Strategic Olympic Initiatives Manager

Arizona-State-University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,212,000 - 81,967,000; Part time

Job summary

Arizona State University (ASU) seeks an Administrative Operations Specialist 3 for the Downtown Phoenix campus to support the ASU Olympics Initiative and cross-unit collaborations. You will plan, coordinate, and advance programs, events, and partnerships connected with ASU's Olympic strategy and 2028 Games timeline.

The role emphasizes complex stakeholder management, program governance, and executive-level briefing materials, with travel as needed in a dynamic university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the initial NOC facility rental initiative, coordinating with ASU units to ensure successful planning, logistics, agreements, and operational support.
• Coordinate cross-university Olympic initiatives by working with academic and administrative units, Athletics, Facilities, Events, Housing, and external partners to support projects aligned with ASU's Olympic strategy.
• Support the development of strategic partnerships with Olympic organizations, National Olympic Committees, industry, government, and community partners to advance ASU's educational, research, innovation, and community engagement goals.
• Assist in the development and management of the ASU Olympics Initiative, including project planning, governance, timelines, stakeholder engagement, and tracking progress across strategic workstreams.
• Collaborate with the President's Office and initiative leadership to identify and advance new Olympic-related opportunities, prepare briefing materials, and support communications that elevate ASU's visibility and impact.
• Contribute to the long-term implementation of the ASU Olympics Initiative by helping develop programs, events, partnerships, and innovation activities that position ASU as a leading academic and innovation partner before, during, and after the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Education

Bachelor's degree and five years of experience

Job description

Arizona State University (ASU) seeks an Administrative Operations Specialist 3 for the Downtown Phoenix campus to support the ASU Olympics Initiative and cross-unit collaborations. You will plan, coordinate, and advance programs, events, and partnerships connected with ASU's Olympic strategy and 2028 Games timeline.

The role emphasizes complex stakeholder management, program governance, and executive-level briefing materials, with travel as needed in a dynamic university setting.