Academic Success Coordinator

Job Profile:

Academic Program Specialist 2

Job Family:

Academic Program Management

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$62,000.00 USD Annual

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 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the W. P. Carey School of Business seek an Academic Success Coordinator to help direct the new McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program (https://mlsbe.asu.edu/) - an innovative, interdisciplinary initiative that prepares ASU students to lead at the intersection of life science, business, and entrepreneurship.

Launching in fall 2026, MLSBE is designed to cultivate future biotech leaders who can seamlessly integrate scientific innovation with entrepreneurial vision. Students earn two undergraduate degrees - one in business (finance, artificial intelligence in business, or business entrepreneurship) and one in a natural science (biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medicinal chemistry, neuroscience, or data science) - as well as a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation, all within four years. The program culminates in a senior capstone project that applies both scientific knowledge and business acumen to real-world challenges.

Students benefit from immersive experiences such as Dreamscape Learn's NeoBio and NeoChem platforms, early bridge programming, and tailored advising. They also engage with alumni and industry professionals through mentorship, networking, and applied learning opportunities, including industry site visits, internships, and corporate engagement trips to biotech hubs. Embedded within ASU's ecosystem of innovation - including the Biodesign Institute, Phoenix Bioscience Core, and ASU Health - the MLSBE Program equips students with the skills, networks, and confidence to become transformative leaders in the biotech and entrepreneurial sectors.

Under the direction of the MLSBE Program Manager and Faculty Co-Directors, the Academic Success Coordinator will support student success efforts for each cohort admitted to the MLSBE Program, utilizing a range of in-person and virtual methods, including individual advising meetings (in-person, phone, and zoom), email, and first-year seminar course instruction. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative success strategies designed to enhance the academic persistence, progression, and degree completion of students participating in the McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program. 
 

Position Salary Range:

$62,000 per year

Essential Duties:

•    Support the operations of The McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program, including student recruitment, admissions, advising coordination, and program completion.
•    Work with MLSBE students to provide guidance regarding overall academic planning (including course selection and schedules, major selection, and long-term career goals).
•    Ensure that all MLSBE students meet with their assigned major advisor(s) - each semester, if needed - and enroll in required courses as appropriate.
•    Coordinate across advising units in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, W. P. Carey School of Business, and Barrett, The Honors College to ensure program completion. 
•    Develop familiarity with biotechnology, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary career pathways.
•    Support curriculum delivery and integration of interdisciplinary coursework in life sciences, business, and entrepreneurship.
•    Support co-curricular programming, including speaker series, workshops, site visits, industry networking events, and the annual capstone showcase.
•    Provide timely information to university partners (especially, the network of undergraduate academic advisors) and act as a key academic liaison between the MLSBE Program and the wider ASU community.
•    Maintain electronic files utilizing ASU's technology platforms (PeopleSoft, Salesforce, etc.) and monitor student success to ensure persistence and timely degree completion.
•    Support summer bridge programming, orientation activities, and alumni engagement opportunities.
•    Make recommendations for changes in academic policies and processes related to enhancing student persistence, retention, and degree completion for students in the MLSBE Program. 
•    Represent MLSBE at college, university, and external events.
 

Desired Qualifications:

•    Evidence of a master's degree completed or in progress.
•    Three progressive years of academic advising, coaching, or experience working with specialized or high-risk students in a higher education setting.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies, including the principles and practices pertaining to student retention, persistence, and timely degree completion.
•    Experience in problem-solving and decision-making.
•    Experience in planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
•    Evidence of effective communication skills.
•    Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow staff, faculty, and students as part of a large and diverse community. 
•    Experience in designing presentation materials and giving oral presentations in group settings.
•    Experience in the use of required computer applications; navigating the web, e-mail, student information systems (PeopleSoft), degree audits (DARS), and student interactions documentation (Salesforce). 
•    Demonstrated knowledge or experience working with interdisciplinary academic or student success programs.
•    Experience in interpreting student needs and determining when referral to other University resources is appropriate. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of ASU academic structure and organization. 
•    Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, colleges, and departments in a university setting.
•    Experience in program assessment and applying data to drive improvements.
•    Experience fostering inclusion and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

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.
•    Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities, including resolving conflicts, coping with moderate stress, and completing tasks within set time constraints.
•    Requires some attendance at evening and weekend events.

Department Statement:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College) is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions. This position provides an opportunity to exercise initiative, work with enhance leadership skills.

The College offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any school at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, The College offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines - from science and math to languages and philosophy - that few other colleges and universities can provide. The College has 90+ undergraduate majors and 140+ graduate degrees housed in 23 interdisciplinary schools and departments. The College is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century.

The McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program exemplifies Arizona State University's mission by providing a rigorous, immersive pathway for students to "defy traditional disciplinary boundaries." Through dual degrees, entrepreneurial training, mentorship, immersive learning platforms, and real-world engagement with biotech and business leaders, the program prepares students to launch impactful careers at the nexus of science, business, and innovation.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• 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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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.

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