Director of Workforce Training, Missoula College

Missoula College at the University of Montana in Missoula invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Director of Workforce Training and Career Education . The Director will serve as the leader in non-credit training at Missoula College with a specific focus on cyber education.

The successful candidate will exhibit a deep dedication to promoting student success, recruiting new learners, be capable of excellent service to students from diverse backgrounds with a variety of academic and professional interests, flourish in a collaborative environment, enjoy networking, understand current employment trends and opportunities, and have a deep appreciation for two-year education.

Responsibilities include:

• Project manager for non-credit training with a specific focus on cyber education.
• CyberHub public relations, communications, marketing (website, newsletter), business relations, and board development
• CyberHub range and non-credit training management
• Recruiting (Veterans, DLI clients, HS)
• Internship/apprenticeship formation
• Data & reporting
• Private business development & relationships
• Public sector development & relationships- defense contractors, government, and military

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 for this position is $65,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience developing, promoting, and managing internship/experiential learning opportunities for students in a higher education environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, alumni, employers, faculty, and staff
• The ability to work and solve problems collaboratively and maintain a sense of cordiality in the workplace
• Ability to research and gather information regarding new and existing non-credit opportunities
• Exceptional organizational skills

About Missoula College and UM

Missoula College offers two-year degree, certificate, and workforce education programs for the University of Montana. The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 essential values of leadership, diversity, engagement and sustainability. Additional information on Missoula College can be found at: http://mc.umt.edu/ .

The University of Montana 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.

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

• Missoula College - University of Montana
• 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
• The State of Montana
  • Visit Montana

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.
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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).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Sunday , October 17, 2021

Applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin after date above and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit the following application materials via "New Resume/CV" button below.

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

• 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

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