Public Education Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27007 For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Nika Stoop at 406-994-5338 or nikastoop@montana.edu

Classification Title Public Educ Spec Working Title Public Education Specialist Brief Position Overview

This position works with other CFE staff to evaluate the effectiveness of workshops through analysis of feedback and conducts needs assessments to inform strategic planning for faculty development initiatives. It also develops long-term workshop offerings, recommends communication improvements, and collaborates with faculty and staff to design and deliver targeted programming.

Position Number 4N0924 Department Center for Faculty Excellence Division Office of Academic Affairs Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Academic Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE .2 Benefits Eligible Not Eligible Salary $27.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type Classified Hourly If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Center for Faculty Excellence supports the professional development of all faculty (tenure-track and non-tenure track) across all career stages in the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, outreach/service and leadership. Guided by faculty interests and goals, and the values of innovation, collaboration, and partnerships, the Center is a place where faculty members connect to share knowledge and skills that support each other's growth. This position will interact with faculty from across the University to gain a broad range of input and ideas and gain experience in analysis and assessment processes, developing needs assessments and curricula, and designing and delivering workshops to faculty participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze workshops, reflections and feedback forms to assess their effectiveness and impact on student persistence for both in-person and distance education.
• Design and complete a needs assessment.
• Develop a long-term plan for workshops indicating which workshops should be offered each year and which should be offered less frequently. Also include workshops that are missing and should be offered.
• Make recommendations for advertising and communications improvements that would benefit faculty and the Center.
• Develop and conduct workshops that are identified as a need in collaboration with CFE staff and MSU faculty.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Personal experience or previous work with faculty and/or adult learners
• Taught classes at the college level
• Professionalism and maturity
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
• Respect for and appreciation of a broad range of various identities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Doctoral or terminal degree in field of Education or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Have the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate competence in organizing and prioritizing multiple work assignments, meeting deadlines, and exercising adaptability to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exercise independent judgment under minimal supervision.
• Manage work-flow processes and schedules independently.
• Handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements but is 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 accommodation. 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 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on July 21, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

This position is not eligible for new 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

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