Job Information
Montana State University Program Manager – Mobile Memory Café Program in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25317
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dan Koltz
406-994-4351
daniel.koltz@montana.edu
Classification Title Program Mgr
Working Title Program Manager – Mobile Memory Café Program
Brief Position Overview
The MSU Family & Human Development unit ( MSU Extension) is the home of the Mobile Memory Café and Memory Los Awareness Program which provides support to the Gerontology Specialist and associated programs. This position is responsible for implementing the contract deliverables.
Position Number 4M1140
Department Extension-EHHD
Division Extension
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting at $24.388 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
MSUExtension seeks individuals who work professionally and effectively with communities, who foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, who exhibit excellent written and verbal communications skills, and who can contribute positively to the people and places of Montana under the guidelines and mission of Montana State University.
The program manager is responsible for daily management of the Mobile Memory Café Program. This position will require pro-active planning and communication skills in work with the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services and a variety of agencies and organizations across the state.
Additionally, the candidate will work individually with caregivers in the state who require education, respite and resources for people diagnosed with memory loss. Candidates should have the ability to coordinate and manage multiple aspects of the program such as scheduling and facilitating meetings, generating reports, and managing budgets.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regularly meet with the Principal Investigator for the program to ensure effective communication is continuously maintained and the project is being managed effectively.
Facilitate the implementation of all aspects of the project, including stakeholder and client communications, and reports.
Travel statewide to deliver the program in person in communities. Travel is required using supplied transportation for the mobile unit.
Assure the program operates in compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract and federal, state and University regulations.
Coordinate plans for monitoring and evaluating the project’s’ goals and objectives, and performance.
Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the required performance reports, as well as other reports needed by the federal, state, and University.
Plan and administer the grant’s budget, in accordance with University policies and in compliance with grant requirements and authorize all expenditures.
Gather and analyze data for evaluation and improvement of programs.
Communicate project goals and objectives to the University community and state communities.
Coordinate events and activities such as meetings and workshops.
Develop professional presentations for diverse audiences about projects.
Coordinate and support the network of local kinship caregiver support groups across the State.
Work directly with kinship providers who seek resources and services.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in social science or education discipline or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Demonstrated experience in an administrative or project management role
Demonstrated competence performing entry into and accessing information from relational databases.
Demonstrated experience designing, writing, editing and formatting professional documents such as reports, business correspondence, spreadsheets, and brochures.
Good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Graduate degree in social science, education or management field is preferred
Two years’ experience in an administrative or project management role is preferred
Experience working collaboratively with agencies and organizations across the state.
Experience in working with families, especially families dealing with Dementia and Memory Loss.
Experience in Alzheimer’s and Dementia education, and goal setting.
The Successful Candidate Will
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of customers, i.e. co-workers, program partners, clients, and the general public.
Demonstrate skill organizing and prioritizing large volumes of work with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality, paying close attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a positive and professional approach.
Demonstrated experience with personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail; Microsoft Office experience.
Demonstrated excellence in supporting program management, including coordinating program staff and activities, marketing and materials.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
Continuation of employment is contingent upon performance and availability of funding.
This position requires extensive travel.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)
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 April 2, 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.
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