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Montana State University

Business Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $24 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Business Operations Manager for the Department of Earth Sciences. The role supervises and manages all administrative support activities, including fiscal oversight, HR duties, student support services, and assisting the Department Head and faculty to facilitate educational and research missions at the university.

Highlights

  • Manage fiscal activities including budgeting, Pcard transactions, faculty travel, and student scholarships.
  • Serve as an assistant to the Department Head, supporting departmental operations and data preparation.
  • Coordinate events, conferences, and lectures involving scheduling and logistics.
  • Act as HR liaison handling hiring, payroll, tax forms, and appointment processing for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Oversee daily department operations, property management, curriculum assessment support, and Promotion and Tenure processes.
  • Supervise Program Coordinator II and student employees.
  • Required experience includes budgeting, accounting, human resources, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases.
  • Bachelor's degree with progressively responsible business management experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include knowledge of Montana State University procedures and supervisory experience.
  • Compensation is $24.04 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.