Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, MSU Hilleman Scholar Success – MSU Hilleman Scholar Program
Montana State University is seeking an Associate Director for the Hilleman Scholar Success Program. This role focuses on providing leadership to improve student outcomes within the Hilleman Scholar cohort, managing program development, and fostering partnerships to enhance the program's effectiveness.
Events Services
Responsibilities
Create and support appropriate case management models for each year of the four-year Hilleman Scholars Program
Plan and coordinate the scholar experience for the Summer Success Academy, including working with housing, food services, tutoring, writing center, conference services, catering, etc
Hire, manage, train, supervise and mentor student employees including thirteen Hilleman Scholars Mentors and at least two student associates to provide program support
Identify, drive, and develop best practices, efficiencies, and project workflows in support of generating high retention and graduation rates/scholar success outcomes
Be comfortable having “crucial conversations” with scholars to help troubleshoot specific issue and to aid a sense of purpose and belonging
Communicate with teammates, campus colleagues, and management on scholar needs/issues, project status, strategy, risks, and issues
Work with the Access & Success team to resource tutoring, success advising and other supports into the program
Provide internship planning and professional development experiences related to Projects of Consequence – a signature part of the MSU Hilleman Scholars Program
Ensure scholars engage in FLOW Zones, tutoring, critical thinking, study cycle, and tiny habit training by infusing those and other program themes into the operational efforts
Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, make tradeoffs, and balance program needs within the context of the university environment
Ensure scholars attend class, engage in their coursework and maintain satisfactory academic outcomes. Manage a system of red, yellow, greens to
Plan, manage, attend Hilleman Scholar Monday night classes/meetings by working with the Director and instructors to ensure attendance and engagement
Assist with donor/investor development activities by coordinating scholar attendance and participation
Qualification
Required
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 various 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
Master's degree
Demonstrated experience with project management/case management/social work
Demonstrated experience in coordinating multiple initiatives while working with various constituents bringing project to a successful completion
Demonstrated experience with developing written content for specific audiences (donors, foundations, students, campus partners, etc.)
Demonstrated experience writing grants or reports intended to influence funding resources
Demonstrated experience planning events or programs with multiple constrains and considerations that must be thought-through or planned
Experience with spreadsheets & word processing
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
Funding
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