What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator II - Extension Local Government Center position at Montana State University?
This position serves as part of a small team working to strengthen the skills of local leaders, enhance civic engagement and increase vitality of Montana communities through logistics and communications support.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides general administrative support to the Local Government Center team.
- Drives customer services, administration and clear reporting of online courses offered by the Local Government Center.
- Support website and email communications to maximize communication to internal and external target audiences.
- Aid with logistics for in-person, on-line and hybrid educational workshops, conferences and other educational events that support elected and appointed local government leaders, municipal staff, community-based leadership development, and other similar initiatives.
- Manage financial transactions and invoicing for educational events and trainings.
- Expectation for continued growth and learning in community and leadership development theory and practice.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrated skill organizing and prioritizing large volumes of work with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality; paying close attention to detail; meeting strict deadlines; and adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional approach.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and competence communicating information, directions, and procedures in person, by phone, and e-mail while handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Demonstrated experience with program management.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and tracking budgets.
- Demonstrated experience with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, internet, and graphic design programs.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with event management.
- Experience managing virtual events via Zoom or other video conferencing platforms.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management programs.
- Attention to detail in written communications and project management.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Thrive working independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
- Be an effective partner between MSU Extension Local Government Center, other MSU Extension program areas, MSU Extension Field Faculty, and the University.
- Communicate effectively with team members.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Possess strong written communication skills including accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling and formatting.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
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 February 17, 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.
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.
