Programs & Projects Coordinator, Senior

Job Summary/Basic Function: The Programs & Project Coordinator, Senior, facilitates work focused on student success, in collaboration with units across divisions of the university. This position will be in person with 1-2 days remote/hybrid schedule. This is a temporary position with an expected duration through September 2030. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Department Overview: The Microelectronics Education and Research Center (MERC) is the hub for microelectronics innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in Idaho.

Organized within Boise State's College of Engineering, MERC centralizes and coordinates opportunities for all students in essential career preparation and unique research opportunities alongside expert faculty.Several workforce development grants, such as the AWESOME (Advancing Workforce Experience in Semiconductors through Outreach and Mentoring Excellence) Center, have become signature programs for MERC coming from state, federal, and other funding sources.

The goals of each is to bolster microelectronics career pathways for students across the region through K-12 outreach and recruiting, curriculum updates across the university and with other institutions, development of new experiential learning programs, and through external partnerships. The workforce development grants currently housed within MERC establish Boise State as a nationwide leader in semiconductor education and research, while significantly enhancing opportunities for the next generation of professionals entering the workforce.

Level Scope: Recognized subject matter expert who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field with limited oversight from managers. Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; requires deep job knowledge of areas typically obtained through higher education combined with experience. Manages large projects or processes and problems faced are difficult and often complex; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Influences others regarding policies, practices and procedures. Essential Functions: 60% of Time the Programs & Projects Coordinator, Senior performs:Project & Center Management: Support the overall strategic and operational management of programs in collaboration with principal investigators/center directors and other current team members, positioning the programs to contribute to better educational outcomes and improved research culture.

Schedule and facilitate coordination meetings both virtually and in-person for assigned programs and projects. Develop and monitor project work plans, timelines, and deliverables across assigned programs and projects. Maintain comprehensive documentation and project tracking systems to ensure accountability and transparency. Conduct research and summarize data to inform decision making, evaluate program effectiveness or alternatives, and to inform program development.

Coordinate integration of projects and track workflow to monitor progress. Operational Coordination & Communication: Serve as a point of communication for the center, liaising with internal stakeholders, institutional partners, external collaborators, and industry partners. Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and agendas for all recurring and ad hoc meetings for assigned programs and projects. Prioritize support for all marketing and promotional activities, coordinating the creation and dissemination of materials to effectively communicate the mission and events of programs and projects.

Maintain and update internal communication tools, shared drives, and documentation systems to ensure information accessibility and continuity. Budget & Grant Administration: Provide strategic budget oversight, ensuring compliance wit