What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduation Program Manager - Graduate School position at Montana Tech?
Full-Time
Classified Staff
Bargaining Unit: FOCUS - MFPE
$21.28/Hour
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by April 15, 2025 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established
Montana Tech’s Enrollment Services office seeks a Graduation Program Manager who is committed to delivering friendly, efficient, and effective service. Essential duties include reviewing graduation applications, advising students about requirements, and awarding degrees. This position collaborates with the registrar, faculty advisors, graduate school administrators, and students to ensure delivery of accurate and consistent information. They maintain the degree audit tool and the Student Education Planner (SEP). The position participates on the campus commencement committee and assists with planning two graduation events yearly. The Program Manager is part of the Enrollment Services team and provides customer service to students, faculty, and staff related to matters such as major changes, registration, and grades. They assist in evaluating programs, policies, and procedures with the goal of eliminating administrative barriers to student success and making recommendations about how to implement such measures.
Duties:
- Review graduation applications, advise students about their requirements, complete data entry to award degrees
- Scribe and maintain Degree Works (degree audit platform
- Coordinate with campus Commencement Committee to plan graduation events
- Deliver exemplary customer service by assisting students in Enrollment Services
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships within and outside the work group and serve as a liaison for the organizational unit
• Ability to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous work experience in post-secondary education or experience in a related field
• Knowledge of the Montana University system and the Graduate Programs.
• Previous experience with Ellucian Banner, Degree Works, and Electronic Document Repository
Physical Demands:
- Lift up to 30 pounds
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veteran’s preference please complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to humanresources@mtech.edu. You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veteran's) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview, please contact Cathy Isakson 406-496-4380; cisakson@mtech.edu
Why Work at Tech?
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science, engineering and technology.
In addition, Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University, Butte Montana, is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide, where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
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