Academic Success Coordinator

Arizona State University

1d•$62,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the W. P. Carey School of Business seek an Academic Success Coordinator 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 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 business (finance, artificial intelligence in business, or business entrepreneurship) and one in a natural science (biochemistry, 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. Under the direction of the MLSBE Program Manager and Faculty Co-Directors, the Academic Success Coordinator will support student success efforts for each cohort admitted to the MLSBE Program, utilizing a range of in-person and virtual methods, including individual advising meetings (in-person, phone, and zoom), email, and first-year seminar course instruction. The coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative success strategies designed to enhance the academic persistence, progression, and degree completion of students participating in the McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of a master's degree completed or in progress.
Three progressive years of academic advising, coaching, or experience working with specialized or high-risk students in a higher education setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and methods of evidence-based academic advising strategies, including the principles and practices pertaining to student retention, persistence, and timely degree completion.
Experience in problem-solving and decision-making.
Experience in planning, analyzing, and coordinating activities and establishing priorities.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow staff, faculty, and students as part of a large and diverse community.
Experience in designing presentation materials and giving oral presentations in group settings.
Experience in the use of required computer applications; navigating the web, e-mail, student information systems (PeopleSoft), degree audits (DARS), and student interactions documentation (Salesforce).
Demonstrated knowledge or experience working with interdisciplinary academic or student success programs.
Experience in interpreting student needs and determining when referral to other University resources is appropriate.
Demonstrated knowledge of ASU academic structure and organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic programs, colleges, and departments in a university setting.
Experience in program assessment and applying data to drive improvements.
Experience fostering inclusion and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Support the operations of The McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program, including student recruitment, admissions, advising coordination, and program completion.
Work with MLSBE students to provide guidance regarding overall academic planning (including course selection and schedules, major selection, and long-term career goals).
Ensure that all MLSBE students meet with their assigned major advisor(s) – each semester, if needed – and enroll in required courses as appropriate.
Coordinate across advising units in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, W. P. Carey School of Business, and Barrett, The Honors College to ensure program completion.
Develop familiarity with biotechnology, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary career pathways.
Support curriculum delivery and integration of interdisciplinary coursework in life sciences, business, and entrepreneurship.
Support co-curricular programming, including speaker series, workshops, site visits, industry networking events, and the annual capstone showcase.
Provide timely information to university partners (especially, the network of undergraduate academic advisors) and act as a key academic liaison between the MLSBE Program and the wider ASU community.
Maintain electronic files utilizing ASU’s technology platforms (PeopleSoft, Salesforce, etc.) and monitor student success to ensure persistence and timely degree completion.
Support summer bridge programming, orientation activities, and alumni engagement opportunities.
Make recommendations for changes in academic policies and processes related to enhancing student persistence, retention, and degree completion for students in the MLSBE Program.
Represent MLSBE at college, university, and external events.