What are the responsibilities and job description for the Morrill Scholars Program Manager position at Montana State University?
The Morrill Scholar Success Program Manager is responsible for developing, managing and implementing key aspects of the Morrill Scholars program related to Morrill Scholar case management for 2-years of the program. The Program Manager will engage with a cross-disciplinary and functional team to conceive, design, and develop innovative strategies and solutions. The successful candidate will combine an ability to “think big” with the ability to “move quick.”
The Morrill Scholar Program Manager will work to convey compassion and support along-side high expectations. This work will be accomplished through one-on-one coaching appointments, small groups, peer mentoring and large group meetings. We are looking for a passionate, data-driven decision maker who likes experimenting, setting high standards, and staying ahead of dynamic and complex problems to find solutions. An ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities. The ideal candidate will relish supporting students with great potential informed by a servant-leader mindset – supporting access and excellence at MSU.
The Morrill Scholar Program Manager is a member of a team that is focused on driving outcomes to improve persistence, graduation rates and career outcomes for MSU Morrill Scholars.
The Morrill Scholar Program Manager will work to convey compassion and support along-side high expectations. This work will be accomplished through one-on-one coaching appointments, small groups, peer mentoring and large group meetings. We are looking for a passionate, data-driven decision maker who likes experimenting, setting high standards, and staying ahead of dynamic and complex problems to find solutions. An ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or multiple competing priorities. The ideal candidate will relish supporting students with great potential informed by a servant-leader mindset – supporting access and excellence at MSU.
The Morrill Scholar Program Manager is a member of a team that is focused on driving outcomes to improve persistence, graduation rates and career outcomes for MSU Morrill Scholars.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Create and support appropriate case management models for each year of the two-year Morrill Scholars Program.
- Supervise, hire, train and coordinate 10 peer mentors for the Morrill Scholars Mentors.
- Supervise and train one staff member associated with the program.
- Work collaboratively with faculty fellow and support their engagement needs with students in their course.
- Provide or coordinate student interventions quickly and responsively to retain students in the program.
- Work closely with academic advisors associated with the program.
- Identify, drive, and develop best practices, efficiencies, and project workflows in support of scholar success outcomes.
- Communicate with teammates, campus colleagues, and management on scholar needs/issues, project status, strategy, risks, and issues.
- Work with the Learning Management team to ensure scholars engage in FLOW Zones, tutoring, critical thinking, study cycle, and tiny habit training.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, make tradeoffs, and balance program needs with technical constraints.
- Ensure scholars attend class, engage in their coursework and maintain satisfactory academic outcomes.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, management, implementation and delivery assessment.
- Demonstrated competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, email and internet.
- Demonstrated experience of strong data analysis, problem-solving, and project management skills where data and metrics were utilized to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions.
- Demonstrated experience communicating (oral and written) to constituents with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Demonstrated experience of working in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation and improvement is desired.
- Demonstrated experience bringing together stakeholders with different interests to move projects and initiatives forward.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
1. Master’s degree.
2. Demonstrated experience with project management/case management/social work.
3. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple initiatives while working with various constituents bringing project to a successful completion.
4. Demonstrated experience with developing written content for specific audiences (donors, foundations, students, campus partners, etc.).
5. Demonstrated experience writing grants or reports intended to influence funding resources.
6. Demonstrated experience planning events or programs with multiple constrains and considerations that must be thought-through or planned.
7. Experience with spreadsheets & word processing.
2. Demonstrated experience with project management/case management/social work.
3. Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple initiatives while working with various constituents bringing project to a successful completion.
4. Demonstrated experience with developing written content for specific audiences (donors, foundations, students, campus partners, etc.).
5. Demonstrated experience writing grants or reports intended to influence funding resources.
6. Demonstrated experience planning events or programs with multiple constrains and considerations that must be thought-through or planned.
7. Experience with spreadsheets & word processing.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Make a concerted effort to practice clear communication and build strong relationships with campus partners to facilitate career development at MSU.
- Possess the ability to be a team member and work cooperatively, and with respect, alongside fellow teammates in pursuit of a common goal.
- Possess a history of collaboration and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done (no job is too large; no job is too small).
- Able to prioritize complex deliverables, have highly technical and informed discussions leading to good decisions and thoughtful outcomes.
- Be a self-starter.
- High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
- Have superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in supervising staff utilizing strong leadership and management skills.
- Have experience working successfully in a team-oriented environment with a wide range of key constituents both internal and external to the organization.
- Possess sound decision-making skills.
- Possess an enthusiastic approach and a high level of integrity.
- Have proficient knowledge of and experience using personal computers.
- Ability to positively and professionally represent the Allan Yarnell Center for Student Success and MSU.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position will require scheduled evening and potential weekend hours to host events and interact with students.
Funding is available for this position through June 30, 2025. After this time, continuation of the position is dependent on budget availability.
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.
Funding is available for this position through June 30, 2025. After this time, continuation of the position is dependent on budget availability.
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?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon successful completion of search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on November 26, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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EEO Statement
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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.
