Administrative Operations Specialist 3, Venture Studio Program Manager

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Part time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$40.00 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Supports and instructs those served by the department with complex queries, applies specialized knowledge of multiple standards, policies and procedures, and maintains accurate and detailed records.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.00 per hour; DOE

Job Description:

The Program Manager, Venture Studio, reporting to the Director, Innovation2Market, supports the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute (Edson E+I) in launching the inaugural Edson E+I Venture Studio. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing program activities that accelerate ASU intellectual property startups through Bootcamp and Venture Studio programming. The role ensures that processes, resources, and partnerships are in place to deliver a rigorous program that advances startups toward commercialization, investor readiness, and long-term sustainability.

This is a part-time, short-term position with an anticipated end date of September 2026.The role is supported in whole or in part by grants or philanthropic funding and may be contingent upon the continued availability of funding.

Essential Duties:

• Plans, develops, and manages program operations for the Venture Studio Bootcamp and Studio phases, including task definitions, work requirements, and coordination of team activities.

• Works closely with program leads, investors, mentors, and ASU stakeholders to define scope, strategy, timelines, and outcomes; secures and coordinates expertise and resources to ensure success.

• Establishes and monitors program expectations with teams and participants; assigns tasks, addresses issues, and ensures effective coordination across stakeholders.

• Prepares and maintains program status reports and schedules; tracks milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; adjusts plans as needed to reflect program progress.

• Responds to inquiries regarding program status; prepares internal updates and external reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.

• Manages and supports internal staff, mentors, students, and contracted team members engaged in program delivery.

• Works with leadership to identify and coordinate infrastructure needs, including technology, funding, facilities, and operational resources.

• Prepares post-program documentation, including budget reports, program summaries, and outcomes to inform future Venture Studio expansion.

Desired Qualifications:

• Proven experience founding, scaling, and advising early-stage ventures, with expertise in venture capital, go-to-market strategy, market expansion, and portfolio management.

• Experience developing strategies and technical specifications for large technical projects.

• Ability to manage multiple large complex technology projects.

• Fosters partnerships; develops understanding of needs, issues, problems.

• Strong knowledge of project management principles, change management practices, and techniques needed for large, complex projects.

Working Environment:

• A fast-paced entrepreneurial team that requires someone who can execute work independently while strategically collaborating with a diverse team.

• Work duties are performed in diverse settings, including ASU SkySong (Scottsdale), various event/program locations, and a remote work environment.

• Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities.

• Regular communication to perform essential duties.

• May require a flexible work schedule to accommodate events, projects, and initiatives.

Flexible Work Options:

• Alternative work schedules can include 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.

Department Statement:

Each year since 2016, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.

At J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$16494.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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