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Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26100

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Ariel Donohue

(406) 994-3004

[email protected]

Classification Title Managing Director

Working Title Director of the Montana 10 Program (Current MSU Bozeman Employees Only)

Brief Position Overview

Join Montana State University’s Division of Student Success as the Director of the Montana 10 program—a high-impact, equity-driven initiative supporting students with comprehensive academic, financial, and social resources. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team, build meaningful student relationships, and shape innovative strategies that drive college completion.

Position Number 4C5165

Department Access & Success

Division Division of Student Success

Appointment Type Professional

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Starting $72,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Director of the Montana 10 program will lead the implementation and management of the Montana 10 program at MSU Bozeman. Reporting to the Senior Access Officer, this position is housed within the Division of Student Success, as part of the dynamic Access and Success team committed to advancing equitable student outcomes and enhancing student persistence and graduation.

Montana 10 is a Montana University System initiative designed to improve college completion rates and eliminate equity gaps. The program provides comprehensive academic, financial, and social support delivered through proactive, intensive, and data-informed advising. It is grounded in the belief that students succeed when they have strong relationships with knowledgeable advisors, clear guidance on effective behaviors, and timely access to the right resources and incentives.

The Director will play a critical role in fostering student success by overseeing program implementation, supervising staff, engaging with students, and collaborating with partners across the MSU campus and the broader university system. The successful candidate will pair high expectations with empathy and support to help students thrive. This work will be accomplished through participant orientations, coordinating one-on-one coaching appointments, engaging students in monthly activities, and other program support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and Leadership

+ Manage and oversee all aspects of the Montana 10 program, including program development, implementation, and day-to-day operations.

+ Design and implement student engagement processes, including developing student contracts, tracking participation, and managing program assessment.

+ Create and support case management models and success tracking systems for Montana 10 participants.

+ Develop and implement student engagement opportunities that promote a sense of belonging, academic momentum, and personal development.

+ Identify and implement best practices, workflows, and innovations to support student success outcomes.

+ Oversee program evaluation, data collection, and reporting in collaboration with University Data & Analytics.

Collaboration and Campus Engagement

+ Foster meaningful partnerships with MSU departments and services to ensure holistic student support, including Advising Commons, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Residence Life.

+ Serve as the primary liaison to the Montana University System and peer institutions participating in Montana 10.

+ In collaboration with University Communications, design and implement strategic communication and marketing plans to increase awareness and visibility of Montana 10 across campus.

Staff Supervision and Development

+ Oversee recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of Montana 10 staff, including administrative staff and student employees.

+ In collaboration with Advising Commons, develop and implement training curriculum for staff and student employees, ensuring alignment with program goals and advising best practices, as appropriate.

Strategic Planning and Fiscal Oversight

+ Lead the development of short- and long-term strategic plans that align with MSU and Montana University System goals for equity and student success.

+ In collaboration with the Budget and Fiscal Manager for Student Success and Fiscal Shared Services, manage the Montana 10 budget, including planning, monitoring, and reporting expenditures and maintaining accurate financial records.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Must be a current MSU Bozeman employee, initially hired through a competitive search process.

+ Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, counseling, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, academic affairs, or program management.

+ Demonstrated leadership in program development, project implementation, and cross-departmental collaboration.

+ Experience leading and supervising staff.

+ Experience providing support programs for students from various backgrounds

+ Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Familiarity with proactive, equity-based advising models and data-informed student support systems.

+ Experience managing externally funded or grant-supported initiatives.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Establish and maintain strong cooperative working relationships with a variety of constituencies, including students, faculty, staff and community members to advance program goals through inclusive partnerships.

+ Navigate complex stakeholder dynamics and systemic challenges by using adaptive approaches that foster innovation and shared ownership.

+ Sound judgement and initiative in decision-making, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

+ Find creative solutions to challenges, adapt to changing circumstances, and maintain motivation and resilience during periods of adversity.

+ Manage and adapt to multiple priorities with attention to detail, accuracy, flexibility and adherence to deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

+ Excellent organizational and conflict management skills.

+ Effectively analyze complex data and make informed decisions.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

Funding for this position is secured until 06/30/2027; Employment beyond this date is contingent on additional funding.

This position requires occasional work on nights and weekends to accommodate special events.

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? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on September 5, 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.