Manager Of Program Operations Jobs in Baltimore, MD

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Position Title
Program Operations Manager
FLSA
Exempt
FT/PT
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5:00pm
Grade
12
Compensation Range
$54,539-71,640 The posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.
Summary
Provides program support to the division. Provides administrative support to the Associate Deans and Department Heads, including budget support if needed, program project management and grant administration. Additionally, supports accreditations and/or certifications associated with division courses and programs. Acts as a liaison for Associate Deans, Department Heads, and faculty to other areas of the college for divisional programs. In collaboration with the Division Office Manager, Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Heads, assists with planning initial development and implementation of program policies and procedures that impact the division, students, and offerings. Works closely with the Academic Programs Support Manager and Curriculum Services to track and maintain records for program accreditation data including articulations, agreements, and transfer of programs, certificates, and/or courses, as needed.
Essential Role Responsibilities
Program Support and Workflow Processes
• Provide divisional leadership with logistical support for programmatic events, e.g., communication, scheduling, and facilities. Provides advance notification of all events to the Academic Programs Support Manager for the facilitation of attendance/participation from the office of the AVPTL, PEVP and OFTP.
• Develops and maintains division program information and records such as student files, correspondence, statistical data, and reports, as appropriate.
• Screens student inquiries that come via the division office.
• Triage stakeholder concerns, needs, and/or requests to assist them in the completion and/or transfer of programs, certificates, and/or courses.
• Coordinates activities, referrals and data related to courses and programs.
• Collaborates with the office of Teaching and Learning Operations (TLO), AVPTL Program Manager, and AVPTL Executive Assistant, and Academic Programs Support Manager facilitating communication regarding updates to/changes surrounding programs, processes and needs.
• Coordinates division program activities with advising, admissions, faculty, and all student support areas.
• Assists with implementation of retention strategies for students in various programs within the division.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to organize and manage documentation, in addition to website/portals/Canvas/Teams sites, as related to grants, accreditation, etc.
• Support preparation and submission of accreditation materials and fees for applicable programs. To include research, preparation of reports and data, and working directly with faculty to obtain needed information. Submits notification and request for signatures to the Academic Programs Support Manager for AVPTL, PEVP and OFTP all programs, events, accreditation signatures and approvals.
• Organize and coordinate accreditation site visits (including visitors' travel expenses) in collaboration with Academic Programs Support Manager. Prepare budget analyses for accrediting bodies.
• Organize and maintain student and program files under guidelines of external regulatory and accrediting bodies, if appropriate, providing copies of documents to the Academic Programs Support Manager.
• Assists with preparations of the annual agreements, reports, and fees with outside stakeholders, and acts as a liaison between the division and stakeholders to ensure program compliance as a support to department heads.
• Responsible for processing Gainful Employment information relating to Career Programs
• Manages the design, preparation, and description of course brochures and other marketing materials in collaboration with Public Relations and Marketing, for the division programs.
• Oversees printing and distribution of division materials, ensuring that appropriate HCC offices have up-to-date information.
• Assist with program, certificate, and credential deadline tracking and organizing providing updates to the Academic Programs Support Manager.
• Support department heads by creating and maintaining processes that promote student access to facilities, i.e., classrooms, labs, lockers, studios, or other specialized areas.
• Perform Ellucian Colleague data entry and process Ellucian Colleague data retrieval requests, as appropriate.
• Generate certificates and other completion documents or program-specific documents not managed by Registration/Admissions.
• Track and maintain faculty and student data in relation to grants and special program guidelines.
• Support Division leads with tracking key data metrics, departmental performance gaps, and student evaluation data.
Division Administrative and Budget Support
• Coordinates logistics for internal and external meetings including sending calendar invitations and scheduling rooms/locations.
• Prepares meeting materials such as agendas, organizes and distributes agendas, takes/edits notes/minutes, and briefings; supports scheduling for the division's meetings, events, and trips.
• Manages, collects, and organizes documents requiring Associate Dean's approval (e.g., Promotion, Sabbaticals, FPPs, Telework Applications), including managing the Associate Dean's electronic signature as needed Follows up on deadlines and needed approvals.
• Assist with monitoring budgets (department and grant) for Associate Deans and works collaboratively with the Academic Programs Support Manager regarding grants requirements and reporting.
• Assist with purchasing, invoicing, travel arrangements, tracking, and submission of all related expenses and required materials to ensure compliance to division and program parameters.
• Supports grant administrators for all grant-related programs, placement, student issues, events, etc.
MISCELLANEOUS
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent writing skills: the ability to draft and edit high-quality written materials and correspondence.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills: the ability to exercise high diplomacy, collaboration, and problem solving.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills: the ability to interact with diverse internal and external constituents diplomatically; ability to collaborate effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Experience Required

• Bachelor degree and 3 years of experience providing administrative, and fiscalsupport; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience in management and supervision required.
• Ellucian Colleague and Ad Astra experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of college policy, including expertise of curricula,courses, and sequencing.
• Experience in Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive,etc.).
• Experience in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Possesses internet and digital literacy skills, including webpage applications andmaintenance.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, electronic mail, multiline telephone system including voicemail, copier, Scantrons, fax machine, calculator, LaserJet and DeskJet printers and scanner.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demand Summary
Ability to meet constant deadlines and to use analytical and problem-solving skills in a diplomatic, but assertive, manner. Must be willing to work additional hours, especially in times of peak activity.
Supervisory Position?
No
Division
Teaching & Learning Services
Department
Liberal Studies
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
B657P
Number of Vacancies
1
Best Consideration Date
07/09/2026
Job Open Date
06/25/2026
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
No
Job Category
Staff
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to our telework policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for telework and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5944
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.