Job Summary/Basic Function
POSITION SUMMARY:
The College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture at Central State University (Wilberforce, Ohio) invites applications for a three-year Project Manager (PM) in Semiconductor Technology position to support the planned activities under multiple funded research projects aimed at education, research, workforce development, curriculum development, laboratory infrastructure development, and sustainability activities in the fields of semiconductors. The position is scheduled to commence immediately.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting and Documentation: Prepare, submit, and archive regular reports, budgets, and documents for easy access and compliance with sponsor requirements.

Meetings and Collaborations: Organize and facilitate regular virtual and in-person meetings with internal team members and academic and industrial partners, using collaborative tools for efficient task management across multiple projects.

Communication: Develop and maintain promotional materials and communication platforms, including CSU’s Semiconductor website, to showcase and publish educational and research findings.

Administrative Support: Manage daily project operations and financial documents for equipment procurement, staff hiring, and travel, the approval and auditing of the curriculum, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor processes.

Management of Semiconductor Labs: Manage and assist in the operation of CSU’s semiconductor-related labs, including the Microfabrication Lab, Semiconductor Simulation Lab, and FPGA/VR Labs.

Support for Proposal Development, Research Writing, and Student Mentorship: Provide administrative and technical support to research faculty in preparing proposals for relevant grant opportunities to secure new or additional funding. Additionally, assist research faculty in supervising student research assistants, and guiding and reviewing technical research reports, articles, and conference presentations.

Workshops & Outreach Activities: Coordinate and manage internships, educational training sessions, outreach events, and workshops.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An earned M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any area of STEM including Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or related fields, or Business Administration with a focus on Technology Management from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate a keen interest in and extensive experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, along with a proven track record of effectively working in culturally diverse environments within the university and team settings.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
A candidate with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration with a focus on Technology Management, or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.