What are the responsibilities and job description for the EdTech Innovation Fellow position at Arizona State University?
Job Profile
Instructional Technologist 2
Job Family
Instructional Design and Technology
Time Type
Full time
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 Description
Do you love transforming complex ideas into compelling stories that inspire action and secure funding? Are you equally energized by building plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring ambitious projects move from concept to reality? Then apply today for this EdTech Innovation Fellow opportunity!
ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.
Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video about working at EdPlus!
We're seeking a highly skilled EdTech Innovation Fellow who thrives at the intersection of strategic writing, relationship building, and project execution to join our Innovation & Emerging Initiatives team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by developing grant proposals, funding pitches, and strategic narratives while also serving as a trusted project organizer who helps teams organize, prioritize, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
You'll work with executive leaders, faculty, researchers, innovators, as well as academic and industry partners to identify opportunities, develop winning proposals, launch new initiatives, and manage projects that advance educational innovation and societal impact.
This role is designed for professionals who want to accelerate their growth beyond traditional project coordination or grant development. Unlike traditional project management roles, you will gain direct exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to contribute to strategic decision-making, and hands-on experience developing initiatives from concept through implementation. You will have the opportunity to flex and expand your existing strengths while building experience and relationships at the highest levels of the university.
NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.
Essential Duties
Desired Qualifications
$55,000 – $70,000 per year; DOE
The EdTech Innovation Fellowship is a 13-month, full-time position (40 hours per week) with a competitive salary.
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.
Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.
ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.
Department Statement
As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.
ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.
ASU EdPlus
Driving Requirement
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Off-Campus: Scottsdale
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$25626.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
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.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
Employment Verification Statement
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.
Instructional Technologist 2
Job Family
Instructional Design and Technology
Time Type
Full time
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 Description
Do you love transforming complex ideas into compelling stories that inspire action and secure funding? Are you equally energized by building plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring ambitious projects move from concept to reality? Then apply today for this EdTech Innovation Fellow opportunity!
ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.
Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Watch this short video about working at EdPlus!
We're seeking a highly skilled EdTech Innovation Fellow who thrives at the intersection of strategic writing, relationship building, and project execution to join our Innovation & Emerging Initiatives team. Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by developing grant proposals, funding pitches, and strategic narratives while also serving as a trusted project organizer who helps teams organize, prioritize, and deliver meaningful outcomes.
You'll work with executive leaders, faculty, researchers, innovators, as well as academic and industry partners to identify opportunities, develop winning proposals, launch new initiatives, and manage projects that advance educational innovation and societal impact.
This role is designed for professionals who want to accelerate their growth beyond traditional project coordination or grant development. Unlike traditional project management roles, you will gain direct exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to contribute to strategic decision-making, and hands-on experience developing initiatives from concept through implementation. You will have the opportunity to flex and expand your existing strengths while building experience and relationships at the highest levels of the university.
NOTE: This is an in-person, hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale AZ.
Essential Duties
- Partner with executive leaders and key stakeholders to identify emerging opportunities, define strategic priorities, and advance innovative initiatives with measurable impact.
- Serve as a trusted thought partner to project sponsors and leadership by preparing executive-ready communications, recommendations, updates, and decision-support materials.
- Research and pursue funding, partnership, and growth opportunities, translating promising ideas into compelling proposals, concept papers, executive briefings, presentations, and funding pitches.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex challenges into clear strategies, actionable plans, and fundable solutions.
- Help shape new programs and initiatives by defining objectives, success metrics, budgets, timelines, and implementation approaches.
- Facilitate discovery sessions, design-thinking workshops, stakeholder interviews, and planning activities that uncover opportunities, align teams, and generate innovative solutions.
- Develop project roadmaps, communication strategies, and implementation plans that move ideas from vision to reality.
- Build meaningful relationships with internal and external partners and represent initiatives with professionalism, curiosity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Leverage, design and deploy generative AI to automate, accelerate, and improve the quality of writing, research, analysis, and project management workflows.
- Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.
Desired Qualifications
- Evidence of a master’s degree with superior academic achievement.
- Evidence of success developing strategic communications, competitive grants, and proposals.
- Project management experience, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.
- Evidence of exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- Evidence of excellent research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
- Experience in innovation-driven environments and comfort leveraging project management and AI tools to improve outcomes.
- Describe an example of how you helped advance an innovative initiative or solve a complex problem.
- Share how you have used AI-enabled tools to enhance your work, including the context, the tools you used, and the results you achieved.
$55,000 – $70,000 per year; DOE
The EdTech Innovation Fellowship is a 13-month, full-time position (40 hours per week) with a competitive salary.
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.
- Healthcare
- Financial Security
- Retirement
- Family Resources
- Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
- Discounts
Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.
ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate to hybrid work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person, hybrid position.)
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.
Department Statement
As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.
ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.
ASU EdPlus
Driving Requirement
Driving is not required for this position.
Location:
Off-Campus: Scottsdale
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$25626.htmld
To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
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.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.
Employment Verification Statement
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.
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000