Program Coordinator Senior

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University’s School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning seeks an Academic Program Specialist 2 to coordinate the Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) program. The role focuses on advising students, managing day-to-day program operations, and fostering relationships with alumni and professionals.

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and collaborates with faculty and staff to advance the MUEP mission, ensuring high-quality academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience in the area or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Master's degree in urban planning or related field is preferred.
• Certification by AICP is desirable (or candidate status).
• Demonstrates proactive and creative thinking to improve processes within the program.
• Experience building professional networks and alumni relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising and professional development support to MUEP and oMUEP students, including course selection, internships, and career development.
• Provide and lead administrative support to program leadership with independent judgement.
• Support admissions, recruitment, accreditation, and program events.
• Build relationships with planning professionals and alumni to expand internships and career opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement strategic plans and contribute to data collection and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Project management

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree in urban planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Job Profile:

Academic Program Specialist 2

Job Family:

Academic Program Management

Time Type:

Full time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) 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:

Coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or a set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity.

Job Description:

The Master's in Urban and Environmental Planning (MUEP) is a flagship graduate program for the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning (SGSUP) at Arizona State University (ASU). Accredited by the Planning Accreditation Board, the MUEP program presently serves aspiring planners in an immersion, campus-based graduate program. We maintain strong ties to a robust network of alumni, practitioners, and allied professional contacts. The mission of the MUEP program is to improve public wellbeing by providing the knowledge and tools needed by professional planners to shape places that are responsive to climate change and promote the health and prosperity of communities. To achieve this mission, we collaborate across a team of planning faculty and staff. The MUEP Program Coordinator Sr. helps to achieve this mission by being a champion of the program among our graduate students and within the planning professional community. We seek a high performing, positive, service-oriented individual with excellent attention to detail to work with our MUEP students and planning faculty. The MUEP Coordinator will work in a collaborative environment with MUEP staff, faculty, and students, helping to contribute to the next generation of planners. The position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Graduate Programs and Associate Director of Planning.

Position Salary Range:

$55,000 - $64,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Provides critical advising and professional development support to MUEP and oMUEP students, including advising related to course selection and program-level experiences, internships and professional networking opportunities, and career development.
• Provides (and leads) non-trivial administrative support to the Associate Director of Planning and Assistant Director of Graduate Programs, demonstrating independent judgement and initiative.
• Supports a variety of program development efforts and processes, such as: admissions and recruitment, accreditation, MUEP program events (e.g., annual orientation, career and professional development events, and lecture series).
• Builds and maintains relationships with planning professionals and alumni to increase the number and diversity of internships, capstone projects, and career opportunities available to MUEP/oMUEP students and graduates.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director of Planning and planning faculty to shape and implement the strategic plan for the MUEP and oMUEP programs. These activities include contributing to monthly Planning Program meetings, as well as data collection, surveying, data analysis, and strategic planning.
• Attends regular graduate support staff meetings and represents the programs/school on various college, university, and professional committees.
• Stays up to date on employment trends within planning subfields.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the continuity of department operations and to meet department needs, which can shift over time due to a variety of variables.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
• Experience working in the professional planning field.
• Evidence of Certification (or Candidate status) by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Demonstrates proactive and creative thinking, identifying opportunities to improve processes within the program.
• Experience with building professional networks, demonstrating the ability to develop new and ongoing alumni and practitioner relationships within the program.
• Experience with project management skills, including working in a team environment.
• Demonstration of professional communication and writing skills
• Experience in using Microsoft Office.
• Experience in using Google Drive and other collaborative platforms for scheduling, document sharing, maintaining spreadsheets and forms.

Working Environment:

• Use office equipment including a personal computer.
• Communicate to perform essential.
• Read/interpret written and oral instructions/directions.
• Anticipated work hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm on the Tempe Campus, with occasional conference travel and/or evening events.
• Hybrid Remote work will be considered upon completion of the training period. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Department Statement:

School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning (SGSUP) is an academic unit within the division of Social Sciences in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College). SGSUP has a large research portfolio spanning a broad range of sponsors. The College is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

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 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. Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU 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.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.