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Department:

School of Outreach Position:

Contract Professional, full-time, full benefits package

Wage:

$70,000

Union Affiliation:

None Starting Date:

November 2026

Location:

Dillon, Montana Benefits Include:

Insurance package, Mandatory retirement plan, Dependent partial tuition waiver, Faculty/staff tuition waiver Wellness program

Mission Statement:

School of Outreach provides quality, innovative lifelong learning opportunities by extending the educational resources of the University of Montana Western. Expectations and Responsibilities of the

Position:

• Represent UMW on the MUS Workforce Initiatives Leadership Council
• Oversee the implementation and continuation of Youth Safety and Compliance at UMW
• Lead campus partners in efforts to deliver high quality Dual Enrollment programming
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (12 schools, business and industry, higher education, etc.) to develop and offer DualEnrollment and Pathway programming
• Develop communication campaigns for marketing and managing multiple program areas
• Administer multiple state and federal funded grants annually
• Manage multiple budgets to forecast future programming
• Implement and improve processing procedures for multiple programs, including Extension, Dual Enrollment, and Certificateprograms
• Serve on multiple campus committees and subcommittees
• Supervise multiple personnel across workforce and dual enrollment programs
• Engage in statewide initiatives to promote emerging workforce/dual enrollment initiatives, including overseeing pathwaydevelopment that aligns with Future Ready payments
• Manage the Perkins grants This position will supervise the following additional positions:

Program Manager:

Workforce and Outreach Marketing

Program Manager:

Dual Enrollment & Workforce

• Administrative Associate for Outreach
• Bachelors degree
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with dual enrollment and workforce development programming
• Experience administrating grant programs
• Experience managing budgets
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in the

Microsoft Office Suite Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a record of successful grant funding
• Have a record of progressive management responsibility Application For best consideration, please submit all application materials by Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Review of applications will begin immediately following this date and will continue until the position is filled. For questions relating to this position contact Amelia Gardner-Knox at 406-683-7031 or by email at amelia.gardnerknox@umwestern.edu . A complete application

Includes:

Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable. Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire) Professional References - names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

• Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
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com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above. The University and Dillon Area The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education. Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western's faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers. The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.