Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Announcement Number FAC - VA - 24037

　　For questions regarding this position, please contact:

　　Mary Fran San Soucie

　　[email protected]

　　(406) 994-6648

　　For information about the position, please contact Carrie Ashe, [email protected].

　　Classification Title

　　Working Title Director, Montana Extension 4-H - Center for Youth Development and State 4-H Program Leader

　　Brief Position Overview

　　This position will provide visionary leadership and establish strategic direction for the 4-H Center for Youth Development and Montana 4-H (http://montana4h.org/) programs statewide.

　　Faculty Tenure Track Yes

　　Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate

　　Position Number 4B3688

　　Department Extension 4-H

　　Division Extension

　　Appointment Type Faculty

　　Contract Term Fiscal Year

　　Semester

　　If other, specify From date

　　If other, specify End date

　　Union Affiliation

　　FTE 1.0

　　Benefits Eligible Eligible

　　Salary Starting pay $100,000 annually and up, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

　　Contract Type MUS

　　If other, please specify

　　Recruitment Type Open

　　Position Details

　　General Statement

　　The 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU provides ongoing support to the 4-H program and serves as a statewide resource to families, communities, and youth serving organizations by providing expertise on positive youth development, program development and volunteer development. (For additional information, please visit our Extension web page at http:/montana.edu/extension.)

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Provide visionary leadership and establish strategic direction for the 4-H Center for Youth Development and Montana 4-H (http://montana4h.org/) programs that reach diverse youth across the state.

　　Perform administrative functions for the 4-H center and programs including management of the budget and supervision of the faculty and staff at the 4-H Center for Youth Development

　　Serve on the MSU Extension administrative leadership team.

　　Serve as spokesperson for MSU Extension 4-H youth programs and the efforts of the 4-H Center including representing Montana 4-H at the state, regional, national and international levels.

　　Provide leadership for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating 4-H Youth Development educational programs by involving departments, faculty, county agents, volunteer adults and youth as partners.

　　Facilitate and deliver a comprehensive professional development plan for faculty with 4-H appointments including orientation, onboarding, and continuous professional development.

　　Establish a collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors of the 4-H Foundation and supervise the Executive Director of the 4-H Foundation, serve as a trustee and member of the Executive Committee

　　Engage in scholarship, creative activity, and grantsmanship to support youth development in county, reservation and statewide 4-H Youth Development programs and professionals.

　　Establish and maintain partnerships and collaborations with campus departments and other pertinent state and private institutions and organizations to develop interdisciplinary programs that will address youth needs.

　　Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university.

　　Experience in providing leadership to a 4-H youth development program or other youth development program.

　　Demonstrated knowledge of positive youth development scholarship, research, and practice.

　　Demonstrated experience in program planning, implementation, evaluation, and communication of impact.

　　Successful experience in resource management and in procuring and managing grants.

　　Possess an academic record of scholarly accomplishments that will merit appointment as a faculty member.

　　Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

　　Academic degree in education, youth development or closely related field.

　　Successful experience in administrative leadership and supervision of personnel.

　　Demonstrated excellence in teaching, innovative delivery methods and use of technology.

　　Knowledge and/or experience collaborating with indigenous populations.

　　The Successful Candidate Will

　　Possess excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to contribute in a team environment; the ability to manage multiple and complex tasks with attention to detail; the ability and willingness to work a varying schedule that will include evenings and occasional weekends as needed. The candidate must have the ability to travel on an occasional basis and possess the ability to represent MSU Extension and the Montana 4-H Youth Development Center and its programs to others in a professional, courteous and competent manner. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with constituencies at the university, county, state and national levels; a familiarity with multi-cultural and a variety of socioeconomic audiences; an interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds, and a commitment to the principles of diversity; an understanding of the land grant university mission; and an appreciation for economically and ethnically diverse rural and urban populations. The successful candidate will also possess an understanding of the youth program development domain of the 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge Base and Related Competencies.

　　Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

　　Giving presentations to groups, travel throughout the state and occasionally throughout the country.

　　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.

　　The Program

　　Montana 4-H (http://montana4h.org/) is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension and is the largest, out-of-school youth development program in the state, reaching about 20,000 and tribal areas each year.

　　Montana 4-H, the youth development program of MSU Extension, reaches nearly 20,000.

　　The Department

　　The 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU provides ongoing support to the 4-H program and serves as a statewide resource to families, communities, and youth serving organizations by providing expertise on positive youth development, program development and volunteer development.

　　Montana 4-H, the youth development program of MSU Extension, reaches nearly 20,000 Montana kids ages six through 18 with hands-on learning.

　　Four-H clubs, camps, school enrichment programs and special interest activities immerse kids in challenging and rewarding experiences that teach them valuable life skills like leadership, citizenship and decision-making. In rural Montana and urban areas alike, 4-H youth connect with a community of peers and caring adults while discovering the limitless possibilities of their own potential.

　　The College

　　MSU Extension (http://msuextension.org/) improves the lives of Montana citizens by providing unbiased research-based education and information that integrates learning, discovery and engagement to strengthen the social, economic and environmental well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Desired Start Date Upon a successful search

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　Open Date

　　Close Date

　　Applications will be:

　　Screening of applications will begin on February 2, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

　　Special Instructions

　　Additional Information on the Required Documents:

　　Upload your curriculum vita or resume.

　　Upload cover letter outlining how you meet each required and preferred qualification.

　　Please note – for this position – Five (5) references have been requested.

　　Diversity Statement

　　Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career (https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-hiring-onboarding/dual_career/dualcareer.html) couples.

　　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.

　　MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-hiring-onboarding/dual_career/dualcareer.html