Compliance Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Operations 🗓️ March 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Compliance Operations Manager. This role leads the College of Agriculture's compliance with federal regulations, university policies, and institutional standards by managing compliance processes, regulatory reporting, and risk mitigation. The manager acts as a liaison between the college, federal agencies, and university units to ensure effective and responsible program operations.

Highlights

Lead compliance and reporting operations, ensuring adherence to USDA/NIFA and federal civil rights requirements.
Develop and maintain compliance tracking systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Oversee fiscal management by reviewing accounts payable transactions and advising staff on allowable expenditures.
Manage procurement and property inventories including vehicle and real estate assets; coordinate insurance claims and tenant issues.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication.
Preferred experience includes work in higher education or government, SOP development, staff supervision, and compliance management.
Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; benefits eligible.
Works within the College of Agriculture and the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) departments.
Position is exempt, classified, full-time, and not eligible for new sponsorship.
Reports to the Dean of Agriculture; serves as the NIFA/USDA Civil Rights Representative.