Associate Director for Career Education and Development

Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number	STAFF – VA – 23113
For questions regarding this position, please contact:	Lori Oakley at Lorriane.oakley@montana.edu 406-994-4364
Classification Title	Program Mgr
Working Title	Associate Director for Career Education and Development
Brief Position Overview	Join a dynamic team in the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success where guiding students is a passion and privilege. In keeping with the mission, vision and principles of Montana State University, the state’s only public land grant institution, we are innovative and thoughtful leaders committed, in service, to advancing the future of others. We work closely with students, faculty and staff, employers, foundations, and other partners to create future focused outcomes. We use technology, metrics, and mindsets to shape our strategy. And we leverage the spirit of teamwork, hard work, and dedication to make our strategic plans become an operational reality. Career, Internship & Student Employment Services provides opportunities for students to develop skills and strategies in defining their professional career path through our design life curriculum and pursue their interests and aspirations. We establish and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with employers and provide them continuous learners who are adaptable and prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
Position Number	4M0518
Department	Career Services
Division	Office of Academic Affairs
Appointment Type	Classified
Contract Term	Fiscal Year
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FLSA	Exempt
Union Affiliation	Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE	1.0
Benefits Eligible	Eligible
Salary	$24.388- $30.485 per hour, commensurate with experience, education and qualifications . Rate of pay will be determined by the staff compensation plan.
Contract Type	Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type	Open

Position Details

General Statement	The Associate Director of Career Services is responsible for developing, managing and implementing career development curriculum and programming in order to drive outcomes to improve persistence, graduation rates and career outcomes for MSU students. As part of the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success the Career & Internship Services team collaborates closely with the efforts of Office of Student Success and The Office of Financial Education.
Duties and Responsibilities	Program Development, Execution and Delivery Developing and executing a design centered co-curricular career development program encompassing major and career exploration, internships, application processes, professional soft-skills and expectations and deportment in the workplace. Coordinating curriculum and logistics for special events and projects. Events include but are not limited to: Executive Closet, Etiquette Dinner, Career Preparation Workshops & Events, Guest Speakers, Professional Skills Studio workshops, Serve as the campus liaison to many 3rd party organizations including but not limited too the Washington Center, Peace Corps, Partnership for Public Service, etc. Develop, implement, and deliver curriculum and materials as related to career development for existing programs including Adventures MSU, MSU 101, US 210, etc. and for faculty who request class presentations. Manage the Exceed grant to provide stipends and other funding to students who participate in un-paid internship opportunities. Partner with the Program Managers in the Return-to-Learn, MSU Hilleman Scholars, MT Own, and 1893 programs to provide training to employer sponsored Scholars. In partnership with the Communications Assistant Director, market Be Career Ready to promote career development to MSU students and key constituent groups. Supervise and Support Part-time Career Coaches and Program Assistant Supervise 6 part-time and 1 full-time Career Coaches/Educators who meet with clients to conduct career coaching, resume critiques, practice job interviews and job search appointments. Ensure service excellence, soundness of practice and program metrics are achieved, and client notes recorded by promoting professional learning communities and staff training and development to improve student outcomes. Assume leadership role in the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success as the Associate director of Career Services.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or other related field or experience. Demonstrated experience in program development, management, implementation and delivery assessment. Demonstrated data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills. Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. Demonstrated experience planning events or programs with multiple constrains and considerations that must be thought-through or planned. Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex deliverables, have highly technical and informed discussions leading to good decisions and thoughtful outcomes. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation and improvement is desired. Demonstrated competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, email and internet. Microsoft Office software preferred.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills	Combination of education and/or applicable experience equivalent to a Master’s Degree in Project Management or other related field or experience. Experience with career/professional coaching or training. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple initiatives while working with various constituents bringing project to a successful completion. Demonstrated experience with developing content and its delivery to various audiences.
The Successful Candidate Will	Make a concerted effort to practice clear communication and build strong relationships with campus partners in order to facilitate career development at MSU. Possess the ability to be a team member and work cooperatively, and with respect, alongside fellow teammates in pursuit of a common goal. Be a self-starter. Have superb organizational skills and attention to detail. Have experience working successfully in a team-oriented environment with a wide range of key constituents both internal and external to the organization. Possess sound decision-making skills. Possess an enthusiastic approach and a high level of integrity. Have proficient knowledge of and experience using personal computers. Possess the ability to influence others, facilitating agreement among stakeholders with different interests.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information	This position will require occasional scheduled evening and potential weekend hours to host events and interact with students. 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
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Applications will be:	Screening of applications will begin on or before October 7,2022 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Special Instructions
Diversity Statement	Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. 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. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html

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