DSL Principled Innovation Project Coordinator

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Specialist 2

Job Family:

Administrative Operations

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$65,000.00 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 Description:

Are you a dedicated project manager energized by building numerous long-term relationships? Do you place “character” at the core of your decisions and actions? Then apply today for this Dreamscape Learn Principled Innovation Project Coordinator opportunity!

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University, merging the most advanced experiential pedagogy with the entertainment industry’s best cinematic storytelling. Our mission is to deliver unique virtual reality and 2D labs and full course experiences which are provably efficacious, readily scalable, and emotionally engaging.

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Dreamscape Learn Principled Innovation Project Coordinator to join our innovative team and advance the university design aspiration, Practicing Principled Innovation. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by working closely and collaboratively with stakeholders within EdPlus and University partners to plan, direct, organize, and execute against Dreamscape Learn grant requirements. Additionally, you will identify and acquire necessary resources and coordinate efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with sponsoring source's expectations. Most importantly, you will support positive change by elevating our ability to imagine new concepts, catalyze ideas, and form new solutions, guided by principles that create positive change for humanity.

Essential Duties:

• Works with a variety of stakeholders to coordinate project activities; assists in execution.
• Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
• Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
• Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
• Maintains detailed documentation of decisions and changes.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance.
• Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members, both internal and contracted, to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success.
• Prepares post-project reports, budget proposals and/or summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.
• Develops and facilitates workshops, meetings or conferences; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE:

• This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Tempe, Arizona.
• This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in project or program coordination or management in a higher education setting.
• Evidence of knowledge of university policies and structures.
• Evidence of effective communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Evidence of excellent work ethic, follow-through, critical thinking skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and mentoring staff, especially in areas of character, values, and/or morals.
• Evidence of maintaining long-term, positive relationships with a team and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience working on projects involving emerging technology.
• Evidence of knowledge of project management applications (e.g., Jira, Google suite, Slack, Smartsheets, Salesforce).
• Demonstrated capability to work independently as well as part of a team.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

• How do you incorporate character, values, and/or morals into your work? 
• What themes can you identify in your development of meaningful relationships that advance innovation in your workplace?

Salary & Benefits:

$51,500 - $65,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

• Healthcare
• Financial Security
• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Working Environment:

You are a part of EdPlus; however, your desk will be in the workspace at Creativity Commons on the Tempe campus with the Dreamscape Learn team.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

Grant Funded

Instructions to Apply:

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

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$13591.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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