Education/Training Specialist II

🇺🇸 Sarasota, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $70K 💻 Learning & Development 🗓️ August 14th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is hiring an Education/Training Specialist II to develop and manage workforce development programs connecting the college with regional industry and community partners. This role focuses on building partnerships, delivering outreach initiatives, and aligning university resources with local employers' needs to support talent pipeline growth and collaborative innovation.

Highlights

Design and deliver workforce development and training programs linking UF engineering with Sarasota regional industry and academic collaborators.
Establish and maintain partnerships with regional companies, government agencies, and academic institutions.
Represent UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at regional networking and stakeholder events.
Track program activities, outcomes, and impact metrics such as employer engagement, internships, and sponsored projects.
Required: Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, IT, academic administration, with experience in engineering fields and academic settings.
Strong skills expected in relationship-building, communication, project management, and proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe software.
The role involves collaboration with executives, engineers, hiring managers, students, faculty, and university leadership.
Salary range: $65,000-$70,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Position is a time-limited, full-time staff role based at UF Innovation Station in Sarasota County.