GEAR UP First Year Services Program Manager Office for Student Success

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Intra-Departmental Recruitment
Only current employees of the UM Office for Student Success* are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The
Office for Student Success
invites applications for the
GEAR UP First Year Services Program Manager
. Reporting to the Executive Director of the UM Office for Student Success (OSS), this position is responsible for developing, maintaining, and assessing the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) First Year Services program at UM. This program will work in close partnership with OSS and various student support units across campus and the Student Success/Student Affairs sector.
Working within this context, the position will include, but not be limited to, the following expectations and responsibilities:
Develop an educational program to be offered to all first-year UM GEAR UP students that will provide holistic and proactive support and various engagement opportunities to students as they transition into the University environment and throughout their first year of study.
Assess Program efficacy through identification of student and program outcomes, establishing feedback and data structures to gather information on outcomes, evaluating services and activities, and adapting program as appropriate.
Manage the Program grant budget independently and provide quarterly financial and program reports to the project director and to the grant sponsors at the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE).
Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of GEAR UP student mentors.
Meet independently with students to foster their academic success and personal growth and development.
Regularly collaborate with various campus student support personnel on appropriate strategies to benefit the GEAR UP first-year students, including, but not limited to: academic advisors, American Indian Student Services, career coaches, tutors, and financial education staff.
Manage purchasing and accounting of all program equipment, supplies, student materials, promotional materials, and other program materials and expenses.
Coordinate planning for all GEAR UP First Year Services Program events.
Develop and maintain UM GEAR UP First Year Services Program website and communications plan.
Serve as a representative of UM for state conferences and national professional development opportunities, presentations, symposiums, trainings, and other events related to GEAR UP.
Required Skills
Program management experience in planning, development, and implementation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including sensitivity to open-ended questioning, non-verbal communication, and active listening; demonstrated presentation and public speaking skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with faculty, staff and student populations.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Ability to use the use of integrated online and web-based tools to support student success initiatives
Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Exceptional customer service and organizational skills.
Strong computer and analytical skills.
A strong commitment to serving students and their needs, including active listening skills to help students identify barriers to success.
A creative approach to problem solving and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, faculty and parents.
Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of constituents.
Minimum Required Experience
High School diploma and two (2) years experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with students, especially students from underrepresented backgrounds.
About the Office for Student Success and UM
The mission of the Office for Student Success (OSS) is to help students meet three goals: transition smoothly to college, remain enrolled and progress in a program of study, and graduate on time. OSS does this by collaborating with and supporting academic departments and university offices to provide programs that support students' academic growth and personal development.
OSS programs and services guide students as they transition to college, assisting them in clarifying academic goals and exploring majors. OSS also coordinates several campus-wide efforts to encourage high impact learning opportunities. These efforts include supporting and promoting student goals toward degree completion and developing proactive retention interventions that foster student success.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 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.
Position Details
Position Title:
Program Manager: GEAR UP First Year Services
Position Number:
NEW
Department:
Office for Student Success
Work Schedule:
Part-time, .75 FTE (30 Hours a week), Monday through
Friday, 12 months/year,
Salary:
$19.234/hr
This position is contingent on grant funding. 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).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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