Deputy Director, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center

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The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center (the Center) invites applications for the Deputy Director to serve a critical role at the University of Montana. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for managing programmatic, strategic, and administrative activities of the Center. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1983, the Mansfield Center fosters globally minded leaders of integrity in honor of Senator Mike Mansfield and his wife, Maureen Hayes Mansfield. Guided by Senator Mansfield’s example, our work emphasizes civil exchanges of ideas from a diverse range of viewpoints, the importance of democratic institutions, the integration of international relations, and the role that ethical values play in public life.

The Deputy Director works with the Executive Director to oversee administrative functions of the Center. The Deputy Director shares the duties of providing leadership in planning, implementing, and coordinating all administrative, educational, and programmatic activities of the Center. The Deputy Director is also responsible for oversight of Center operations including budgeting, personnel management, resource allocation, communications, technology, and other administrative functions. The Deputy Director makes recommendations to the Executive Director for strategic plans and policies to achieve the Center’s mission and specific programmatic goals. While the Executive Director focuses on leading the Center to fulfill mission-critical priorities and fosters collaborative relationships with a variety of partners, the Deputy Director supports these activities by overseeing the administrative and operational aspects required to implement programs and projects cultivated by those plans, priorities, and collaborations.

The incumbent reports to and assists the Executive Director but largely operates on a day-to-day basis in an independent manner and also serves as the Acting Executive Director in the Executive Director’s absence. Duties performed by the Deputy Director require skill in directing and effectively managing the work of a complex organizational unit across multiple programs. The incumbent must balance responsibilities in a complex environment and use a high level of autonomy to organize work, set priorities and program goals, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and achieve Center performance objectives efficiently and effectively. Skills are required in analyzing and finding solutions to organizational/systems problems across different program components of the Center. These skills include the ability to adapt to changing work environments with fluid program demands, staffing requirements, and emerging organizational challenges. The Deputy Director must also be willing to support Center directors in supporting programing in such ways as project implementation, relationship building, direct participant support activities, program reporting and evaluation, and other needs that may arise. The Deputy Director must be highly proficient in relating to superiors, external partners, peers, and subordinates in order to negotiate and implement program policies and find solutions to personnel and organizational challenges. It is essential that the Deputy Director have demonstrated experience working effectively in a cross-cultural setting and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

• Salary range for this position is $100,000-$120,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience plus proven leadership and management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and reporting of organization initiatives including project planning and management, personnel management, and budgeting.

• Excellent and varied communication skills required to represent the Center in written and verbal exchanges. Ability to communicate across sectors and with critical stakeholders, including U.S. government representatives; foreign government representatives; American Indian representatives; external funders; and partnered universities and organizations (domestic and foreign).
• Proven ability to assess, develop, and lead the implementation of strategies and initiatives to enhance effectiveness and operational excellence.
• The individual in this position will be expected to work mainly on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, Montana.

• Demonstrated project management, time management, and organizational skills with careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multi-faceted projects and perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience successfully managing teams and building capacity through mentorship and professional development.
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changing circumstances as well as being an out-of-the-box, innovative thinker, unafraid to diplomatically challenge the status-quo.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment, including managing a team with individuals from different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in a management position within the higher education, non-profit, international relations, and/or public policy sectors.
• Administrative experience including organization-level strategic planning, implementation, and assessment; hiring and supervising staff as well as setting standards and monitoring performance and coordination of people and resources.
• Ability to develop a deep knowledge of and/or connections to Montana or the University of Montana.

• Experience travelling and working in a variety of countries and contexts.

About the University of Montana

The University of Montana is a flagship, research-intensive R1 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 where 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.



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

• University of Montana
  • Video: Mission First, People Always
  • UM on YouTube
• City of Missoula
  • Video: There's This Place
  • Destination Missoula
  • Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment. In accordance with University policy, 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. E mployment 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.

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

* Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular