Access ASU is dedicated to increasing access to higher education and preparing Arizona students for success through family engagement, strategic K-12 education and community partnerships. Access ASU’s programs and initiatives are designed to ensure all Arizona students graduate high school ready to thrive in college and the 21st century workforce.

The Access ASU Families Team seeks a highly-motivated, energetic, and articulate Operations Specialist to join our high-performing team to support, execute and coordinate fiscal and administrative activities specific to the goals and objectives of the Access ASU Families Team (WeGrad and HMDP programs). This position reports to the Director of the Access ASU Families Team.

The Program Specialist must be able to work well independently in a fast-paced, flexible environment, provide a high level of customer service to both the university and external communities, and make a strong contribution both as an individual and team player. The Program Specialist will require experience with the office management, event coordination, database management, and fiscal oversight, in addition to evidence of effective time management skills and a learning mindset. A successful candidate will have the ability to interpret guidelines, procedures, policies and practices. The incumbent will require the use of fiscal vocabulary, tact, discretion and judgement. 

Regular Schedule: In-person, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, however, every team member must count on working during evenings and weekends, as needed. Work location is at the ASU Downtown campus, at the Mercado building.

What’s in it for you:
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.Paid time for volunteer and professional development.10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.Disability and leave program for income protection.Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.Flexible work arrangements are available, but will be based on the work and the needs of the university and department operations and pending leadership approval.Full-TimeASU 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.OpenAccess ASU is located across all four campuses.Use software and computer equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse) for extended periods of office equipment (i.e., printers, copiers, telephonesActivities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting or standing.Daily use of desktop or laptop computer is required including inputting, reviewing, and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, and using mouse and keyboard.Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.Lift up to 35 pounds.Regular activities require the ability to be flexible and adapt to quickly changing prioritiesWalk throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather.

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

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.