Program and Operations Coordinator

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking a Program and Operations Coordinator to manage Student Commons programs and oversee daily administrative operations within the Access & Success department. You will supervise undergraduate student employees and coordinate communications and marketing efforts to foster a welcoming campus environment.

Qualified candidates have at least 1 year of experience with students in higher education or similar, program coordination experience, and strong administrative

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with students in higher education or similar.
• Experience in program coordination and strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle of assigned programs including planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation.
• Exercise independent judgment to adapt programs within goals and budgets.
• Coordinate Student Commons marketing, communications, and social media.
• Provide daily supervision, coaching, and development for undergraduate student employees.
• Oversee administrative and physical-space operations to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Handle administrative and financial processes such as approvals, purchasing, and record keeping.
• Maintain calendars, shared systems, and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Program coordination

Student supervision

Administrative skills

Communications

Budgeting

Process improvement

Marketing & social media

Education

Bachelor's degree

Higher education experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital communications tools

Job description

Montana State University is hiring a Program and Operations Coordinator. The coordinator manages recurring Student Commons programs, adapts their implementation, and coordinates daily administrative operations, communications, and student staff supervision within the Access & Success department.

Highlights

• Manage full cycle of assigned programs including planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation.
• Exercise independent judgment to adapt programs within goals and budgets.
• Coordinate Student Commons marketing, communications, and social media.
• Provide daily supervision, coaching, and development for undergraduate student employees.
• Oversee administrative and physical-space operations to maintain a welcoming environment.
• Handle administrative and financial processes such as approvals, purchasing, and record keeping.
• Maintain calendars, shared systems, and recommend process improvements.
• Required: 1+ year experience with students in higher education or similar, program coordination experience, and administrative skills.
• Preferred: familiarity with Microsoft software, bachelor's degree, experience with educational or cultural programs, supervising students, budgeting, and digital communications.
• Compensation: $21.99 per hour, commensurate with experience; full-time (1.0 FTE), benefits eligible.