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

• 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.

• 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.

• Strong working knowledge of People Soft software.
• Event management and community outreach experience.

• 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.

• Not Currently Available

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.

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