The VISTA Program Manager is responsible for the administration of a 30+ site, Montana-wide AmeriCorps*VISTA anti-poverty program. In that capacity, the role is responsible for managing a multi-phase, robust site development process (including designing and disseminating a Request For Proposals, regularly visiting communities in-person and meeting with potential partners and engaging local MTCC affiliates as partners); managing a transparent grant competition (including recruiting grant readers, scoring applications, negotiating with applicants, etc); VISTA site supervisor training and technical assistance; VISTA member skill and citizenship training; VISTA site performance tracking and programmatic compliance; and proposal writing.
The VISTA Program Manager is responsible for directly supervising the MTCC VISTA leader, and indirectly responsible for the corps of 30+ VISTA disburse across Montana. The role functions as part of a management team, which operates with a large degree of independence and decision making authority with regard to recruitment, performance and relationship matters. VISTA member pay (technically “living allowance”) is set by the funder, and therefore is non-negotiable.
HOW TO APPLY
Screening begins on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Applications received after 6/28 may be considered.
Upload the following materials: *Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
- Letter of interest addressing the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and job qualifications
- Detailed resume listing required education and describing work experience
- Contact information for three professional references*
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions
The skills required for the position include:
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Strong communication skills including written, and verbal, including the ability to address groups of people and community leaders
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Strong knowledge of higher education structures and systems
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Office skills including proficiency with computers, software, database management, telephones and webinars
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Ability to train others and passion for offering professional and citizenship development opportunities to corps members
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Ability to manage a statewide grant competition
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Ability to work with Montana’s diverse cultures, including tribal, aged, rural and high-poverty communities
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Knowledge about Montana communities, culture, higher education and nonprofit sectors
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Abilities to facilitate group work, develop strong partnerships and foster strong, reciprocal campus-community partnerships
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Bachelor’s degree in related field and three (3) years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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