About Arizona State University
What is Arizona State University?
ASU's about page calls it "the new prototype for the American public research university", with "more than $1 billion in research investment" and students "from all 50 states and over 174 countries". The postings on its staff careers board describe "a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses" serving "more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona". On 2026-10-16 that Workday board listed 60 roles, among them accountants, academic success advisors, research administrators, developers and directors: 37 labelled Campus, 12 Off-Campus and 11 Hybrid.
Where will I work?
Mostly on campus. ASU's flexible-work page says "we place a premium on physical proximity to students to fulfill our charter. We consider the primary worksite an ASU campus or location." It defines hybrid work as "a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location", and says "Full remote work arrangements should be the exception." Six postings promise "hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week", and three say the unit "supports flexible work options for certain positions, such as alternate work schedules and hybrid remote arrangements, subject to approvals per ASU policy".
What is the Arizona State University team like?
Its policy gives departments the choice: "department leadership may offer standard or alternative schedules, including hybrid or full-remote work schedules", and adds "Flexible work arrangements are not guaranteed even if the position is conducive to an alternative schedule." Six postings say "Our professional development is built in!" and every posting points to a Compensation Estimator. Every posting states pay, as a range on 40 and a single figure on the rest.
Work-Life Balance
The flexible-work page lists "Four 10-hour days: Employee works four 10-hour days with one day off each workweek. This schedule is also known as a four-day workweek or a compressed workweek." It also lists a "Nine-day, 80-hour work schedule — exempt only". Both keep the full weekly hours, and both need department approval. Staff vacation accrues at up to 176 hours a year on an eight-hour day, with up to 320 hours carried over, and the official 2026 holiday schedule runs to a two-day Winter Break on Dec. 24 and 25.
Perks and Benefits
- Four 10-hour days, or a nine-day 80-hour fortnight for exempt staff, where a department approves
- Vacation accrual of up to 176 hours a year, plus the university holiday schedule
- Tuition reduction for the employee, spouse and dependents, "available on day one" on several postings
- Mandatory 401(a) retirement plans plus 403(b) and 457(b) plans, and "Retirement programs with employer match" on two postings
- "Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits", employee assistance for "free and confidential behavioral health services" and a wellness program