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Posting Summary

Job Title Program Manager
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department Department of Business Administration
Job Effective Date 03/25/2026
Job End Date 09/30/2027
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Contractual
FLSA Exempt
Annual Salary $85,000 / year
Pays $85,000 / year
Percentage Amount 100
Fund Source Private Grant
Requisition Reason New
Job Duties

• Manage end to end implementation of the Centers programming
• Coordinate program logistics and operations
• Direct recruitment, onboarding, and participant support
• Lead and manage Graduate Assistants and support Regional Director
• Administer program tracking, reporting, and evaluation
• Coordinate stakeholder and partner engagement
• Assist with budget coordination and administrative compliance

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (Related fields like communications, public relations, marketing, project management, program development)

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience managing or coordinating programs, projects, or events

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously , meet deadlines, and execute program logistics from planning through delivery
• Experience supporting recruitment/outreach efforts (e.g., participant recruitment, event promotion, partner outreach, or marketing communications)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to draft professional participant and stakeholder communications
• Proficiency with common productivity tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, Monday.com) ; ability to learn program tracking/CRM systems
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel locally/regionally as needed

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Master's degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Communications, Education, Public Administration, ore related field
• Experience in entrepreneurship, workforce, education, community programs, or small business support preferred
• Experience supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, incubators/accelerators, or startup ecosystem programs
• Experience planning and executing signature events (pitch competitions, conferences, convenings, etc.)
• Strong marketing/outreach capability (campaign planning, social media/email marketing coordination, audience growth, partner-based outreach)
• Experience collecting and analyzing program data
• Strong relationship -building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail, excellent customer service, and an entrepreneurial mindset

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 02/13/2026
Application Review Date
Job Close Date 02/27/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references in the reference page of the application.

Quicklink for Posting https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8497

Ranking Criteria

Reference Letter

Reference Letter

Minimum Requests 2
Maximum Requests 3
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Provider Special Instructions
Please describe your relationship to the candidate and comment on their program/event management, communication, reliability, leadership/supervision, and outreach/recruitment support. Include 1-2 examples if possible, and note whether you recommend them for a Program Manager role.

Confirmation Message To Provider

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • EDULedger (formerly Diverse Issues in Higher Ed)
   • Higher Ed Jobs
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Insight into Academia (formerly Insight into Diversity)
   • LinkedIn
   • Mid-Atlantic HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Other Online Advertising
   • Agency Referral
   • Website
   • MSU Careers Website
2. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
4. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
5. * Please describe the attributes that will make you a strong candidate for this position
   (Open Ended Question)
6. * What does an "entrepreneurial mindset" mean in a program management role?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Portfolio
3. Supporting Document