Program Manager

Department Name
WPC Executive Education EECPLL
CampLocation
Campus: Tempe
Job Description
The W. P. Carey School of Business, where business is personal , is searching for a Program Manager-Strategic Initiatives to join its Executive Education, Corporate Partnerships and Lifelong Learning team. This is a highly visible and impactful role in an important, growing and exciting unit at ASU's highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business. You will contribute to the school's mission by leading the development and implementation of strategic initiatives locally, nationally, and globally. As part of your role, you will work closely and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute on strategically important innovations that accelerate our educational and research outcomes. This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements after onboarding.
Requisition ID
102658BR
Working Environment
Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer; bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Flexible work options

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND five years administrative/coordination experience; OR, Master's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND three years administrative/coordination experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement
The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is the largest business school in the United States with more than 20,000 students and 120,000 alumni worldwide. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year, the W. P. Carey School welcomes Inclusive Excellence and encourages global thinking. The W. P. Carey School is internationally recognized for its leadership in business education, groundbreaking research and innovation, and renowned faculty, making us one of the top-ranked business schools in the country.

W. P. Carey prides itself on being a place "where business is personal." Business is personal means that kindness, courtesy, and respect lead our actions. We care for each other and support one another. We're proud of that commitment, and look forward to it shaping your experience at W. P. Carey. Learn more at wpcarey.asu.edu.

All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the University Charter, which reads:

ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.

The W. P. Carey School of Business values our cultural and intellectual diversity and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Category
02
VP Code
EXEC VP/PROVOST
Scope of Search
Open
Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of MBA or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovations in supply chain, finance, leadership, technology, analytics and marketing
• Evidence of effective writing, presentation and communication skills
• Experience developing strategies and specifications for projects, ability to manage complex technology projects
• Ability to clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations; acts to mitigate conflict
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); project management software a plus
• Experience in organizing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
• Evidence in being deadline driven with good attention to detail
• Ability to Detail-oriented and adept at multi-tasking
• Evidence in having a positive attitude and team player
• Experience in being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Experience in identifying abstract concepts and pulling various perspectives together to create innovative opportunities

Close Date
26-July-2024
Grant Funded Position
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Essential Duties

• Delivers high complexity and high value projects
• Leads the development and execution of initiatives that meet requirements including innovation/growth, resiliency/service, and education outcomes
• Takes the lead role in finding funding sources, developing grant applications and managing grant funded projects and stakeholder relations
• Initiates and manages technological innovations that drive productivity, growth and collaborations within the school
• Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s)
• Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes
• Responds to all inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance
• Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required project infrastructure including, but not limited to: space, build/reconfiguration of facilities, equipment, technology and infrastructure to ensure timely availability for successful launch and ongoing project operations
• Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties
• Other duties, as assigned

Employment Verification Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.
Fingerprint Check Statement
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Salary Range
Depends on experience
Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

Job Title
Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Job Family
Generic

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