Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25299
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Kim Obbink at 406-994-6550 or kobbink@montana.edu
Classification Title
Working Title Assistant Director- Program Manager II
Brief Position Overview
The Assistant Director for Continuing and Professional Education in Academic Technology and Outreach (ATO) is a leadership position that has oversight for the design, development, and implementation of non-credit outreach programs offered on behalf of Montana State University. The person in this position supervises staff that are responsible for the development and delivery of dynamic programs that meet the needs of lifelong learners using a variety of delivery modes. The Assistant Director has the unique opportunity to build collaborative relationships with university and community leaders to identify program needs and enhance the land-grant mission of Montana State University. The Assistant Director works closely with the Director of ATO and supervises the Business Operations Manager (BOM) in order to provide oversight for general office management including HR, fiscal management, and physical office operations.
Position Number 4M0297
Department Extended University
Division Academic Technology & Outreach
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0 FTE
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
General Statement
MSU Academic Technology and Outreach (ATO) is an academic unit of Montana State University. ATO works with a variety of campus and community partners to develop and deliver continuing, professional and lifelong learning courses and programs for a wide variety of constituents. The Assistant Director for Continuing and Professional Education has primary responsibility for the outreach mission of ATO, overseeing the development and delivery of dynamic and entrepreneurial educational opportunities, in a wide variety of delivery modes, for constituents of all ages.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Successful Candidate WillThe successful candidate will:
Position Special Requirements/Additional InformationThe position requires minimal evening and/or weekend work outside of a normal work schedule to oversee programs when other ATO staff are not available.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical DemandsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
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Applications will be:Screening of applications will begin on March 18, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO StatementMontana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
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