Job Information
Montana State University Cultural Outreach & Communication Coordinator in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25122
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Lisa Perry
406-994-4880
lisa.perry2@montana.edu (%20lisa.perry2@montana.edu)
Classification Title Communications Professional
Working Title Cultural Outreach & Communication Coordinator
Brief Position Overview
The Department of Native American Studies is seeking a Cultural Outreach & Communication Coordinator for the Office of American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Service (AI/ ANSSS ) who is an advocate and mentor, committed to providing excellent student and academic support to increase the recruitment, retention and academic success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University.
Position Number 4C0021
Department Native American Studies
Division College of Letters & Science
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Minimum $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Office of American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Service is dedicated to the enrollment, achievement, and success of American Indian and Alaska Native students at Montana State University. AI/ ANSSS , through a collaborative and nurturing philosophy, supports Native students and their families navigate the transition to Montana State University and the Bozeman community. The AI/ ANSSS provides advocacy on behalf of Native students with the MSU faculty, staff, and programs while supporting Native student academic, social, personal, and cultural growth.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. This position is currently funded through June 30, 2025, with the potential to continue through June 30, 2028, dependent upon available grant funding.
Duties and Responsibilities
Liaison outreach to campus and broader community (Bozeman, Gallatin Valley, State)
Recruit and supervise mentors and mentees for AI/AN student mentorship program.
Develop, organize, plan and coordinate numerous cultural activities for student engagement and community outreach.
Coordinate and implement education, outreach and communications programs.
Coordinate events and reservations for the American Indian Hall Building.
Supervise student workers who assist with development and implementation of cultural activities and engagement opportunities.
Serve all American Indian/Alaska Native students needing and seeking to become academically and personally successful at Montana State University.
Provide culturally sensitive career and personal counseling and academic advising.
Attend and participate in all Native student-related groups on campus.
Develop, update, and maintain MSU AI/ ANSSS electronic/social media resources as related to retention and support for MSU students, including the AIC website, AI/ ANSSS website and MSU Native American Resource Directory Website.
Manage digital signage in AIH .
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience advocating for economically disadvantaged and underrepresented students.
Experience in an educational setting.
Experience coordinating and managing small and large events.
Experience giving oral presentations and speaking publicly to groups, especially college students.
Demonstrated computer and software experience, including wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, graphics, and basic web html.
Demonstrated experience working with college students or similar populations as mentor/advisor in a professional environment.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Master’s Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling or related discipline.
Grant management experience.
Knowledge of American Indian cultures, history and contemporary issues, particularly those tribes in Montana and surrounding states.
Experience advising or teaching underserved students.
Experience working with communities from all backgrounds.
Previous experience working with web content management systems.
The Successful Candidate Will
Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
Strong written, oral and communication skills.
An ability to work positively with teams and individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and interests.
Aptitude for problem solving and facilitating the work of others.
Take initiative and work well independently.
Be confident and competent in oral presentation and excel in public speaking.
Exercise good judgment in decision making.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Aptitude for graphic design and promotion and marketing for events across campus.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
The person in this position will work a varying schedule that will include evenings and occasional weekends as assigned.
Routine recruitment traveling in addition to travel to attendance at meetings, trainings, and conferences, etc.
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? Yes
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 November18, 2024; however, applications
will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been
established.
Special Instructions
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.