Enterprise Program Manager

Job Details

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological research university founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’s flagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Research focus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive, environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-round recreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, and paddling. The University is an integral part of the region, supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride in being a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality.

Summary

Michigan Technological University is seeking an Enterprise Program Manager. They will provide administrative and operational coordination in support of Michigan Tech’s Enterprise Program. This role assists with financial tracking, event coordination, project documentation, and communication efforts to ensure smooth day-to-day program operations. Working under the direction of the Enterprise Program Director, the Program Manager supports budgeting processes, prepares financial reports, coordinates logistics for major events, and assists with student and partner communications. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a collaborative environment. This position supports the continued delivery of high-quality experiential learning opportunities for students across the Enterprise Program.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Perform budget projections, analyze actual activities, and conduct cost feasibility studies to assist the Director of the Enterprise program in decision-making and planning.
2. Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for both internal and external use, providing regular updates to the Enterprise Program Director.
3. Prepare and submit financial paperwork, including university and Tech Fund check requests, budget transfers, budget modifications, deposits, payroll reallocations, student travel, and expenditure reallocations.
4. Independently analyze departmental financial data to provide insights and prepare regular accounting reports.
5. Utilize financial systems (BANNER, WebFocus, Perceptive Content, and ASPIRE) to track, access, or report department financial and administrative data.
6. Manage daily operations of the Enterprise program office, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative tasks efficiently.
7. Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to optimize department and office operations, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed.
8. Plan, organize, and execute large-scale events such as the Design Expo, Enterprise Day, project showcases, sponsor networking events, and corporate engagement activities.
9. Oversee all event logistics, including vendor management, sponsorship integration, communications, budgeting, and event-day operations.
10. Manage timelines, budgets, stakeholder communications, and outcomes tracking for student experiential projects and initiatives.
11. Coordinate multi-team initiatives, ensuring clear deliverables and accountability.
12. Develop and manage program budgets for events, project-based learning activities, and operational expenses.
13. Maintain detailed project documentation and assist in developing program dashboards and annual reports.
14. Serve as a primary advisor and resource for current and prospective students navigating the Enterprise Program and experiential opportunities.
15. Collaborate with Enterprise teams and faculty advisors to strengthen participation, visibility, and cross-campus integration.
16. Act as liaison with University Marketing & Communications and other campus partners.
17. Lead outreach initiatives to promote experiential learning through workshops, information sessions, and targeted campaigns.
18. Support sponsor engagement and relationship management efforts aligned with program growth.
19. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
20. Apply safety-related knowledge, skills, and practices to everyday work.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education, business, communications, nonprofit management, student affairs, or a related field.

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in event planning, student services, or program management.
• At least 2 years of experience managing budgets and financial data.
• At least 2 years of experience efficiently managing or running an administrative office.
• Demonstrated strength in written and interpersonal communication.
• Experience using financial and reporting systems to generate reports and analyze data.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in higher education or large, complex organizations (75+ employees).
• Proficiency with reporting tools such as Banner, WebFocus, Concur, ASPIRE, Cayuse, or similar systems.
• Advanced financial spreadsheet modeling and analysis experience (5+ years preferred).
• Experience processing gift transmittals, invoices and grant proposal financials.
• Demonstrated success planning and executing large-scale events.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Effective oral communication skills; ability to communicate program benefits and value to multiple stakeholders through phone conversations, face-to-face meetings, and virtual/in-person presentations.
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to generate high-quality presentation and promotional materials, reports, etc., suitable for multiple stakeholder audiences.
• Computer skills needed to manage workload and to carry out job duties in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders in support of program objectives.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Familiarity with Institutional Policies: Knowledge of Michigan Tech policies, procedures, and personnel.
• Financial Management Experience: At least two years of combined experience in accounting, financial management and planning, budgeting, and/or data analysis.
• Demonstrated success in event organization.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

• Office environment with flexibility for occasional evening and weekend work for events.
• Occasional travel for conferences, professional development, and external partner meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Pay Rate/Salary

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000. However, the final salary will depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Director, Enterprise Program