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Arizona State University is hiring a Gen.G Project Manager. This role directs the design, development, and execution of curriculum-driven learning programs integrating esports, gaming, and digital culture with academic learning. The manager leads program implementation, supports educators with resources and training, tracks student outcomes, and collaborates with various stakeholders to align programs with educational needs.

Highlights

Lead development of structured, standards-aligned curricula integrating esports, gaming, and digital culture with academic and career-focused learning.
Design learning pathways supporting measurable outcomes in STEM, problem-solving, teamwork, and digital literacy.
Develop and implement U.S.-based education programs including after-school, summer, and enrichment initiatives.
Support facilitators, instructors, and paraeducators with training, materials, and instructional guidance.
Champion student-centered, engaging, inclusive learning and track key learning metrics and success indicators.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Gen.G teams and external partners such as schools, districts, nonprofits, and corporations.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent, and 7+ years in education or enrichment environments with 2+ years in leadership roles.
Experience managing supplemental education models (e.g., tutoring centers, after-school programs) and scaling programs across multiple sites or regions is necessary.
Passion for esports, gaming, youth culture, and experience working with middle school to early college learners is preferred.
Annual salary up to $95,000 depending on experience; flexible and alternative work schedules available; driving not required.

Gen.G Project Manager Full Description

Job Profile:Academic Program Specialist 5

Job Family:Academic Program Management

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$95,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and ten (10) 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:
Plans, coordinates, and provides specialized knowledge on complex administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or set of funded activities.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range:

$95,000

Essential Duties:

Gen.G is seeking a Senior Manager of U.S. Education Initiatives to lead the design, development, and execution of curriculum-driven learning programs in the US. This role is ideal for an education leader who has built and scaled student learning programs—particularly in supplemental or enrichment settings (e.g., learning centers, tutoring franchises, after-school programs).

Curriculum & Learning Design

Lead the development of structured, standards-aligned curricula that integrate esports, gaming, and digital culture with academic and career-focused learning
Design learning pathways that support measurable student outcomes (e.g., STEM, problem-solving, teamwork, digital literacy)
Ensure curricula are pedagogically sound, age-appropriate, and scalable across different school and community contexts
Continuously iterate on curriculum based on data, educator feedback, and student performance

Program Leadership & Implementation

Develop U.S.-based education programs, including after-school, summer, and enrichment initiatives
Support facilitators, instructors, and paraeducators with training, materials, and instructional guidance
Develop playbooks, lesson plans, and educator-facing resources to ensure consistency and quality
Student Experience & Outcomes
Champion student-centered learning, ensuring programs are engaging, inclusive, and impactful
Define and track key learning metrics, assessments, and success indicators
Apply insights from tutoring, enrichment, or learning-center models to improve retention and mastery

Partnerships & Collaboration

Collaborate cross-functionally with Gen.G teams in content, partnerships, and community
Work with schools, districts, nonprofits, and corporate partners to align programs with educational needs

Desired Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in education, learning programs, or enrichment environments, including 2+ years in a leadership role overseeing curriculum, program delivery, or student outcomes
Direct experience running or managing a supplemental education model (e.g., Mathnasium, Kumon, tutoring centers, after-school programs, or similar)
Strong understanding of curriculum design, instructional frameworks, and student assessment
Proven ability to scale programs across multiple sites or regions
Comfort translating academic rigor into engaging, real-world learning experiences
Experience working with middle school, high school, or early college learners
Passion for esports, gaming, or youth culture

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
Frequently required to stand for varying lengths or time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Use office equipment such as a calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard and mouse), printer, fax and copier.
This position receives regular review of objectives.

Department Statement:

The Herberger Institute comprises six schools: ASU FIDM; the School of Art; The Design School; The Sidney Poitier New American Film School; The GAME School; and the School of Music, Dance and Theatre; as well as the ASU Art Museum and the ASU FIDM Museum. With programs ranked top 20 and more than 135 degree and certificate options in art, architecture, dance, design, fashion, film, gaming, media arts and sciences, music, and more, plus expert faculty, state-of-the-art immersive media facilities, notable performing arts venues, and national and international partnerships, the Herberger Institute is a powerhouse of art, culture and design and a model of inclusive excellence.

In a rapidly changing world, design and the arts aren't luxuries—they're essential. At the Herberger Institute, we harness the transformative power of creativity to solve real-world challenges and shape a more compassionate, connected future.

Our students work across disciplines—combining science, engineering, design, storytelling and the arts—to create solutions that benefit people and the planet. We're expanding access, removing barriers and providing the resources students need to thrive, because the talent to shape the future is already here.

Together, we're designing not just new careers, but new systems of care, connection and possibility.

https://herbergerinstitute.asu.edu/

Why work at ASU - https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu: Total compensation at ASU is defined as more than the salary paid for the valuable work performed to support the success of our ASU students. It includes:

Salary and wages paid
Comprehensive package of affordable benefit plans and programs
Access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates
ASU's total compensation estimator shows the approximate value of your overall compensation

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Flexible work options

Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Off-Campus: Los Angeles

Funding:No Federal Funding

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$19523.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.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

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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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

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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.

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