Capstone Program Manager, Research

Arizona State University • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $51,500 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) and the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering (Shufeldt) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and collaborative Capstone Program Manager in the Medical Engineering program, which is jointly administered by the FSE and Shufeldt. Working with the FSE Business Engagement Catalyst (BEC), SBHSE School Director, Program Chairs, and Capstone Faculty, the Capstone Program Manager plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Medical Engineering Capstone Project program. The Capstone Program Manager identifies and acquires the necessary resources and coordinates efforts by all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. The Capstone Program brings together students (undergraduate and Masters), clinicians, faculty, and industry to create new solutions to real-world problems. Through this program, industry and clinical partners engage with students in a mutually beneficial technical relationship. Challenges defined by industry and clinicians are solved by teams of students working with guidance from faculty mentors and industry and clinical advisors. For students, the program provides an opportunity to apply their technical skills, and knowledge of design and engineering principles, to the solution of a complex, team-oriented project, typically over a two-semester course sequence. For the industry and clinical partners, Capstone Projects provide a cost-effective opportunity to solve technical problems, and the opportunity to interact with students to gain access to new ideas and to mentor potential future talent. This is a natural entry point into ASU for new industry and clinical partners, which could expand into other opportunities such as funded research, student hiring, internships, and recruitment.

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

• Experience in Project management software.
• Experience as a CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management): Equivalent of 1 year of project management experience.
• Experience as a PMP (Project Management Professional): Equivalent of 2 years of project management experience.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and establishing and facilitating work teams.
• Evidence of effective communications skills effective with a broad audience.
• Experience fostering partnerships and developing understanding of needs, issues, and problems across organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Experience in planning and facilitating meetings and events.
• Evidence of effective decision-making and problem-solving skills; ability to think tactically and strategically.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

Responsibilities

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain new and current relationships with industry and clinical partners, ASU partners, and alumni to promote and reflect the diversity of the curriculum, develop Capstone capabilities, and increase Capstone funding.
• Support the SBHSE Capstone Teaching Team and Capstone project faculty mentors in maintaining best practices of capstone project management.
• Ensure all student activities comply with institutional safety requirements and regulatory standards, including completion of required safety training and appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals prior to project initiation.
• Works closely with other FSE capstone coordinators within other ASU programs, colleges and entities to promote interdisciplinary projects.
• Assess and track the number of current and potential projects to support the number of students enrolled in the capstone and other project courses.
• Support the Capstone Teaching Team in managing industry and clinical partner project expectations and addressing any issues with engagement between industry or clinical partners and student teams.
• Support the Capstone Teaching Team and faculty mentors in responding to inquiries regarding project status to ensure reasonable progress of projects.
• Work with SBHSE faculty on the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Medical Engineering Capstone Program through collecting and maintaining Capstone course assessments and data.
• Prepare, maintain, and forecast Capstone Course budget and resource needs.
• Support the Capstone Teaching Team and School staff in organizing events (FSE Capstone Showcase, industry partner visits, etc.)
• Fosters team effectiveness by developing an environment that promotes team effectiveness and morale.
• Other duties that arise necessary to support advancing the goals of the Capstone courses.

Benefits

• The John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University, a flagship component of the broader ASU Health initiative, is boldly re-imagining medical education by merging clinical medicine, biomedical science, engineering, and technology into one integrated student experience.
• Built from the ground up for today’s health-care challenges, the school trains physicians who not only provide exceptional patient care but also lead innovation, applying artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostics, and human-centered design to transform the future of medicine.
• Currently located on ASU’s Tempe campus, the Shufeldt School of Medicine will be headquartered on the Downtown Phoenix campus with operations transitioning in Spring 2026.
• The school has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and is preparing to welcome its inaugural class in Fall 2026.
• By educating physician-engineers fluent in medicine, engineering, and the humanities, the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering is creating leaders who will rethink how care is delivered, measured, and improved for Arizona’s communities and beyond.
• Join us as we shape a new model of medical education and build the future of health care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level