Administrative Programs Lead (Ops & Events)

Arizona State University; Discovery (AK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Project Humanities seeks a seasoned Program Manager to oversee daily administrative and operational functions for a university initiative. The role supports faculty, staff, students, and external partners, driving efficient operations and coordinating diverse activities.

The ideal candidate has strong project management and budgeting skills, Experience with Workday or ERP systems, and a passion for process improvements in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in higher education or a large complex organization.
• Experience developing operational procedures and process improvements.
• Familiarity with financial and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to build cooperative professional relationships across areas.
• Experience in event planning/logistics.
• Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with planning and execution of initiative programs and year‑round events
• Coordinate logistics including scheduling, communications, venues, contracts, and vendors
• Manage event budgets and operational planning from start to finish
• Manage daily administrative and operational functions to ensure efficient office operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain administrative procedures, documentation, and resource guides
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and recommend process improvements
• Prepare data reports, presentations, award nominations and spreadsheets

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arizona State University’s Project Humanities seeks a seasoned Program Manager to oversee daily administrative and operational functions for a university initiative. The role supports faculty, staff, students, and external partners, driving efficient operations and coordinating diverse activities.

The ideal candidate has strong project management and budgeting skills, Experience with Workday or ERP systems, and a passion for process improvements in higher education.