Dual Enrollment Specialist Missoula College

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Temporary Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

Missoula College

invites applications for a

Temporary Dual Enrollment Specialist (Admissions Evaluation I)

This position works under the Dual Enrollment Director to provide support for Dual Enrollment activities at Missoula Colleges and in regional high schools. The individual assigned to this position will supervise student employees.

Essential Duties:

Oversees the digital displays in each high school and add new content regularly to ensure there are multiple ways students will learn about Career and Technical Education opportunities and Dual Enrollment.

Creates and updates an online dual enrollment student orientation and uses digital media attractive to high school students.

Creates and updates a faculty affiliate and liaison onboarding process using course management programs.

Provides in-depth advising to dual enrollment students, parents, as well as traditional and non-traditional students on career and technical education pathway opportunities.

Plans and executes various career exploration events.

Represents the University of Montana Missoula College at regular high school visits, regional, state, and national trainings, meetings, and conferences.

Plan and participate in teacher trainings, workshops and student visitation days.

Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies

Assist in completing the Perkins Reserve (Career Pathways) grant, as well as the yearly application and quarterly and annual reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Upon completion of training, incumbent will have developed a working knowledge of:

Considerable knowledge of Dual Enrollment policy and procedures.

Local, state, and federal laws affecting the Perkins Reserve grant.

Ability to apply problem-solving techniques to complex issues.

Vast network of community, faculty, and higher education representatives.

Required Skills

Ability to network, collaborate, and problem solve with diverse groups and individuals.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects or change priorities quickly and frequently.

Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.

Ability to present to small and large audiences.

Ability to design and present career and special topic presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, as well as at least two (2) years of related work experience; or any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the duties assigned to this position.

Working knowledge of applicable UM policy and procedures.

About the Missoula College

and UM

Missoula College, the two-year unit of the University of Montana, provides outstanding occupational and technical education covering 40 programs. Areas of study include business, culinary, legal studies, healthcare professions, information technology, industrial and construction technology. An Associate of Arts general education program is also available to students desiring a transfer degree for a baccalaureate degree program. The mission of Missoula College is to create a comprehensive, accessible, student-centered learning environment that fosters individual growth, facilitates workforce development, and provides a foundation for advanced academic achievement.

The University of Montana is a flagship, research institution with over 9,000 students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 72,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur which was recently ranked in the “ top 20 best college towns with a population of less than 250,000

” by the American Institute for Economic Research and ranked 9th in Outside Magazine’s “ The 16 Greatest Places to Live in America” in 2014

. Many national publications recognize Missoula for its high quality of life

. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Position Details

Position Title:

Admissions Rep I

Position Number:

Temporary

Department:

Missoula College

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Salary:

$17.10/hr

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu