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Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26162

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Steve Swinford at [email protected] or 406-994-2828

Classification Title Program Mgr

Working Title Director - Leadership Institute

Brief Position Overview

The Director, under the supervision of the Senior Access Officer, oversees the development, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive strategy for programs, events, and student engagement within the Leadership Institute.

Position Number 4M0331

Department Division of Student Success

Division Division of Student Success

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 $30.485 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

Established in 1997 by the Associated Students of Montana State University, the MSU Leadership Institute is dedicated to offering students leadership opportunities, professional development, guidance, and networking resources. Serving to develop students’ innate leadership abilities, communication skills, and creativity, the Institute empowers individuals to excel in their future academic and professional pursuits.

The MSU Leadership Institute is committed to advancing Montana’s future by preparing citizens by fostering student participation and encouraging critical reflection on current and future leadership roles. Through translating innovative ideas into tangible actions, the Institute cultivates an environment conducive to nurturing student leadership initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director, under the supervision of the Senior Access Officer, oversees the development, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive strategy for programs, events, and student engagement within the Leadership Institute.

This includes but is not limited to:

+ Oversight of unit operations, budget, personnel, and related administrative functions.

+ Create and maintain working relationships with campus entities.

+ Provide direction and leadership through the collaborative development of leadership programming at Montana State University.

+ Prepare students and staff to be innovative leaders in a diverse global society.

+ Work directly with the Associated Students of Montana State University to support their training, development, and leadership initiatives.

+ Serve on the advisor team for the Associated Students of Montana State University.

+ Design and supervise leadership experiences for students affiliated with the Leadership Institute with university and community partners.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

+ Demonstrated success in supervising staff and students through utilization of strong leadership and management skills.

+ Demonstrated competence in oversight of budgeting/accounting processes as well as interpreting financial information.

+ Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing projects, goals, and initiatives.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop student-centered leadership programming.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Possess an understanding and knowledge of MSU organizational structure, policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrated experience with program assessment.

+ Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating events, workshops and trainings.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Provide evidence of strong decision-making skills and initiative; being a team player; modeling exemplary leadership behaviors, written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; and possessing personal energy, integrity, and vision.

+ Possess ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a diverse population within the department, the university, outside agencies, and student organizations.

+ Maintain effective attention to detail, accuracy, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and prioritizing competing demands.

+ Possess the clear ability to maintain confidentiality.

+ Demonstrate a willingness and ability to work special events during some evening and weekend hours.

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? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on October 28, 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.