Montana Career Opportunity – Program Coordinator II (Local Government Coordinator)

Political Science Department/Extension Community Development

Announcement
Number

09-169

Position Number

1976

Starting Date

Upon successful completion of selection process

Starting Salary

Starting wage of $13.370 per hour

FTE

1.0

Benefits

Eligible for benefits

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Bargaining Unit

Exempt from collective bargaining

Overtime Status

Exempt from overtime

Description

The mission of the Local Government Center, as set forth in Montana state law, is to "strengthen the capacities of Montana’s local governmental units to deliver essential services efficiently and to provide training, technical assistance, and research to local officials." MSU Extension community development program provides resources and expertise to help Montana’s communities envision, create and sustain successful economic, social and environmental development efforts.

In addition to managing daily operations and resources of the Local Government Center and Extension Community Development Office, this position assists the Director and the Community Development Specialist with formulating policies, planning and developing short- and long-term goals; and developing and implementing a business plan for the Center and CD Office. The person in this position assists by working in a team environment and receiving input from Clerks throughout the state to create educational objectives, outcomes and course descriptions, repackaging curriculum, developing FAQs and handouts, and expanding curriculum presented and developed. Specific duties include: developing agendas and presentation topics for various clinics and conferences; evaluating outcomes; negotiating and contracting with presenters; coordinating facilities, developing marketing materials, maintaining participant lists, budgeting appropriately for conferences and meetings, and acting as liaison with all involved to ensure successful conferences/meetings/trainings/clinics; researching grants; designing and creating newsletters, brochures, posters, e-newsletters and websites; providing technical assistance for the databases and warehouses of information.

Required
Qualifications

1.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2.

Demonstrated written communication skills.

3.

Excellent organizational skills and ability to track and prioritize complex administrative tasks.

4.

Demonstrated experience developing and managing budgets.

5.

Excellent computer skills including expertise with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and web editing software.

Preferred
Qualifications

1.

Experience relating to local government operation or community development.

2.

Experience coordinating large events/conferences/meetings.

3.

Experience negotiating contracts for services.

4.

Experience using SCT Banner software.

5.

Experience developing and managing complex databases.

The Successful
Candidate

The successful candidate will also have the following abilities: to communicate effectively, especially with diverse audiences; to demonstrate a willingness to thrive in a high-energy, team-oriented environment; to manage a variety of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; to conduct himself/herself in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and to be an effective and professional representative of MSU Extension and the Local Government Center; to work effectively with faculty members, staff around the university, government officials/employees, and individuals from throughout the state of Montana; and to successfully manage budgets and program funds.

Special
Requirements

1.

Please note: All applications for this position must include a cover letter.

Application
Deadline

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm, June 23, 2009. Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Application
Procedure

To apply, please download the application materials by clicking here MSU Classified Employment Application.

The applicant MUST submit a MSU Application. Electronic submissions are highly preferred. An original signature of the MSU-Bozeman Application Cover Sheet is required via scanned PDF, fax, or hardcopy original to the address below. Submit materials to:

Mary Fran San Soucie, Search Committee Contact

Montana State University

MSU Extension

307 Culbertson Hall

Bozeman, MT 59717

[email protected]

Phone: 406-994-6648

Fax: 406-994-1756