Program Coordinator II - Montana Geriatric Education Center
- Employer
- University of Montana
- Location
- Montana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 2, 2022
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Job Details
The Montana Geriatric Education Center ( MTGEC) invites applications for a Program Coordinator II to assist with meeting our initiatives for improving the health of older adults across the state of Montana. The Program Coordinator II will work under supervision of the MTGEC Associate Director, and will assist the MTGEC team with the organization, direction, development, and coordination of multiple MTGEC programs, budget management, data entry and grant reporting efforts. They will also provide support and assistance with public relations and communications. This position requires the ability to take initiative, adapt easily to change, work independently, and be detail oriented. There may be some travel required.
Required Skills
- Work effectively and professionally with UM departments, students, MTGEC community partners and public
- Experience with program coordination
- Effective communication with program stakeholders
- Ability to facilitate and manage working relationships with campus departments, faculty, staff and students
- Ability to work productively and professionally with diverse populations
- General understanding of older adult health care needs
- Basic Marketing skills
- Demonstrate provision of exemplary customer service with effective interpersonal, public relations, and communication skills
- Thorough written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
- Adaptable and 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 or Access)
- High school diploma (or equivalency), as well as at least one (1) year of related work experience; or any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully complete the duties assigned to the position.
- Possess experience with computers, website development, public relations, communications
- Background or interest in working with older adults and/or programs for older adults, as well as an interest in working with students, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
About MTGEC and UM
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. 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.
Position Details
Position Title: Program Coordinator II
Position Number: NEW
Department: MTGEC
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: $16.25/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).
How to Apply
Priority Application Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below
*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
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 Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Company
At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.
As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.
The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.
Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.
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