Program Manager

Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Profile: Administrative Operations Specialist 3 Job Family: Administrative Operations Time Type: Full time Max Pay – Depends on experience: $70,000.00 USD Annual 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: The Center for Evolution and Medicine in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University seeks a Program Manager to support the operational, programmatic, and administrative functions of the Center. The Program Manager provides administrative support to the Center Director and affiliated faculty, faculty research program logistics, coordinates events, meetings, and seminars, and serves as a liaison between the Center, college, and university units. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an exciting, interdisciplinary research environment. About the Center The Center for Evolution and Medicine advances research and education at the intersection of evolutionary biology and human health. The Center supports interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty, students, and external partners to better understand the evolutionary foundations of disease and health. Through collaborative research initiatives, public programming, and academic events, the Center promotes innovative scholarship and engagement in evolutionary medicine at ASU and beyond Position Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000; DOE Essential Duties: Provides administrative support to the Center Director, including complex calendar management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination. Coordinates day-to-day administrative operations of the Center. Serves as a liaison between the Center and academic units of the affiliated faculty. Coordinates logistics for the Center’s seminar series, workshops, conferences, and other academic events. Assists with financial and operational processes for Center activities in coordination with The College and academic unit business staff, including purchasing, reimbursements, travel expenses, expense tracking, shipping and receiving. Maintains and reconciles Center accounts (including local, state, and ASU Foundation accounts), overseeing the status of these accounts in the ASU accounting system, and providing regular reports of these accounts. Supports faculty affiliates with general logistical and administrative needs related to Center and research lab activities. May include equipment inventories, facility/equipment maintenance requests, and hiring student lab support. In coordination with academic units, may assist faculty with monitoring grant expenditures and compliance with ASU and federal policies and guidelines. Supports special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Experience working in a university or research center environment. Demonstrated experience supporting senior leadership or administrators. Experience coordinating academic events, lecture series, or conferences. Experience with university financial and purchasing systems. Evidence of effective organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners. Working Environment: Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting. Frequent use of a computer and standard office equipment. Monday - Friday work schedule during normal business hours. This is an in-person position based on the Tempe campus, though partial remote work arrangements are a possibility after the probationary period. May require occasional evening or event-based work. Working both independently and within a complex structured team. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate to perform essential functions. Department Statement: The mission of the Center for Evolution and Medicine is to accelerate innovations in medicine by bringing evolutionary insights into health and disease. The Center brings leading scientists to ASU to join existing faculty in research that demonstrates the power of evolutionary biology to address problems in medicine and public health. The new courses and degrees they create will begin to meet the growing demand for such experiences and will educate a generation of future researchers and health professionals. Many of these experiences will be at ASU, and some will be in conjunction with the new Mayo medical school, but others will be available online, open access worldwide, providing the authoritative content that has long been needed to bridge the gap between evolutionary biology and medicine. Driving Requirement: Driving is not required for this position. Location: Campus: Tempe Funding: No Federal Funding Instructions to Apply: Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub. Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on. https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$19505.htmld To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: Cover letter Resume or CV Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name. Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered. Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits. Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience. Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete. 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 inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 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Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. 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.

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