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Montana State University

Business Operations Manager (Administrative Associate IV)

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $24 per Hour

💻 Operations

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Business Operations Manager (Administrative Associate IV). This role provides high-level administrative, HR, fiscal, and operational support to the Department of Research Centers and the College of Agriculture's campus farms, including managing budgets, payroll, and representing the department within and outside the university.

Highlights
  • Provide executive-level administrative support to the Department Head and oversee operations of seven off-campus research centers.
  • Manage faculty searches and coordinate complex scheduling and event planning.
  • Handle fiscal responsibilities including account management, budgeting, procurement, and compliance.
  • Act as liaison with HR for hiring, payroll, onboarding, and personnel actions.
  • Support business operations for affiliated agricultural farms and research centers.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and demonstrated fiscal management experience.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience, along with supervisory experience.
  • Salary starts at $24.04/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Serves the Department of Research Centers, which supports Montana’s agriculture and natural resource industries through applied research.
  • Position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with university policies, including a background check.