organizations, workforce systems, and educational institutions to strengthen and enhance training programs

· Serve as a thought partner on the leadership team to help inform SEMI Foundation growth, strategy, programs, and initiatives; meet regularly with industry, government, and workforce leaders to build relationships and expand opportunities

· Establish and maintain national strategy, multi-year implementation plans, and success metrics for NNME, ensuring consistency across regions while supporting place-based workforce solutions. Ensure integration and alignment of relevant SEMI Foundation programs and initiatives into NNME to maximize impact and organizational coherence.

· Interface with local, regional, state, and federal government agencies to build relationships, provide thought partnership, and advocate for microelectronics workforce development and the inclusion of programmatic efforts and resources into new and existing initiatives

· Lead and manage a distributed national NNME team responsible for program operations, node management, data, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Establish clear roles, performance expectations, workflows, and high-quality execution. 

· Oversee development and implementation of NNME data and performance management systems to track participation, KPIs, and regional and national impact.

· Monitor NNME Hub and node outcomes, ensuring timely achievement of milestones and proactive resolution of emerging risks or barriers.

· Partner with external evaluators and internal data teams to assess progress, support continuous improvement, and inform strategic decision-making and address workforce needs, training gaps, and ecosystem capacity to drive NNME success.

· Represent NNME in external engagements, including advisory councils, national forums, and inter-agency collaborations.

· Lead NNME engagement with the NNME Advisory Committee in coordination with SEMI Foundation leadership and legal counsel, ensuring adherence to all bylaws, governance policies, and contractual requirements.

· Enable the Board’s monitoring and evaluation functions through transparent reporting of NNME progress, risks, and leadership performance.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:

· SEMI Foundation designs, develops, and operates a highly successful National Network for Microelectronics Education rooted in integrity, partnership, and full compliance with federal rules and regulations 

· SEMI Foundation programs are leveraged and well-integrated in the NNME

· The NNME makes a significant impact on better workforce outcomes nationwide

· The NNME supports industry’s needs for workers at each job type, education level, and region

· Appropriate governance structures and processes are established to facilitate effective working relationships among all participating organizations

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 3,800 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.