K14 Workforce Program Manager

Portland State University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland State University seeks a K14 Workforce Program Manager to coordinate pre-college initiatives and build K-14 partnerships within the Maseeh College. The role drives dual-credit alignment, manages articulation agreements, and liaises with K-12 and community college partners to promote high-demand STEM careers.

The position is grant-funded, located in the Maseeh College Dean's Office, and offers opportunities to expand semiconductor career pathways via NNME-PINES and a $1 million grant,

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-phase project planning and execution.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Equity and inclusion-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-college preparation initiatives and K-14 partnerships.
• Align activities with Maseeh College workforce strategy and NNME-PINES grant.
• Manage grants, tracking, and administrative support; support teacher development and internships.

Skills

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

K-12 partnerships

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree 4-6 yrs exp or Master 2+ yrs exp

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Portland State University

Position Details

• Proposed Start Date: 10/01/2026
• Classification Title: Academic Services
• Rank:
• Working Title: K14 Workforce Program Manager
• Department: 270101 - EAS MCECS Dean Maseeh College
• Position Number: D91315
• Representation: AU - AAUP
• Renewable: Renewable
• End date, if applicable: 01/31/2029
• Position FTE: 1.0
• Tenure Status: N - not applicable

Position Summary

Portland State University is Oregon's most innovative, diverse, and affordable public research university, located in one of the nation's most desirable places to live, and the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science is your testing ground for putting new ideas into action. We believe in involving everyone—from freshmen to faculty to community—in solving the problems facing our region and our world. Maseeh College includes five departments, 132 faculty members, and more than 2,700 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. Our faculty includes six National Science Foundation NSF CAREER Award winners and two members of the National Academy of Engineering. When you join our college, you'll be at the heart of an intellectually-challenging, personally rewarding, and purposefully inclusive environment, connected to Portland's "silicon forest," a nexus of growing, innovative industries and agencies.

The K14 Workforce Program Manager is responsible for the coordination of pre-college preparation initiatives and the development of K-14 partnerships. These efforts are designed to align with the strategic workforce areas identified by the Maseeh College. This is a grant funded position driven by two major funding milestones, serving as Oregon's higher education partner in NNME-PINES network and a $1 million grant to expand semiconductor career pathways through the state of Oregon. We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and collaborative professional to drive these initiatives forward. Based in the Maseeh College Dean's Office, this role will serve as the operational backbone for our semiconductor and microelectronics grant portfolios, with the opportunity to continue past this grant with new funding secured.

Serving as a crucial bridge between Maseeh College, K-12, and community college partners, this role drives dual-credit curriculum alignment, manages formal articulation agreements, and acts as a primary district liaison with deep insight into CTE pathways and school operations. The position actively coordinates workforce initiatives working with regional STEM hubs and nonprofit partners to promote high-demand semiconductor and engineering careers. Operationally, the coordinator provides end-to-end grant project management, fiscal tracking, and administrative support while overseeing teacher professional development, high school summer camps, and college internships. Additionally, the role maintains transparent communication across education and community stakeholders through strategic marketing, website maintenance, and media content collection.

This position is an exceptional fit for a former Career and Technical Education (CTE) or engineering teacher, career counselor, or educational pathway specialist. The ideal candidate deeply understands K12 district ecosystems, community colleges, and knows how to guide students toward high-wage technical careers, and possesses the pedagogical or advisory insight needed to align high school coursework with college-level credit.

This is a 1.0 FTE grant funded position, reporting to the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Innovation.

In accordance with the AAUP collective bargaining agreement this position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Article 17 Section 11 refers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M06dEVNc5Um7oaxRBeZvfQd2dtC6L4jS/view.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seasoned knowledge and expertise in principles, concepts, and practices in designated field typically obtained through a Bachelor's degree and 4 to 6 years of professional experience or Master's degree with 2+ years of experience within functional area. Knowledge permits the employee to plan steps for and carry out multiphase projects and to modify techniques to solve a wide range of problems.
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in STEM outreach and/or pedagogy
• Experience with project management
• Experience with K12 STEM ecosystem in Oregon
• Experience with data analysis

Key Cultural Competencies

Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences.

• Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement.
• Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship

Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours

TBD

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement

Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $66,696 $77,000 but may be negotiated above this rate dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package : https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator.

Search Details

• Posting Close Date: 09/17/2026
• Projected Close Date for Posting: Closes
• Application screening begins: 09/16/2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Supplemental Questions

1. This position is open only to current PSU AAUP academic professionals. Are you currently employed as an AAUP academic professional?
   • Yes
   • No
2. How did you first find out about this position?
   • PSU Website
   • Indeed.com
   • HERCJobs
   • Urban League of Portland
   • Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
   • Oregon Employment Department
   • Social Media
   • Person Referral
   • Career Builder
   • Glass Door
   • Other - Please describe in the next Question
3. If you selected Other, please describe.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Professional References