Marvin Andrews & Jane Morris Local Government Management Fellow
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ United States
How to Apply
URL: https://spa.asu.edu/marvinandrews/how-to-applyJOB DESCRIPTION
The Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship is seeking the nation's most talented graduate students seeking their Master of Public Administration or Public Policy for an unparalleled opportunity in city, town and county management. ASU is ranked #3 in local government programs according to U.S. News and World Reports. This elite program connects ambitious graduate students with real-world local government leaders and academic pioneers, fostering the next generation of innovative public servants. Immerse yourself in a rich learning environment where theory meets practice and emerge ready to help lead our cities, towns, and counties.
The Fellowship, located in the School of Public Affairs (SPA), provides a full 2-year tuition waiver as it prepares future leaders for executive management careers in municipal and county governments. Named after two City of Phoenix public service icons, Phoenix City Manager Marvin Andrews and Phoenix Deputy City Manager Jane Morris, this program honors their legacy by offering:
Engaging Academic Curriculum: Fellows dive into coursework on public management, urban policy, and leadership taught by faculty and practitioners.
Practical Experience: Fellows gain hands-on experience in their first year as part-time, paid 20 hr/wk management interns with ASU's Center for Local Government Education and Innovation or a city/town/regional government in the Phoenix metropolitan areas (Maricopa and Pinal Counties). In their second year, all Fellows transition to a 20 hr/wk part-time, paid internship with a municipality/county in the Phoenix metropolitan areas (Maricopa and Pinal counties). Fellows are paid $20 per/hr.
Professional Development: The program includes attending conferences such as the International City/County Management Association (second-year) and the Arizona City/County Management Association (both years) to enhance Fellows' leadership skills and build valuable professional connections.
Leadership Development: The program prepares Fellows for executive roles empowering them to be effective leaders in their communities.
Ethical Governance: Instilling a keen sense of ethics and public service values.
Mentorship: Each Fellow is paired with a local government professional for guidance and support throughout the program. They also receive individual mentoring from our Harrell-Hutchinson Visiting Professional who is a nationally recognized professional local government manager.
ASU is a World-Class Education
The Fellowship's commitment to academic excellence is nationally recognized, as evidenced by the recent U.S. News & World Report rankings for ASU's School of Public Affairs graduate programs in April 2025:
No. 3 in Local Government Management
No. 5 in Public Management and Leadership
No. 9 in Urban Policy
If you are passionate about public service and making a positive impact in our nation's local communities, this Fellowship is your steppingstone to shaping the future of our cities, towns and counties. Apply now and be part of the next generation of local government leaders.
BENEFITS
Two-year tuition waiver
Health insurance coverage
Paid part-time internship
Conference travel stipends
Networking opportunities with Fellowship Alumni and other local government professionals
One-on-one mentoring with experienced local government managers