Program Manager, Campus Visits and Events

Arizona State University; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking an Outreach Analyst 2 for the Polytechnic campus in Mesa. The role develops campus visit experiences and coordinates program activities to promote student recruitment and engagement.

The successful candidate will oversee campus visits, manage student leadership programs, collaborate with Admission Services and campus partners, and ensure events align with enrollment goals and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in admissions and recruitment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a vision for campus visits and events aligned with enrollment goals.
• Supervise Admission Services student leadership programs.
• Foster student engagement and development.
• Manage facilities and resources for visits and events.
• Coordinate campus-wide visits and partnerships.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate visit programs for diverse student groups.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, logistics, and communications.
• Maintain databases and systems for planning and evaluation.

Skills

Admissions knowledge

Event management

Budgeting

Project management

Supervision

Time management

Public speaking

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years

Job description

Job Profile:

Outreach Analyst 2

Job Family:

Outreach Programs

Time Type:

Full time

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:

Develops community outreach program activities and coordinates program fundraising to promote stable and productive relationships between the university and local community.

Job Description:

Position Salary: $49,000 per year

At Arizona State University, we measure ourselves not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed. In Admission Services, we are passionate about helping students find their right university fit and working together to achieve our enrollment goals. Creating an engaging and memorable campus visit experience is an important part of that process, helping prospective students and their families understand what Arizona State University has to offer and envision themselves as Sun Devils.

The Program Manager at the Polytechnic campus plays a key role in creating, coordinating and continuously improving campus visit and recruitment experiences for prospective students, families and groups. We know that visiting campus is critical to the process of choosing a university, and the Program Manager at the Polytechnic Campus is instrumental in creating engaging and informative experiences to help students find their fit. As a member of the Recruitment Events & Campus Visits team, this position provides leadership for the Polytechnic campus visit experience and the StART and Devils’ Advocates Student Leadership program. The Program Manager works collaboratively with Admission Services leadership, academic units, university partners, student leaders and campus stakeholders to deliver welcoming, engaging and personalized experiences that support student recruitment and enrollment goals.

The Program Manager is expected to identify opportunities to enhance the campus visit experience through data, visitor feedback, emerging trends and collaboration with campus partners. This position requires a highly organized, solution-oriented professional who is comfortable making decisions, managing competing priorities, solving problems in real time and taking ownership of the recruitment experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building, communication and project management skills and a commitment to creating experiences that help prospective students see their place at ASU.

Essential Duties:

• Partner with Polytechnic campus and Admission Services leadership to establish a vision for campus visits and events that reflects the unique Polytechnic experience and supports enrollment goals and initiatives.
• Supervise the Admission Services student leadership programs at the Polytechnic campus (StART and Devils’ Advocates), overseeing training, professional development, recruitment, membership growth, and retention.
• Foster student employee engagement and development through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and relationship‑building.
• Manage the facilities, operations, and resources supporting Admission Services visits and events at the Polytechnic campus.
• Manage the Administration 140 facilities at the Polytechnic campus.
• Monitor expenditures related to assigned programs throughout the year to ensure expenditures are spent efficiently, effectively and appropriately.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate campus visit programs and events for prospective first‑year, transfer, international, and graduate students and their families, ensuring alignment with Admission Services, Academic Enterprise Enrollment, and ASU priorities.
• Oversee professional and student staff activities, including coordination of staffing, scheduling, logistics, and participant communications for on- and off‑campus programs and events.
• Coordinate group visits for all four Phoenix Metropolitan ASU Campuses.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships across university departments to ensure campus visits and events are coordinated efficiently and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Review and coordinate event‑related communications and materials, including email and print collateral, RSVP sites, and confirmation messages, in partnership with communications staff.
• Assess program effectiveness by developing evaluation methods, analyzing results, identifying opportunities for improvement, and recommending or implementing changes to program goals, objectives, and operations.
• Prepare proposals, ongoing recommendations, and periodic reports for leadership regarding campus visit and event programming, operations, and strategic priorities.
• Maintain and administer databases and other systems essential to the planning, coordination, and evaluation of campus visits and events.
• Represent the University during campus visit and event activities, including delivering presentations and supporting prospective student engagement.
• Train and evaluate new Polytechnic campus Admission Services recruitment staff on campus visit procedures, campus information, and information session presentation materials.
• Serve as the primary campus contact in the absence of Admission Services leadership.
• Provide support to Polytechnic campus Enrollment Services staff as needed.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule in order to coordinate and attend evening and weekend events as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to higher education admissions and recruitment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to event management and coordination.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of basic project management.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Skill in coordinating and prioritizing work and activities of self and others.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience with event planning.
• Public speaking experience.
• Organizational and time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to be analytical, creative, and provide innovative approaches to solving problems.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and directing special events.
• Experience interacting with a wide range of constituent/customer populations.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skilled in the use of software applications.
• Experience providing customer assistance and problem solving.Experience effectively managing, supervising and evaluating assigned staff.
• Experience in principles, practices and procedures pertaining to transfer and undergraduate admissions.
• Experience in program design, strategic planning, analyzing and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.

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. Drives University vehicle and/or cart to campus site. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Department Statement:

In support of the university’s mission and goals, Academic Enterprise Enrollment advances awareness of Arizona State University as the New American University through data-informed strategies that enroll and support a student population reflective of its vision across campus and digital immersion environments. AEE brings professionalism and discipline to the formulation of enrollment strategy and the refinement of enrollment processes, and is an effective collaborator with our college and school colleagues and other enrollment partners within the Academic Enterprise, the Knowledge Enterprise, the Learning Enterprise and EdPlus. AEE comprises the following units: Academic Enterprise Communications; Academic Enterprise Enrollment Solutions; Admission Services; Financial Aid and Scholarship Services; the International Students and Scholars Center; the Pat Tillman Veterans Center; Technology and Data Solutions; and University Registrar Services.

Academic Enterprise Enrollment core values:

• Make the human connection: We commit to listen, offer empathy and show compassion.
• Drive success with teamwork: We solve problems with collaboration and creativity.
• Promote a thriving community: We recognize work‑life balance and embrace our individual differences.
• Go above and beyond: We share our time, talents and expertise to make an impact in all that we do.
• See the extraordinary through our efforts: We support those who are pursuing their dreams.
• Lead with respect and positive intent in every situation: We communicate openly, genuinely and with transparency.

ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leave program; paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant for a message from ASU President Michael M. Crow to future ASU employees.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Polytechnic

Funding:

No Federal Funding

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. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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 https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco.

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.

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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:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.