Workforce Development Project Manager Center for Children Families and Workforce Development

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The

UM Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development

(Center) seeks a

Workforce Development Project Manager

to in training, research and innovation to bolster Montana’s human service, public health, education, and early childhood workforce.

Essential duties of the job in the following areas include: 

Workforce Development Coordination.

Support the coordination of statewide training, including managing registrations, training materials and continuing education units. Prepare online learning module shells for upcoming programs, updates and maintains course content within the learning management system. Build required online course content in learning management system and updates as directed by the project lead. Support principal investigators and project leads to ensure lead times for course planning are followed, and proactively follows up with project leads to ensure course updates are implemented on schedule. Assist in ensuring content writers, evaluators, designers, and project leads submit content on time. Complete quality control checks of course material for consistent formatting, the accuracy of dates, links, and general grammar and spelling, identifying and logging findings with specific feedback to the project lead.   

Research/Evaluation Support.

Assist principal investigators in developing research and evaluation methods, collecting research and evaluation data, co-developing reports and data visualization dashboards, and publishing them through the Center’s webpage. Translate research and evaluation findings into accessible formats to increase access and utility of results and findings to Montana leaders and contractors. Aid in self-assessment and evaluation of Center projects, including meeting deliverables in a timely fashion and meeting stated outcomes.

Project Management.

Project management including budget oversight, and communication with funders and sub-grantees. Collaborate with principal investigators in grant coordination including stakeholder outreach and engagement, management of grant deliverables, and assistance with grant accounting and grant reporting. Lead efforts for ongoing monitoring and quality improvement. Aid in self-assessment and evaluation of Center projects including meeting deliverables in a timely fashion and meeting stated outcomes. Create and manage web-site content and social media content. Develop ‘pipeline’ projects and new proposals

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.

Job 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 $48,000-$52,000 per year commensurate with qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge

Tableau data visualization software, Qualtrics, RedCap, SPSS, SAS and similar research software 

Learning management systems (Moodle, Canvas), and best practices in adult eLearning

Research and evaluation methods, data collection and analytical processes used in social science research 

Understand the multiple systems and responsibilities of the systems that serve Montana’s children, youth, and families particularly those whose health is compromised by social conditions  

Manage grant deliverables, monitor for ongoing quality improvement, and contribute to grant reports and financial monitoring

Extensive knowledge of the systems that provide mental health, social, educational and correctional services to Montana’s child, youth, and families

Skills

Experience designing and developing research studies to evaluate programs and feed results back into services

Assume leadership in conducting advanced literature reviews relevant to the social problems experienced by Montana’s children and families

Identify, aggregate, and analyze data obtained from research studies and public sources

Exceptional organizational and time management skills 

Excellent relational and communication skills  

Proficiency in determining if documents, websites, and other media platforms meet accessibility standards 

Abilities

Learn and apply new software programs to continually improve the quality of the Center’s research reports and data dashboards for policymakers and key leaders statewide

Respond to new needs, manage multiple projects, and prioritize deadlines to ensure the development and delivery of high-quality products

Lead and co-lead in identifying, developing, and implementing new projects that respond to the needs of social service professionals

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field 

At least one year of experience managing projects and/or assisting in conducting research and evaluation

Experience using local and statewide data to design and improve programs

About the UM Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development and UM

The mission of the Center is enhancing the health of Montanans by transforming the systems that serve us. We envision a Montana where everyone is served by high quality and equitable systems of care. 

Nestled in at the base of Mount Sentinel and on the banks of the Clark Fork River, UM campus is described as one of the most beautiful in the US. The region boasts unparalleled year around recreational opportunities and a vibrant arts and culture community. UM offers a unique opportunity for professional growth in a magnificent environment. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

UM provides a culture that values hard work, intellectual curiosity, diversity, collegiality, innovative thinking, and teamwork, making it a great place to grow and develop professionally. Located in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, UM attracts first rate teachers, researchers, and students from around the world. A city within a city – with its own eateries, stores, medical facilities, banking and postal services, and zip code – UM has an increasingly diverse population and rich culture.

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

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University Highlights

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, 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. Employment 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).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu