Program Management Intern Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Job Profile:
Administrative Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt
Job Family:
Administrative Support
Time Type:
Part time
Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$20.00 USD Hourly
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:
Salary: $20.00 per hour
University College is seeking a Management Intern to support student engagement, communications, and administrative operations for the Work+Learn unit. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive graduate student who is interested in program management, student success initiatives, and data-informed decision-making within a higher education setting.
The Management Intern will play a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of initiatives and pilots within Principled Innovation Academy, Work-integrated Learning, and Work+. This includes assisting with project coordination, stakeholder communication, student recruitment and engagement efforts, data collection and reporting, and day-to-day operational activities. Through this work, the intern will help advance programs that foster student success while applying the principles of character, civic-mindedness, and innovation to create meaningful impact. The intern will have opportunities to contribute across multiple projects and workstreams, helping move strategic initiatives from planning through implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
This position offers hands-on experience in program management, project coordination, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic higher education environment. The Management Intern will work closely with professional staff and campus partners, gaining valuable experience in managing complex initiatives, analyzing program outcomes, and supporting innovative student success efforts. The ideal candidate is adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of projects while balancing multiple priorities.
The MI must be a current ASU Graduate student and enrolled in classes. Note that this is a time-limited role, and employment ends on December 20th, 2026.
Essential Duties:

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of Work+Learn programs, initiatives, and pilot projects.
• Assist with project planning, timeline tracking, task coordination, and follow-up activities to ensure initiatives remain on schedule.
• Coordinate communications with students, campus partners, and other stakeholders through email, presentations, marketing materials, and virtual platforms.
• Support student recruitment, outreach, onboarding, and engagement efforts for Work+Learn programs and initiatives.
• Collect, organize, track, and analyze program data to support assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain project documentation, process guides, meeting notes, and operational records.
• Assist with the development of reports, presentations, dashboards, and other materials used to communicate program outcomes and recommendations.
• Monitor day-to-day operational activities and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and participant experience.
• Support event planning, logistics, and execution for workshops, trainings, meetings, and special events.
• Collaborate with team members and campus partners to advance departmental goals and strategic priorities.
• Contribute to the overall Work+Learn department through event support, attending meetings, and other special projects as assigned.

Note that this is a time-limited role, and employment ends on December 20th, 2026.
Desired Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage various audiences in all modalities
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and adapt to evolving priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience developing presentations, reports, or student-facing materials (e.g., PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides)
• Experience working in higher education, student programs, or peer leadership roles
• Experience with administrative processes such as purchasing, budgeting, or expense tracking (preferred but not required)
• Interest in coordinating projects, programs, events, or initiatives from planning through execution.
• Interest in program management, operations, assessment, process improvement, or student success initiatives.
• Must be a current ASU Graduate student and enrolled in classes.

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
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts

Department Statement:
Historically, University College offers students a range of academic services, such as tutoring, career and major exploration classes, success courses, and college transition programs like ASU's First-Year Success program, among others. These programs and initiatives were conceived to support ASU's goal of improving student retention and persistence toward graduation.
Today, University College is going through an exciting reinvention, focused on broadening its offerings for all learners from every major and at any stage of their academic journey. University College's goal is to disrupt the 20th century model of higher education by:

• Designing personalized learning experiences to end achievement disparities for students of all backgrounds.
• Designing for integrated work and learning future.
• Designing services to support learners at scale by using design thinking, analytics, automation, and intelligent systems.
• University College is guided by 5 key design principles: learners first, be bold, simplify, personalize, and collaborate. A wide range of new programs and services are currently under development.

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Campus: Tempe
Funding:
Grant Funded
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.
Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.
https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$24056.htmld
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.
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Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
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