Career and Professional Experience Coordinator, Office of Academic and Career Success

Job Profile:

Academic Program Specialist 2

Job Family:

Academic Program Management

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$50,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Job Profile Summary:
Coordinates day-to-day fiscal, administrative, and operational activities of a defined, program or a set of funded activities. Programs are usually focused to a single purpose, may be educational, or service oriented, and may exist as a subset of an integrated funded program activity.

Job Description:

Salary Range: $46,300 - $50,000 per year; DOE

ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (MLFC) seeks a collaborative, student-centered, and relationship-driven Professional Experience Coordinator to support students as they engage in internships, practicum, clinical experiences, student teaching, and other work-based learning opportunities. As a member of the Office of Academic and Career Success, this role helps connect students to meaningful professional experiences that support academic success, career readiness, and workforce preparation. The coordinator serves as a key connector among students, faculty, school districts, employers, community partners, and university colleagues to ensure students successfully navigate professional experience requirements and opportunities.

This position combines student support, relationship management, coordination, and problem-solving. Coordinators help students understand requirements, prepare for professional experiences, navigate challenges, and connect with resources while also collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders to strengthen experiential learning opportunities. Successful candidates are highly collaborative, adaptable, student-focused professionals who thrive in relationship-centered environments and are committed to supporting student success through meaningful professional experiences.

Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation operates on both the Tempe and West Valley campuses. Campus assignment will be confirmed at time of employment based on the needs of the department and the candidate. Occasional travel to the alternate campus may be required.

Essential Duties:

Student Support and Professional Experience Coordination

• Guide students through professional experience requirements, processes, timelines, and expectations.

• Support students in identifying and preparing for internships, practicum, student teaching, clinical experiences, and other workforce-connected learning opportunities.

• Conduct individualized coaching conversations to help students align professional experiences with academic and career goals.

• Assist students in understanding certification, compliance, placement, and program requirements.

• Monitor student progress and provide proactive support throughout the professional experience lifecycle.

• Serve as a resource for students experiencing challenges during professional experiences and coordinate support as needed.

• Connect students with academic, career, wellness, and university resources that support persistence and success.

Partnership and Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, districts, employers, community organizations, mentors, and other professional partners.

• Coordinate communication among students, faculty, mentors, supervisors, and partner organizations.

• Support the development and maintenance of professional experience opportunities aligned with program needs.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality learning experiences.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships and expand experiential learning opportunities.

Operations and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and tracking of professional experiences using university systems and databases.

• Monitor placement, participation, and partnership data to support reporting and continuous improvement efforts.

• Contribute to process improvements that enhance student, faculty, and partner experiences.

• Participate in team planning, problem-solving, and collaborative initiatives that support student success.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting students in higher education, workforce development, K-12 education, career services, advising, or related environments.

• Experience cultivating and maintaining professional relationships with external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of PK-12 education systems, educator preparation programs, workforce development, or experiential learning models.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex processes simultaneously.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working collaboratively across teams and organizational boundaries.

• Experience utilizing technology and data systems to support operations and student success.

• Ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.

• Frequent standing for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.

• MLFC supports flexible work options for certain positions, such as alternate work schedules and hybrid remote, subject to approvals per ASU policy.

Department Statement:

ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation creates knowledge, mobilizes people, and takes action to improve education. Nationally recognized as a leader in teacher preparation, leadership development and scholarly research, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation prepares over 8,000 educators annually.  MLFC faculty create knowledge by drawing from a wide range of academic disciplines to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy.  MLFC mobilizes people through bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, through non-degree professional development programs and through socially embedded, multilateral community engagement.  MLFC takes action by bringing people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems.

Aligned with ASU’s charter, MLFC is committed to advancing inclusive excellence in our curricula, programming and institutional relationships.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$23572.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.