Program Management Specialist, Office of Continuing Education and External Programs

Job Overview Program Management Specialist provides support for the Office of Continuing Education and External Programs, responsible for developing, implementing, and managing non‑credit academic programs, admissions of dual enrollment and continuing education students, and expanding existing programs. The role supports the Director of Continuing Education and External Programs in planning, implementation, and oversight of continuing education and professional development initiatives aligned with Bowie State University’s mission of excellence in education, innovation, and community engagement. The Specialist also manages program operations, coordinates resources, promotes awareness, and ensures program effectiveness to enhance student success and institutional growth. Open Date: 01-08-2026 | Close Date: $48,138 - $60,000 Responsibilities Support, maintain, and manage existing 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 program activities, and set priorities for managing the program. Conduct day‑to‑day operations of programs and activities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Five (5) or more years of experience in a management role, preferably in program or project management. Three (3) years of related experience, preferably within a college or university. Preferred Qualifications Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft software. Event management and community outreach experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Conditions of Employment Not Currently Available Additional Job Information Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance; paid time for sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year; tuition remission; employer‑funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, and all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the university’s business. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended. #J-18808-Ljbffr