Montana 10 Program Manager/Advisor - UM Western

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Montana 10 Program Manager/Advisor
Department:
Student Success
Position:
12-month contract with complete benefit package
Salary:
$19.231 hourly with full benefit package
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Description
This is a new position to Montana-Western. The Montana 10 Program Manager/Adviser is responsible to recruit, develop, coordinate, manage and advise a cohort of incoming students into the Montana 10 Initiative from OCHE. The position is .5-time Program Manager and .5-time Adviser to the MT10 cohort.
Responsibilities
The Montana 10 (MT10) Coordinator supports the academic success of students, and serves as an adviser for admitted, Pell-eligible students at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.-Western. This employee is responsible for communicating and fostering student success by helping students develop collegiate level study habits, time management skills, test prep and a healthy understanding of expectations and stress management. This position is responsible for drafting and sending out program related communications (including email, written correspondence, and text message communications), managing monthly incentives, text book stipends, and answering general student questions. The employee in this role will be familiar with, and responsible for achieving, the MT10 Program Objectives.
This position will serve half-time as the MT10 Program Coordinator and half-time as MT10 Advisor to identify and develop MT10 cohorts on UMW’s campus. As Program Coordinator, this position is the primary point of contact with the MT10 system at both OCHE and the other MUS campuses with MT10 cohorts.
The Adviser role mentors’ students in the MT10 cohort with class registration, tutoring and other academic momentum activities, and serves to further each of the MT10 Program Objectives. This includes, but is not limited to: holistic advising, communication, outreach, data requests, career activities, and other tasks that are needed to fulfill the objectives of the MT10 program. The MT10 Adviser is expected to meet 1:1 with each MT10 student monthly, as well as be their primary resource for day-to-day academic and campus support.
MT10 Coordinator meets each student in the cohort where they are in terms of their academic progress, then helps them to develop a campus identity, a sense of belonging and involvement, and proven student retention activities designed to retain that student on campus and help them complete their program/academic goals.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs, (e.g., track evaluation data for MT10 students, Coordinate support and remediation for students experiencing difficulties in MT10)
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
Exemplary customer service skills including: effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills
Supports and demonstrates the Student -> University -> Unit -> Individual decision-making model.
Demonstrated very strong commitment to student success.
Ability to facilitate and manage working relationships with students, campus departments, faculty, and staff.
Ability to work productively and professionally with diverse populations.
Basic Marketing skills, including the use of social media.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Adaptable-flexible, can handle multiple tasks and projects.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to think analytically and problem solve.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and integrated databases (for example, Banner)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Team oriented
Ability to problem solve quickly
Experience with online courses and programs
Advising experience
Experience working for Montana 10 program
The University & Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and more than 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
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 UMW 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 UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest
– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume
– listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References
– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Job Location
Dillon, Montana, United States

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