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Montana State University

Business Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $24 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Business Operations Manager for the Department of Earth Sciences. The role involves supervising and managing all administrative support functions, overseeing fiscal, HR, and student support services, and assisting the Department Head and faculty to ensure outstanding educational and research opportunities.

Highlights
  • Supervise all administrative support activities within the Earth Sciences Department.
  • Manage departmental budget, expenditures, purchasing card transactions, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate events, conferences, and lectures including logistics and on-site support.
  • Serve as HR liaison managing hiring, payroll, appointments, tax forms, and timesheet approvals.
  • Oversee daily operations, property management, and supervise office staff including a Program Coordinator and student employees.
  • Required skills include advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and computer databases.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business management with strong budgeting, accounting, and HR experience.
  • Preferred candidates have knowledge of MSU policies and supervisory experience.
  • Salary is $24.04 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
  • Department serves over 250 undergraduate and 50 graduate students in Earth Sciences programs including geography, geology, GIS/planning, paleontology, and snow science.