Bowie State University · 1 day ago
Program Management Specialist, Office of Continuing Education and External Programs
Bowie, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$48K/yr - $60K/yr
5+ years expBowie State University is seeking a Program Management Specialist for the Office of Continuing Education and External Programs. The role involves supporting the development, implementation, and management of non-credit academic programs while enhancing student success and institutional growth.
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Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and manage existing programs, and new programs
Support program logistics, maintain enrollment, and provide student advising
Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and training sessions related to program initiatives
Provide reporting, billing, and reconciling support
Prepare reports, presentations, and promotional materials for program visibility and evaluation
Develop and document processes and implement best practices to improve program efficiency and effectiveness
Collect and analyze data to assess program impact and make data-driven recommendations
Work with the University Relations, Marketing Office, and Communications Office to develop, implement, and advertise continuing education programs
Identify strategic opportunities to respond to regional learning needs in Business, Government, Organizations, and Communities
Collaborate with senior leadership, faculty, students, and external organizations to enhance program effectiveness
Manage multiple, complex, cross program initiatives simultaneously; create effective plans to manage interdependencies
Maintain records and enrollment data pertaining to program activities
Oversee daily operations, coordinate the activities of the program and set priorities for managing the program
Conduct day-to-day operations of programs and activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Five (5) or more years of experience in a management role, preferably in program or project management
3 years of related experience, preferably within a college or university
Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
Ability to work effectively across senior leadership, faculty, students, and external partners
Ability to demonstrate good judgement, analysis in decision making, and problem solving
Proven track record of taking ownership of multiple projects and tracking productivity and progress from inception to completion
Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service focus
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and records
Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings
Familiar with Microsoft Office 356 and Teams
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft software
Event management and community outreach experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Prescription
Long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Paid time for paid sick leave
Annual leave
Personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Tuition remission
Employer-funded pension
Supplemental retirement accounts
Company
Bowie State University
Bowie State University is a school in Bowie.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$5.63MKey Investors
Maryland Higher Education CommissionNational Science FoundationMinority Business Development Agency
2025-06-04Grant· $2.2M
2024-07-03Grant
2023-01-12Grant· $2.1M
Leadership Team
Charles Adams
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director
Maurice Tyler
Vice-President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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