Project Coordinator

About the role

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on designing and scaling digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. The Project Coordinator will support the execution of key priority student success and progression initiatives, coordinating efforts across cross‑functional teams to ensure timely, efficient, and effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support project activities to ensure alignment with timelines, objectives, and deliverables.
• Assist in scheduling and facilitating project meetings, preparing documentation, and maintaining project tracking systems.
• Support project leads in overseeing task progress and ensuring project timelines remain current.
• Identify potential obstacles and assist in resolving issues to keep projects moving forward.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to team members, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation and dashboards using relevant project management tools.
• Foster and maintain effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Support efforts to manage project scope and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Basic understanding of project management principles and their application.
• Ability to adapt quickly and stay focused when priorities shift.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Experience coordinating technology or IT‑related projects.
• Exposure to Agile ways of working, including Scrum.
• Experience using Jira (a plus).

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $55,000 – $57,000 per year, dependent on experience.

• Healthcare
• Financial security programs
• Retirement plans
• Family resources
• Tuition reduction for eligible ASU employees, dependents, and spouses
• Employee discounts

Working Environment

This is an in‑person hybrid position located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The desk will be in the collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, which houses a diverse business community linking technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship. ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, including alternate work schedules and hybrid remote work, subject to approvals per ASU policy. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU EdPlus will not sponsor this position.