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Technical Student Project Strategist, EPO
Posting Number
req26059
Department
Eller Administration
Department Website Link
https://eller.arizona.edu/engage/partnerships-office
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Eller College of Management is seeking a Technical Student Project Strategist who serves as the primary liaison between the Eller College of Management Partnerships Office and industry sponsors, directing and overseeing student experiential learning and real-world project engagements. This position synthesizes cross-disciplinary technical knowledge to align student project deliverables with industry standards and emerging trends. The Strategist coaches student teams through technical evaluation, risk assessment, and solution development while ensuring project quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and academic excellence. This role works independently to manage multiple concurrent projects and serves as a strategic advisor to both students and EPO leadership.
The Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona is a leading business school in the United States. The Eller College of Management is top ranked among undergraduate business programs by the U.S. News & World Report, and are known for our specialties in management information systems, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. The Eller College of Management supports more than 8,000 undergraduate and 1,300 graduate students on the University of Arizona's 393-acre campus in Tucson, a satellite campus in downtown Phoenix, and through Arizona Online.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Student Career Development and Technical Project Oversight

• Directs and oversees day-to-day activities for student experiential learning and real-world project(s), including but not limited to: administration, information technology, compliance, and communications with project sponsors and students, bridging the gap between academia and industry practices.

• Reviews and assesses student teams' solutions and monitors project plans, milestones, scopes, schedules, timelines, and deliverables; identifies and reports potential risks and issues to EPO leadership with risk mitigation solutions and recommendations.
• Synthesizes technical industry knowledge and research from multiple educational fields to align project deliverables with emerging industry trends and enhance student deliverable expertise.
• Coaches student performance through regular technical evaluation, helping assess knowledge accuracy against industry expectations and driving course correction as needed to ensure project excellence, student growth, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Consults with students in the design and development of project solutions (e.g., databases, documentation, policies, and procedures).Analyzes industry trends on emerging best practices, technology, and research to align project solutions with targeted market standards.

Strategic Relationship Building and Communication

• Cultivates and maintains long-term relationships and collaborations with project sponsor(s), student teams, and EPO leadership.
• Performs research and analysis to compile accurate and educationally beneficial project scopes and deliverables.
• Negotiates project outcomes and scope with project sponsor(s) to secure realistic, reasonable agreements that are in alignment with student education focuses and project objectives.
• Facilitates weekly meetings with sponsor(s) and coordinates final presentation and deliverable sessions.
• Evaluates project(s) for academic outcomes, bridging multiple disciplines to ensure student education and development contribute to overall academic success.

Strategic Student Teams Capabilities Assessment

• Sets the standards and criteria for high-quality applicant selection.
• Reviews competitive student application pools for the program, selecting high-quality applicants.
• Thoroughly assesses student team skillsets, knowledge, and abilities for the creation of competency-based, multifaceted project teams.
• Collaborates with faculty, colleges, departments, and stakeholders utilizing expert-level knowledge of industry standards to match student skills with complex project requirements.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of experiential learning models, project-based education frameworks, and student development best practices within a higher education setting.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices across multiple technical sectors to align student deliverables with real-world market expectations.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively engage various audiences including students, faculty, industry sponsors, and senior leadership.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to cultivate and sustain long-term partnerships with industry sponsors and institutional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in assessing student competencies and building multidisciplinary, competency-based teams aligned with complex project requirements.
• Proficiency in project planning, risk assessment, milestone tracking, and deliverable management across multiple concurrent projects.
• Skill in developing and applying evaluation criteria to assess student performance, project quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize information across multiple disciplines and apply findings to program and project strategy.

Abilities

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to bridge the gap between academic learning objectives and real-world industry expectations, translating complex technical concepts for varied audiences.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop student teams through constructive feedback, technical guidance, and performance evaluation.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across colleges, departments, disciplines, and external organizations to advance program goals.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate issues and recommendations clearly to EPO leadership and project sponsors.
• Ability to adapt communication style, strategies, and approaches to meet the needs of various student populations, industry partners, and institutional stakeholders.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Management Information Systems, Information Science, Engineering,
• Computer Science, or a related technical or interdisciplinary field.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Student Services
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$65,687 - $85,393
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
9
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Career Strategies
Job Function
Student Services
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
6/1/2026
Expected End Date
6/1/2028
Contact Information for Candidates
Anastasiya Ghosh
Associate Dean, Partnerships
anastasiya@arizona.edu
Open Date
5/20/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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