Enterprise Program Manager
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Department: College of Engineering
Work Type: Staff - Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Office/Clerical Support, Communication
Applications Close:
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 (https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/academics/majors/) and graduate (https://www.mtu.edu/gradschool/programs/degrees/) 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
Perform budget projections, analyze actual activities, and conduct cost feasibility studies to assist the Director of the Enterprise program in decision-making and planning.
Analyze and prepare budget reports, statements, and spreadsheets for both internal and external use, providing regular updates to the Enterprise Program Director.
Prepare and submit financial paperwork, including university and Tech Fund check requests, budget transfers, budget modifications, deposits, payroll reallocations, student travel, and expenditure reallocations.
Independently analyze departmental financial data to provide insights and prepare regular accounting reports.
Utilize financial systems (BANNER, WebFocus, Perceptive Content, and ASPIRE) to track, access, or report department financial and administrative data.
Manage daily operations of the Enterprise program office, performing a wide range of complex and confidential administrative tasks efficiently.
Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students to optimize department and office operations, ensuring deadlines are met and tasks are completed.
Plan, organize, and execute large-scale events such as the Design Expo, Enterprise Day, project showcases, sponsor networking events, and corporate engagement activities.
Oversee all event logistics, including vendor management, sponsorship integration, communications, budgeting, and event-day operations.
Manage timelines, budgets, stakeholder communications, and outcomes tracking for student experiential projects and initiatives.
Coordinate multi-team initiatives, ensuring clear deliverables and accountability.
Develop and manage program budgets for events, project-based learning activities, and operational expenses.
Maintain detailed project documentation and assist in developing program dashboards and annual reports.
Serve as a primary advisor and resource for current and prospective students navigating the Enterprise Program and experiential opportunities.
Collaborate with Enterprise teams and faculty advisors to strengthen participation, visibility, and cross-campus integration.
Act as liaison with University Marketing & Communications and other campus partners.
Lead outreach initiatives to promote experiential learning through workshops, information sessions, and targeted campaigns.
Support sponsor engagement and relationship management efforts aligned with program growth.
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
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.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
12 months
Shift
-
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
Posting Type
Internal and External
Dependent on Funding
No
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech's hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.
Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (https://www.mtu.edu/publicsafety/pdfs/annual-report.pdf) contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. Michigan Tech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the Michigan Tech Public Safety.
In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety of its community. Find our notice (https://www.mtu.edu/hr/current/docs/aod-notification.pdf) that outlines the University's policies, legal sanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol.
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)
Advertised: 08 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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