Application instructions are located at the bottom of the page. Please apply directly through the University of Montana's career portal UM Jobs at ** https://umjobs.silkroad.com/** for positions at the University of Montana – Missoula, University of Montana Western (Dillon), and Helena College . Do not apply through Indeed.com or use easy apply through Indeed.com ** *** .

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) invites applications for a Coordinator/Instructor/Advisor position to join their team. This dynamic position is responsible for assisting the SSS Project to meet U.S. Department of Education expectations to help students persist and retain in college, stay in good academic standing, graduate from the university and, if applicable, enter graduate/professional degree program. This role is expected to work collaboratively with the TRIO team to meet grant goals and objectives and to be able to work independently, with minimal supervision to complete the primary responsibilities of this role.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Coordinator Role: Coordinates the Peer Mentoring Program that includes the hiring, training and supervising Peer Mentors and Peer Mentoring Program.

· Instructor Role: Has primary instructional responsibilities that include building and teaching the curriculum.

· Advisor Role: Advises 125 participants annually providing academic coaching, guidance and support in the areas of academic planning, course selection, degree audit, career exploration, personal issues, financial aid and literacy, and other academic and non-academic student related issues.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

• Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
• Salary for this position is $45,000-$53,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge or background in curriculum development and classroom instruction.
• Ability to continually assess curriculum to improve course content.
• Experience hiring, training and supervising employees.
• Knowledge of academic advising and course selection, financial aid, scholarships and the FAFSA application process, and strategies for student retention and success.
• Ability to advise/coach and mentor students and provide support for developing academic skills while also addressing non-academic issues or concerns.
• Understanding of marginalized students and willingness to serve as an ally for a more inclusive campus environment.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion and the skill to create an inviting and safe environment.
• Understanding of the current issues and trends in student affairs and student development.
• Practices for promoting student engagement and connection to the college.
• Knowledge of a variety of software platforms (Microsoft apps), database management systems and social media communications.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in planning and implementing workshops or activities.

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree and two (2) years of experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in higher education.

· Classroom teaching experience and curriculum development primarily for TRIO type students.

· Ability to easily build rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

· Comfort and experience working with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

· Ability to effectively convey the objectives of the TRIO SSS program and to recruit eligible student participants.

· Commitment to transparency, integrity, collaboration, communication, and ethical behavior.

· Demonstrated passion for student success, and a commitment to the University of Montana mission and purpose, as well as to high student equity standards.

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**Abou t UM **

The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

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To learn more about Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

· City of Missoula

o Video: There's This Place

o Destination Missoula

o Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce

· The State of Montana

o Visit Montana

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 may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

E mployment Eligibility. All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: ** Sunday, April 28, 2024 **by 11:59 Mountain Time

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

· Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position

· Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience

· Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

***** Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

****** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Required Skills

Required Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience working in a production warehouse as a shipping clerk and/or a combination of education and experience.
• Willing and able to work off shift, including holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word; to write business correspondence, Excel; for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas, and Outlook; for internal and external correspondence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day to accomplish tasks
• Manual and finger dexterity used regularly with some repetitive finger motions
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision; able to identify colors, small letters, and numbers; hand/eye coordination, depth perception and able to adjust focus
• Hearing and speaking
• Other conditions may include frequent reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, pinching, grasping, and gripping.
• Must be able to lift up-to 30 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot or cold manufacturing environment

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Liberty Packaging is a nationwide network of packaging companies providing supply chain solutions. Liberty Packaging is committed to providing customers with excellence in packaging solutions and service. Our corrugated manufacturing facilities allow us to create and produce a wide range of innovative corrugated products to meet our customer's needs from brown shipping boxes to sophisticated die-cut boxes, high graphic packaging and promotional packaging.

As part of the Liberty Diversified International (LDI) family of companies, Liberty Packaging has locations in San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas/Fort Worth, Mexicali, Tijuana, as well as throughout the northern Midwest. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Quarrix) and Safco Products.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.