Micro-Credentials Operations Manager

Overview

Montana Technological University invites applications for a Micro-Credentials Operations Manager to lead the development and delivery of engineering micro-credential programs. This position will oversee multiple project teams to design advanced content in geological, mining, mineral processing, environmental, and metallurgical engineering, ensuring alignment with academic standards and best practices in online learning. The Operations Manager will manage budgets, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and foster partnerships to support recruitment and long-term program sustainability.

We are seeking a STEM professional with strong project management experience, proven leadership of multi-stakeholder teams, and a passion for advancing innovative education opportunities for adult and professional learners.

• Oversee four parallel project teams to create or adapt advanced engineering content in four disciplines related to geological, mining, mineral processing, environmental, and metallurgical engineering
• Deliver four 10-credit certificates to external sponsor, aligned with departmental standards for technical content and national best practices for asynchronous online delivery
• Authority for budget management and content delivery
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including engineering departments, external sponsor, research office, graduate school, and external advisory board
• Build partnerships with external entities to establish a pipeline for recruitment and long-term financial sustainability of the program

• Required Qualifications
• BS degree in a STEM discipline
• Teaching experience in higher education or professional training/workshop setting
• Experience in writing oral or written reports
• Experience or formal training in project management
• Management of grants or projects in excess of $100,000+
• 4+ years of experience managing diverse, multi-stakeholder teams toward specific deliverables

• Preferred Qualifications
• PhD degree in a STEM discipline
• BS, MS, or PhD related to extractive engineering (e.g., mining, geological, metallurgical, materials, environmental, or related field)
• Experience teaching STEM courses in a university setting or training modules in an industrial setting
• 8+ years of experience managing diverse, multi-stakeholder teams
• Demonstrated experience teaching online STEM courses using national best practices for online asynchronous learning
• Demonstrated implementation strategies to meet the needs of adult and non-traditional remote learners
• Experience as a department manager leading teams of engineers
• Demonstrated experience in managing $1M+ projects

For full consideration, application materials must be complete. Please include:
Cover letter addressing qualifications, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Montana Tech is committed to a working and learning environment free from discrimination. Applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Montana Tech provides veteran’s preference and accommodation as required by law. To claim veteran’s preference, complete the employment (veteran’s) preference form located on the employment page and email to human resources, including the job title in the subject.

Why Work at Tech? Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement contributions; holidays; leave; tuition benefits; and other programs. Benefits are dependent on position type and eligibility.

Location:

Butte, MT

• Full-time

• Mid-Senior level