Are you a collaborative leader who excels at guiding teams and moving complex, high-impact work forward? Do you know how to bring structure to ambiguity, align diverse stakeholders around shared goals, and build the trust and accountability needed to deliver results? If you’re energized by developing talented project managers while helping an organization turn strategic priorities into action, apply today for the Associate Director of Project Management opportunity! 

ASU EdPlus 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.         

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video!

We are seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers within the EdPlus Project Management Office (PMO). Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supervising project management staff, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and advancing the PMO's project management framework to support consistent, effective project delivery across the organization.

Working closely with leadership, you will align project work with strategic priorities, manage high-impact initiatives, and coach project managers to perform at a high level.

Essential Duties:

    Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately six Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.

• Manage team capacity, workload, and resource allocation to support organizational priorities.

  Project Management

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.

• Partner with leadership to prioritize work and ensure projects align with strategic objectives.

  PMO Leadership

• Advance the PMO's project management framework by promoting consistent governance, tools, and best practices.
• Coach Project Managers in selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies—including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or other approaches—based on project needs.

• Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.

  Stakeholder Engagement & Tools

• Build strong partnerships across EdPlus and ASU to support successful project delivery.

• Utilize project management tools, including Jira, to manage projects, monitor progress, and support reporting and decision-making.

  Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of project management principles and multiple delivery methodologies.
• Experience coaching others in selecting and applying appropriate project management approaches.
• Evidence of excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including relationship building.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Experience with Jira or similar project management platforms.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certifications are preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

$100,000 - $115,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

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

Working Environment: 

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person hybrid position.)

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

Department Statement: 

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our 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 of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Apply by 11:59 pm Arizona time on Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Are you a professional who is passionate about changing lives through higher education? Do you love empowering students to achieve their goals in a dynamic and supportive environment? Are you a leader who excels at managing and coaching others? Then continue reading below for this EdPlus Enrollment Coach lead opportunity!

ASU EdPlus 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.            

Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video!

We’re seeking a driven, people-oriented EdPlus Enrollment Coach Lead to support both graduate and undergraduate students as part of our Enrollment Center team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by assisting students through the admissions process and working collaboratively with other departments to best support learners. You will be an empathetic communicator and problem solver who motivates others to achieve their educational goals.

Essential Duties:

• Provide strong, results-oriented leadership that motivates, engages, and inspires the support and commitment of others.
• Train, develop, and manage a team of Enrollment Coaches using a collaborative, persuasive leadership style.
• Coordinate and drive the implementation of recruitment plans for graduate and undergraduate prospective students.
• Develop and provide resources that enable others to provide the best, most accurate information, and direction to prospective students.
• Analyze data to improve the student enrollment experience and team performance outcomes.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy while managing a variety of activities subject to tight deadlines and potentially conflicting priorities.
• Partner with ASU academic units and services to work through challenges and solve unique roadblocks.
• Take a proactive approach through challenging the status quo by recommending new and innovative procedures with student success in mind.
• Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Evidence of a strong sense of urgency and passion about helping others achieve their education goals.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills with the ability to handle complex issues, resolve conflicts and de-escalate when appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate with change and pivot quickly to create a successful working atmosphere supporting others.
• Evidence of being self-disciplined, can self-direct.
• Experience working with or supporting students in higher education.
• Proven track record of achieving results in a customer-centric environment and finding innovative ways to increase efficiencies.
• Proven experience using Salesforce.
• Demonstrated high degree of emotional intelligence and knowledge of the challenges faced by current and prospective students entering higher education (e.g., first generation, returning adults, financially constrained).
• Proven ability to coach and train staff on complex or technical processes and policies.

Salary & Benefits:

$66,200 - $75,000 per year; DOE

The target salary is $70,000.

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

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

Working Environment 

ASU EdPlus is located at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. 

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

Department Statement 

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our 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 of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Apply before 11:59 pm Arizona time on Monday, September 21, 2026