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Arizona State University is hiring a Program Manager for the McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program. The role involves managing daily operations, student recruitment, advising, curriculum support, and partnerships to develop and grow this interdisciplinary program preparing students for careers integrating life sciences and business.

Highlights

Manage daily operations including recruitment, admissions, advising coordination, and program completion.
Supervise the academic advising coordinator and mentor student workers and assistants.
Support interdisciplinary curriculum delivery combining life sciences, business, and entrepreneurship.
Develop co-curricular programming such as workshops, speaker series, industry visits, and capstone showcases.
Lead marketing and communication efforts including website, newsletters, and social media.
Build and maintain partnerships with faculty, alumni, staff, and external stakeholders.
Manage budgets and resources to ensure effective program growth.
Collect and analyze program data to drive continuous improvement.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with five years of relevant experience; a master’s degree and 3-5 years of academic program management experience are preferred.
Familiarity with systems like PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Handshake, and strong communication skills are necessary.
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year, dependent on experience.
No driving required; position is primarily in-person with limited hybrid work option.

Program Manager, McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program Full Description

Job Profile:Academic Program Specialist 3

Job Family:Academic Program Management

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$75,000.00 USD Annual

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

Minimum 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.

Job Profile Summary:
Plans and 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 a Program Manager 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 the 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 finance and one in a natural science (such as biochemistry, biological sciences/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.

The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and growing the MLSBE Program. The position requires balancing daily program operations with long-term strategic planning and working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners.

Position Salary Range:

$70,000 - $75,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

Manage daily operations of The McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program, including student recruitment, admissions, advising coordination, and program completion.
Supervise the work of the program's academic advising coordinator.
Support curriculum delivery and integration of interdisciplinary coursework in life sciences, business, and entrepreneurship.
Develop and implement co-curricular programming such as speaker series, workshops, site visits, industry networking events, and the annual capstone showcase.
Build and sustain partnerships with ASU faculty, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders to enrich student experiences and strengthen industry pipelines.
Lead marketing and communication efforts for the MLSBE Program, including website content, newsletters, and social media promotion.
Coordinate bridge programming, orientation activities, and alumni engagement opportunities.
Manage budgets and resources to ensure effective program implementation and growth.
Collect, analyze, and report student and program data to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate impact.
Supervise and mentor student workers, peer mentors, or graduate assistants involved in program delivery.
Represent MLSBE at college, university, and external events.

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field (education, business, science, or higher education administration) and 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in academic program management.
Demonstrated success in managing interdisciplinary academic or student success programs.
Experience supervising the work of student success professionals.
Experience working with faculty, students, alumni, and industry professionals in a higher education setting.
Experience coordinating student recruitment, advising, or mentoring initiatives.
Strong skills in program marketing, event planning, and partnership building.
Experience in program assessment and applying data to drive improvements.
Familiarity with ASU systems (PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Handshake) or comparable platforms.
Evidence of strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
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 ability to quickly change priorities, which may include or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
This is an in-person position though limited hybrid work including up to two days of remote work per week may be available.

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 and 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:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14221.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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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.

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Background Check Statement:

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