SSTI Job Corner
Supporting state and regional innovation is a fascinating career choice. Below are currently open positions in the field, each looking for people eager to grow the U.S. economy through programs supporting science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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The following positions are available:
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- Project/Technical Assistance Manager—New America
Washington, DC
Hybrid/Remote
Posted October 9
Project/Technical Assistance Manager—New America
New America’s Future of Work & Innovation Economy (FOWIE) Initiative is seeking a project/technical assistance manager to serve as the lead project manager for its Accelerator for Community Colleges in the Innovation Economy—a national technical assistance and community of practice initiative jointly launched with the U.S. National Science Foundation. Technical assistance areas focus on college initiatives to change institutional policies, practices, and infrastructure, ranging from improving partnerships with employers, non-profits, and universities; scaling apprenticeship and work-based learning opportunities; implementing online learning; enhancing and financing non-credit workforce offerings; improving colleges’ workforce data infrastructure; and fostering greater workforce partnerships with K-12 leaders, among other topics. The project/technical assistance manager will support FOWIE’s managing director and a team in designing and delivering technical assistance services by helping colleges define and pursue a capacity-building project; researching and curating relevant tools, models, and best practices; sharing insights with colleges through memos and presentations; in-person and online peer learning; and 1-1 technical assistance consultative support. Learn more and apply here.