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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26045

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Stephanie Gray

406-994-5256 (tel:406-994-5256)

[email protected]

Classification Title Program Mgr

Working Title Communications and Outreach Manager

Brief Position Overview

The Communications and Outreach Manager is vital to the continued growth of Gallatin College. The role will collaborate with leadership, staff, and campus partners to create and drive a marketing strategy for visibility, recruitment, growth, and development of industry and community partnerships. This role will also develop and drive the overall recruitment strategies for the college in partnership with the Assistant Dean.

Position Number 4M0802

Department Gallatin College

Division Gallatin College

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary $24.388 per hour starting, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Gallatin College Montana State University is the two-year college for southwest Montana. The Communications and Outreach Manager will be responsible for marketing to area high schools, middle schools, industry partners, and the general community to raise awareness of Gallatin College.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with leadership to develop and drive marketing efforts for Gallatin College, to include branding, recruitment materials, website, social media, and printed materials.

+ Manage student recruitment for Gallatin College, including events at area schools and outreach to school counselors and administrators.

+ Work with leadership team to manage the planning and organizing of ongoing public relations events and advisory committee meeting.

+ Partner with MSU Communications to ensure all marketing/communications efforts are in compliance with campus standards.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree or progressively responsible relevant experience or education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Relevant experience with educational outreach/recruitment and marketing, in person, by telephone, and through business correspondence to a wide variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization.

+ Demonstrated experience creating marketing materials for print, digital, and social media.

+ Experience preparing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences with passion and enthusiasm.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Experience in higher education setting, preferably at the community college level or high school or career counseling, or private sector community outreach

+ Experience in communications, public affairs, or marketing/recruitment, inclusive of web maintenance and publishing programs.

+ Experience coordinating outreach events for prospective students and community members.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Be committed to two-year education.

+ Possess superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with students, community stakeholders, faculty, and industry leaders.

+ Contribute to an entrepreneurial work atmosphere by interacting positively with coworkers and others.

+ Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, balancing collaboration with Gallatin College’s strategic goals.

+ Excel at organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.

+ Effectively manage large volumes of sensitive data and protect confidential records.

+ Work positively with teams and individuals of various backgrounds.

+ Be able to travel and work in the evenings regularly.

+ Exhibit competency in using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, website editing, presentation, email, internet, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite of products or other design software.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

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 Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date At the completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on August 1, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana 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.