Department Name
Workforce Development Tempe
Job Description
Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is seeking a proactive project coordinator to support events and professional learning designed to create meaningful change for learners, educators and communities.
This position could be based at either Tempe or West Valley campuses in the Phoenix metro area. Candidates may have the option of some remote work based on the needs of the college and the qualifications of the candidate.
We seek a detail-oriented project coordinator to join the Next Education Workforce Initiative. We are a growing team that is honored to work closely with K-12 systems, schools and organizations to improve student outcomes and teacher working conditions. The person hired for this role will help our team deliver professional learning and events that support education leaders as they design and implement staffing changes that address the root causes of low and inequitable student outcomes and teacher shortages.
An ideal candidate for this position will have (1) experience developing and executing in-person and virtual events; (2) strong organizational skills with a track record for detail-oriented project and task management; and (3) a demonstrated interest in education.
We celebrate a start-up culture where initiative, creativity and a willingness to embrace ambiguity are highly valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take the lead to explore new possibilities, and appreciate the challenge of building something remarkable from the ground up, we encourage you to join our team.
This is a grant-funded position is contingent on future grant funding.
Job Description
Arizona State University's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is seeking a proactive project coordinator to support events and professional learning designed to create meaningful change for learners, educators and communities.
This position could be based at either Tempe or West Valley campuses in the Phoenix metro area. Candidates may have the option of some remote work based on the needs of the college and the qualifications of the candidate.
We seek a detail-oriented project coordinator to join the Next Education Workforce Initiative. We are a growing team that is honored to work closely with K-12 systems, schools and organizations to improve student outcomes and teacher working conditions. The person hired for this role will help our team deliver professional learning and events that support education leaders as they design and implement staffing changes that address the root causes of low and inequitable student outcomes and teacher shortages.
An ideal candidate for this position will have (1) experience developing and executing in-person and virtual events; (2) strong organizational skills with a track record for detail-oriented project and task management; and (3) a demonstrated interest in education.
We celebrate a start-up culture where initiative, creativity and a willingness to embrace ambiguity are highly valued. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take the lead to explore new possibilities, and appreciate the challenge of building something remarkable from the ground up, we encourage you to join our team.
This is a grant-funded position is contingent on future grant funding.
Requisition ID
101695BR
Working Environment
Most activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being stationary, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Frequent moving of items up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across University campuses.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Department Statement
ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College prepares over 8,000 educators annually. MLFTC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. MLFTC mobilizes people through bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially embedded, multilateral community engagement. MLFTC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems.
Aligned with ASU's charter, MLFTC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula, programming and institutional relationships. The college's core value of Principled Innovation connects individual decision making to the pursuit of inclusive excellence.
Category
02
VP Code
PROVOST/WEST CAMPUS
Scope of Search
Open
Desired Qualifications
Evidence of a Bachelor's degree and experience in the field of education, project management or a related field.
Experience in the following areas:
Managing concurrent projects:
- Managing several complex, sometimes ambiguous event project plans and seeing them through from initial conception to implementation and evaluation
Planning and problem-solving:
- Creating and executing on project-level plans for organizations, schools or teams
- Supporting stakeholders in solving problems, building consensus, prioritizing and making decisions
Developing audience-focused plans:
- Managing participant lists and tailoring communication through a variety of platforms and systems, such as email and registration platforms, customer relation management software (Aventri, Salesforce, etc.)
- Using data to drive decision-making
Developing and sustaining relationships:
- Building and supporting collaborative networks and project teams
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills with the desire to do people-centered work
- Ability to foster sustained relationships and partnerships both internally and externally with diverse stakeholders
- Evidence of effective communication skills with a wide variety of audiences
- Experience in thriving in a working environment that prioritizes action, iteration and continual learning with a large, diverse set of stakeholders
- Experience in a community-oriented and collaborative approach
Close Date
13-June-2024
Grant Funded Position
This is a grant funded position. Continuation is 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
Events
- Work closely with events and marketing team and project manager colleagues to coordinate/implement in-person and virtual event logistics, including rentals, facility reservations, catering, parking, seating, audiovisual equipment, collateral materials, registration, set-up and tear-down, staffing, additional guest/participant needs and other details
- Provide on-site presence and support as needed during events to ensure successful events that meet organizational goals and expectations
- Perform other duties related to Next Education Workforce events as required
Project management for events
- Work closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to set the scope, strategy, key milestones, budget and outcomes for events and related projects
- Plan, develop, implement and manage events, including professional learning events, including project plans, timelines, communications, logistics and event outcomes
- Proactively communicate project milestones and deadlines to stakeholders and regularly monitor and manage tasks, milestones and deadlines from the initial conception of the event to its successful completion
- Identify necessary resources and target appropriate internal and/or external sources to meet project goals
- Keep events and task assignments up-to-date in project plans, project management systems and on websites
- Assist with developing workflow procedures and associated processes to optimize the execution of events and professional learning
- Prepare post-project and post-event reports and summaries to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties
Communications and marketing
- Work closely with communications and marketing colleagues to coordinate/implement advertising, marketing and/or communications plans
- Prepare communications for programs and events; identify recipients based on interests, affiliations or other selection criteria to ensure timely and thorough notification for the achievement of set goals
- Collaborate within a cross-functional team environment and foster positive working relationships
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
$44,950-$62,000 per year; DOE
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.
Job Family
Business Operations