Administrative Operations Specialist 3, Venture Studio Program Manager

Arizona State University

1d • $28 - $40

About The Position

The Program Manager, Venture Studio, reporting to the Director, Innovation2Market, supports the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute (Edson E+I) in launching the inaugural Edson E+I Venture Studio. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing program activities that accelerate ASU intellectual property startups through Bootcamp and Venture Studio programming. The role ensures that processes, resources, and partnerships are in place to deliver a rigorous program that advances startups toward commercialization, investor readiness, and long-term sustainability. This is a part-time, short-term position with an anticipated end date of September 2026.The role is supported in whole or in part by grants or philanthropic funding and may be contingent upon the continued availability of 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

• Proven experience founding, scaling, and advising early-stage ventures, with expertise in venture capital, go-to-market strategy, market expansion, and portfolio management.
• Experience developing strategies and technical specifications for large technical projects.
• Ability to manage multiple large complex technology projects.
• Fosters partnerships; develops understanding of needs, issues, problems.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, change management practices, and techniques needed for large, complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and manages program operations for the Venture Studio Bootcamp and Studio phases, including task definitions, work requirements, and coordination of team activities.
• Works closely with program leads, investors, mentors, and ASU stakeholders to define scope, strategy, timelines, and outcomes; secures and coordinates expertise and resources to ensure success.
• Establishes and monitors program expectations with teams and participants; assigns tasks, addresses issues, and ensures effective coordination across stakeholders.
• Prepares and maintains program status reports and schedules; tracks milestones, deliverables, and dependencies; adjusts plans as needed to reflect program progress.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program status; prepares internal updates and external reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.
• Manages and supports internal staff, mentors, students, and contracted team members engaged in program delivery.
• Works with leadership to identify and coordinate infrastructure needs, including technology, funding, facilities, and operational resources.
• Prepares post-program documentation, including budget reports, program summaries, and outcomes to inform future Venture Studio expansion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees