Temporary Career and Technical Education Career Coach - Missoula College

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Temporary Staff Vacancy Announcement

The

Missoula College

invites applications for a

Temporary Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Coach

to join their team. The CTE Career Coach works under the direction of the Dean of Missoula College to provide comprehensive CTE career coaching services, using a developmental approach, for Dual Enrollment students and Missoula College students. This position works in collaboration with the Missoula College Director of Dual Enrollment by supporting Dual Enrollment education activities for students in regional high schools. This position also works in collaboration with the Business & Technology department chair to support internships.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Offering individual career coaching appointments

Administering career-related assessments and interpretations

Assisting with academic and career decision making, job search processes, interviewing assistance

Presenting career-related workshops and specialized classroom presentations

Provide monthly advising sessions related support services to dual enrollment students at participating high schools in Ravalli, Missoula, and Mineral counties

Advise and provide dual enrollment students with degree plans that meet their short-term as well as long-term educational and career objectives and assist them in developing their class schedules

Create and organize informational nights for dual enrollment students and their families

Assist the Dual Enrollment Director in carrying out activities that support the mission of the Dual Enrollment Program

Supervise student employees

Other community outreach duties as assigned

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

Work-based learning, registered and unregistered apprenticeship programs, and governing agencies

Local, state, and federal laws affecting assigned institutional programs

Current labor market trends

Ability to apply problem-solving techniques to complex issues

Vast network of industry, community, government, and higher education representatives

Required Skills

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

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

Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form and 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 positon.

A working knowledge of applicable UM policy and procedures

About 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. Most programs begin in the fall with some programs offering spring entry.

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:

Temporary

CTE Career Coach

Position Number:

920A45

Department:

Missoula College

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Salary:

$17.163/hr

Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan

, email the

Compensation Department

Union Affiliation:

FOCUS-MFPE

Probationary Period:

Six months minimum

Benefits Include

Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, 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