Seminar & Liberal Studies Programs Manager

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks a proactive Program Manager to oversee the 101/201 Seminar courses and the Liberal Studies program, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective collaboration with students, faculty and staff.

The role involves coordinating course schedules, managing budgets and contracts, and driving student success initiatives while maintaining compliance with MSU policies and FERPA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience in a program management/coordination or administrative support position or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience overseeing / managing multiple programs or projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated experience working cooperatively with a wide variety of clientele.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for student and faculty issues, escalating to Director(s) as needed.
• Manage course scheduling with Registrar.
• Partner with campus shared services (Budget, Fiscal, Human Resources) to manage expenses and budgets, maintain NTT recruitment pools, initiate teaching contracts, onboard new employees, etc.
• Promote student success, retention, and recruitment efforts such as assisting with MSU Fridays & Orientation, creating/ordering and distributing course and program materials, and maintaining best practices for overall student success.
• Organize and schedule special events, classes, and meetings.
• Recruit, train, and supervise Student Fellows.
• Develop and distribute course materials and maintain program websites.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Montana State University seeks a proactive Program Manager to oversee the 101/201 Seminar courses and the Liberal Studies program, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective collaboration with students, faculty and staff.

The role involves coordinating course schedules, managing budgets and contracts, and driving student success initiatives while maintaining compliance with MSU policies and FERPA requirements.