NSF I-Corps Hub Program Manager

Arizona State University

1d•$57,900 - $67,875

About The Position

Arizona State University, in partnership with eight other leading universities (University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University, University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University, University of Hawai'i, Boise State University, University of Idaho, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas) has been selected to serve as a National Science Foundation I-Corps Hub as the Desert and Pacific Region Hub. The I-Corps program, created in 2012 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to further develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development of technologies, products, processes, and services that benefit society. The goal of the I-Corps program is to reduce the time and risk associated with translating promising ideas and technologies from the laboratory to the marketplace, increase the economic competitiveness of the United States, encourage collaboration between academia and industry, and train NSF-funded faculty, students, post-docs, and other researchers in innovation and entrepreneurship skills. Administered through the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost with the EVP and University Provost serving as the Principal Investigator, the Program Manager will support the NSF I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager, who serves as the Hub Coordinator (a named leadership role per the NSF), and works under the direction of the Hub Director. The Program Manager serves a dual role supporting both Hub-wide operations and Arizona State University’s participation as a partner institution within the NSF I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region. This position is approximately split between Hub support (50%) and ASU partner support (50%) and includes responsibilities related to program delivery, systems and operations, and relationship-building across internal and external stakeholders, under the direction of Hub and ASU leadership priorities. This is a grant-funded position with a five-year initial award period (2023-2027) and is contingent on continued grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) 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 with events production, both in-person and virtual.
Experience with Zoom, Airtable, LMS management, or other digital tools.
Experience working with incubation, acceleration, and/or venture development and commercialization programs.
Experience working in Higher Education.
Experience in planning and managing activities and establishing priorities.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers, community members, and stakeholders.
Experience in work that requires attention to detail; self-organized and reliable.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of program priorities, objectives, deliverables, and outcomes.
Support the execution of a well-organized administrative communication and operation plan for all stakeholders.
Support strategic coordination efforts in alignment with Hub and ASU leadership priorities to strengthen ASU’s engagement, visibility, and participation within the NSF I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region.
Administer and maintain Hub-wide systems, including Airtable databases used for applications, participant tracking, mentor directories, surveys, and reporting.
Manage application workflows, ensure data integrity, and maintain ongoing survey and program data to support program evaluation and reporting.
Maintain tracking mechanisms and data inputs required for quarterly and annual fiscal and narrative reporting.
Support the facilitation of workshops, trainings, or other programmatic support mechanisms.
Serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for some Hub-led I-Corps cohorts, supporting instructors, teaching teams, and participants during live sessions.
Coordinate cohort logistics, participant communications, session preparation, and post-session follow-up activities.
Support Arizona State University’s role as a partner institution within the NSF I-Corps Hub, increasing ASU’s engagement across Hub activities in alignment with Hub and ASU leadership priorities.
Work closely with the ASU Faculty Lead to support recruitment of ASU faculty and other participants through one-on-one outreach, meetings, and events.
Build and maintain relationships that strengthen coordination and collaboration and support deeper embedment within the ASU and greater Phoenix innovation ecosystem.
Work closely with university grant administration and the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost Finance and Operations team to submit and process related expenses for Hub-led cohorts, instructional stipends, travel and expense reimbursement, and other related financial transactions.
Coordinate facility and technology requests to support program implementation.
Assist with coordination of travel and meeting logistics for the annual Hub and National Innovation Network meetings.
Provide administrative and operational support to the Hub Leadership Team, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and notetaking.
Maintain compliance of administrative and fiscal policies and procedures in accordance with all applicable university and federal regulations.
Represent the NSF I-Corps Hub: Desert and Pacific Region and the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost by presenting at various unit, university, or partner meetings as it relates to the further dissemination of the I-Corps program.
Other duties as assigned.