Management Intern

Arizona State University; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,614,000 - 63,370,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Management Intern for Research Operations in Scottsdale. The role provides administrative support for grant proposals and project funding, collaborating with KE Research Advancement.

The position emphasizes effective communication, user needs analysis, and basic project management, with opportunities to work in a structured team and independently.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and two years of experience in the area or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Experience with grant applications or pre-award processes is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively and understand user needs.
• Demonstrated basic project management knowledge and organizational skills.
• Experience in customer service with high-quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for development, review, and submission of grant proposals.
• Assist in creating administrative components of proposals and budgets.
• Draft budgets and narratives; liaise with sub-recipients and obtain internal approvals.
• Identify process improvements and support project management to implement changes.
• Operate under given instructions with regular review of tasks.

Skills

Communication

User needs analysis

Customer service

Project management

PC literacy

Grant requirements

Relationship building

Independent work

Job description

## Management InternApply: Off-Campus: Scottsdale: Part time: Posted 7 Days Ago: End Date: September 29, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR127194**Job Profile:**Administrative Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt**Job Family:**Administrative Support**Time Type:**Part time**Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.****Minimum Qualifications:**High School Diploma and two-years (2) 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: Provides routine administrative support to a department or group of professionals in support of department goals.**Job Description:**## Compensation rate: $21.20 per hour## ## **Job Description**The ASU Knowledge Enterprise is seeking a detail-oriented and communicative individual to join its Research Operations department at Arizona State University (ASU). As a Management Intern for Research Operations, you will assist KE Research Advancement with administrative support on proposals for project funding.## ## **Essential Duties*** Serve as an administrative resource to ASU faculty and staff during development, review, and submission of grant applications and other proposals for project funding. Consult with Sponsored Proposals colleagues to provide technical advice, problem solving assistance and answer questions about the Pre-Award process.* Develop administrative components of research proposals and institutional grant applications for a wide variety of funding agencies, including federal sponsors, corporate entities, philanthropic funders, and local governmental agencies.* Develop project budgets, draft budget narratives, secure internal approvals, liaise with sub-recipients, check proposal documents for completeness, prepare sponsor application packages, and perform institutional review and submission.* Identify specific areas and solutions for process improvement and perform project management to draft and implement changes to methods, procedures, and work instructions.* Receives detailed instructions and works from general instructions on standard job duties, with regular review of completed tasks.* Other responsibilities as assigned.## **Desired Qualifications*** Evidence of effective communication skills.* Evidence of ability to understand user needs, requirements, and requests.* Experience in customer service roles with high quality standards.* Demonstrated knowledge of basic project management.* Experience in using personal computer and related software applications.* Demonstrated ability to review and follow grant application requirements (or similarly extensive or complex written instructions) and communicate relevant aspects concisely.* Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.* Ability to work both independently and within a complex structured team.## ## **Working Environment*** Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.* Regular use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.## **Department Statement:**At Research Operations, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.**Driving Requirement:**Driving is not required for this position.**Location:**Off-Campus: Scottsdale**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. 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 The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date. 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. 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