Job Information
Montana State University Program Assessment Analyst in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25220
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dan Clark
(406) 994-7756
daniel.clark@montana.edu
Classification Title Program/Project Lead
Working Title Program Assessment Analyst
Brief Position Overview
Lead, instruct, and improve the existing Local Government training program that supports frontline supervisors and mid-management public servants to grow their leadership capacity and support employee retention for local governments across Montana.
Position Number 4C5335
Department Extension Local Government Center
Division Extension
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 0.75 - 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Up to $60,000, commensurate with experience, education, qualifications, and FTE.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The MSU Extension Local Government Center works to strengthen the capacities of local governmental units and provide training, technical assistance, and research services to elected, appointed, and administrative officials across Montana.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the Montana Grown Leadership program development, including the Trailhead and Switchback for Montana Local Governments.
Conduct a variety of Trailhead and Switchback programs that meet community needs.
Assess program impact through quantitative and qualitative research.
Research the development and implementation of the Summit Program which is built upon the supervisor and mid-management training programs to educate and empower leaders to the next level of management.
Develop alternative and complementary curriculums for each program to sustain relevance for local governments.
Coordinate with Local Governments to assess and analyze professional development and management needs.
Develop and implement Montana Grown Leadership programs reflecting the needs identified via analysis.
Explore feasibility and options of implementing an Executive Leadership program serving as a capstone for the Montana Grown Leadership program.
Conduct program assessment and evaluation regularly to ensure program relevance and impact.
Design and manage alumni programs to leverage recent program graduates to serve as program guides, instructors, and mentors.
Support other Local Government Center initiatives as needed.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience independently creating, delivering, and evaluating educational programs, leadership development programs.
Leadership capacity and experience presenting to diverse stakeholders.
Experience working with local government officials.
Understanding of curriculum design, implementation, and assessment.
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience with event management and logistics management for small to mid-size events and meetings.
Knowledge of leadership development theory and programs.
Master’s degree preferred.
The Successful Candidate Will
Possess excellent human relation skills.
A high level of professionalism.
The ability to work effectively with other staff members.
Flexibility and innovativeness in order to respond to the changing needs of the Local Government Center and its clients.
Computer literacy as demonstrated by evidence of computer use in program development, delivery and/or management.
Demonstrated ability to work with little or no supervision.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ultimately, the successful candidate will be relational, responsive, and reliable.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
A flexible working arrangement may be possible for the successful candidate.
Travel required throughout the state of Montana.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on January 14, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
