Program Lead, Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26428 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Michelle U. Grocke-Dewey

406-994-4711

michelle.grocke@montana.edu

Classification Title Program/Project Lead Working Title Program Lead, Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum Brief Position Overview

The successful candidate will manage a growing, nationally recognized health promotion program called the Mental Wellness Conversation Program. In addition to serving as the main point of contact for this educational program, the candidate will travel to support current MWCC facilitators, design marketing and outreach materials, and oversee the program website. The position also involves supporting any state-specific modifications of the MWCC curriculum, as well as program evaluation.

Position Number 4C7565, Suffix 00 Department Human Development &Community Health Division College of Education, Health & Human Development Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 annually Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

This position is funded by a USDA grant that is run through the Department of Human Development and Community Health, located in the College of Education, Health and Human Development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the National usage and dissemination of the Mental Wellness Conversation Curriculum (MWCC)

• Serve as a liaison between curriculum writers and current facilitators, as well as host quarterly meetings (there are currently 61 active facilitators across 14 states/territories)

• Manage the MWCC website on the montana.edu site

• Create MWCC marketing materials and how-to guides (as needed, continuous task)

• Complete day-to-day tasks as it relates to MWCC program management

• Manage the content modification of the original MWCC for a teen audience

• Work with the MWCC graphic designer to:

• 1) Create the graphics for the teen MWCC version, and

• 2) Adapt the MWCC for other states as requested

• Assist with program evaluation and program impact reporting to current funders and stakeholders

• Travel as needed throughout MT and the Western United States to assist MWCC facilitators with MWCC programming

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Community Health, Human Development and Family Science or related field,or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2-3 years of experience working with public health programming
• Demonstrated experience managing websites

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• A Master's degree in Community Health, Human Development and Family Science or related field
• Demonstrated experience with website development
• Demonstrated experience with public health program evaluation

The Successful Candidate Will

• The ability to work independently
• The ability to think creatively
• The ability to work with multiple facilitators and stakeholders from a wide variety of backgrounds
• The ability to host quarterly virtual meetings

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position occasionally involves travel throughout the state of Montana and the Western Region of the United States.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 June 16, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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