Director

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a seasoned Administrative Operations Manager 2 to lead the Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence. You will oversee stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and daily operations, driving data-informed initiatives and measurable outcomes across education and workforce sectors.

The role requires strategic planning, staff leadership, and resource management to ensure program success and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in the area including 2 years in a managerial role.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with education institutions, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex data and analyses into actionable information for education leaders and policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Leads stakeholder engagement with education and workforce leaders to apply the Center's data tools and visualizations to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Develops strategic partnerships with school districts, state agencies, higher education institutions, researchers, and other stakeholders to advance priorities.
• Designs engagement strategies that help stakeholders move from data and insight to informed decisions and measurable improvements.
• Oversees identification of effective practices, programs, and systems, connecting leaders with research, resources, and peers to support replication.
• Supervises research and evaluation activities, assessing priority questions and translating findings into recommendations.
• Collaborates with data/technology teams to align data infrastructure and analytics with program priorities.
• Directs programs and daily operations, supervising staff and ensuring effective implementation and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversees grant implementation, budgets, reporting, and compliance to achieve objectives.
• Represents the Center in meetings and with education/workforce leaders, policymakers, and external partners.
• Supports long-term sustainability and institutional partnerships with the Executive Director.

Skills

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile

Administrative Operations Manager 2

Job Family

Administrative Operations

Time Type

Full time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description

Salary: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year; DOE

The Director of the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence leads the Center's stakeholder engagement, programs, and operations to advance its strategic priorities and deliver measurable impact. The Director builds partnerships with Arizona's education and workforce leaders, identifies opportunities to apply data and research to improve outcomes, and translates those opportunities into actionable initiatives. The Director ensures the Center's data tools and capabilities are aligned with stakeholder needs and support informed decisions, effective solutions, and measurable results. The Director is responsible for staff leadership, program execution, resource management, and overall operational performance.

Essential Duties

• Leads stakeholder engagement with Arizona's education and workforce leaders, identifying opportunities to apply the Center’s data tools and visualizations to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with school districts, state agencies, higher education institutions, researchers, and other stakeholders to advance the Center's priorities and initiatives.
• Designs and oversees engagement strategies that help stakeholders move from data and insight to informed decisions, implementation, and measurable improvements.
• Leads the Center's efforts to identify effective practices, programs, and systems, connecting education leaders with relevant research, resources, and peers to support improvement and replication.
• Oversees the Center's research and evaluation activities, including identifying priority questions, assessing program effectiveness, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborates with the Director of Data and Technology to align data infrastructure, analytics, and visualization development with stakeholder needs, program priorities, and opportunities for impact.
• Directs the Center's programs and daily operations, supervising staff, coordinating activities across functional areas, and ensuring effective implementation of initiatives.
• Oversees grant implementation, budgets, performance measures, reporting, and compliance to ensure accountability and achievement of established objectives.
• Represents the Center in meetings, presentations, and convenings with education and workforce leaders, policymakers, university leadership, and external partners.
• Supports the Executive Director in advancing the Center's long-term sustainability, institutional partnerships, and strategic objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices, including translating organizational priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable outcomes.
• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with education institutions, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Arizona's education and workforce systems, policies, and key stakeholders.
• Experience designing and facilitating stakeholder engagements that use data, research, and evidence to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Knowledge of research methods, program evaluation, data analysis, and the application of evidence to policy and practice.
• Ability to translate complex data and analytical findings into clear, actionable information for audiences, including education leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing programs and initiatives, including establishing priorities, coordinating activities, monitoring performance, and evaluating results.
• Skill in effectively managing, supervising, and evaluating staff, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams and specialized functions.
• Knowledge of budget management, grant administration, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all management levels, build sustaining relationships, and represent an organization with senior leaders and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills for facilitation of presentations.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• May be required to perform tasks in the field within and/or across university campuses.

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students, ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, new student experiences for students and families, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs, and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, the Unions and Centers, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness & Wellness, Student Government, Student Media, Career and Professional Development Services, Access ASU and others.

Driving Requirement

Driving is not required for this position.

Location

Campus: Tempe

Funding

Grant Funded

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.

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