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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*.
The Athletics Department invites applications for a Sports Program Coordinatorto serve as the central and independent support for all aspects of the women's and men's basketball programs. This includes: public relations, financials, organizational, clerical, travel, event planning, and general support of all coaching staff members for those two sports. This position has a high level of initiative and independence in performing the job, especially due to the financial responsibilities of this position; the complexity of the assigned tasks is high. In this position you will be responsible for all financial aspects of the programs: procard manager; travel manager; Banner data coding and entry; finances associated with special fundraising events for Hoop Club and Roundball; serves as liaison to departmental budget office. The person is this position is expected to make decisions independently.
ProCard Account Manager:
The person in this position serves as the procard account manager for the athletic director, two (2) associate athletic directors, accounting associate, three (3) academic coordinators (along with seven (7) Sports Programs referenced earlier).
General Responsibilities:
Athletic Department employees and those university employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.
Required Skills:
Minimum Required Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
About the Athletics Department and UM:
The University of Montana is a member of the Big Sky Conference and affiliated with Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Our purpose is to provide a sound, competitive intercollegiate athletics program that represents the university in an impeccable manner, and provides student-athletes the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, ethically, and socially. In doing so, the athletic program will provide: (1) coaching of the finest quality, (2) facilities that provide excellent venues for safe and high-caliber competition, (3) academic assistance to enhance academic success, (4) customer service that is consistently excellent and (5) incentives and initiatives to retain quality coaches, employees and student-athletes. Our main objective is to assist young men and women in their educational pursuits to the fullest through support, guidance and motivational programs. This assistance is intended to provide maximum opportunity for student-athletes to reach their full potential.
The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research 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. 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.
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.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
Position Details:
Position Title: Sport Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator II)
Position Number: 129520
Department: Athletics
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary: $18.585/hr.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
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).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 26, 2023by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
*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.
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*.
The Athletics Department invites applications for a Sports Program Coordinatorto serve as the central and independent support for all aspects of the women's and men's basketball programs. This includes: public relations, financials, organizational, clerical, travel, event planning, and general support of all coaching staff members for those two sports. This position has a high level of initiative and independence in performing the job, especially due to the financial responsibilities of this position; the complexity of the assigned tasks is high. In this position you will be responsible for all financial aspects of the programs: procard manager; travel manager; Banner data coding and entry; finances associated with special fundraising events for Hoop Club and Roundball; serves as liaison to departmental budget office. The person is this position is expected to make decisions independently.
ProCard Account Manager:
The person in this position serves as the procard account manager for the athletic director, two (2) associate athletic directors, accounting associate, three (3) academic coordinators (along with seven (7) Sports Programs referenced earlier).
General Responsibilities:
- Organization and information hub for the basketball programs: keeps current on all office events, athletic events and Adams Center events; communicates information to appropriate staff
- Serve as the point person for facility scheduling for the basketball programs. Work with the assigned assistant coach, and Adams Center staff to ensure proper scheduling of practices and competition for the basketball teams
- Serve as the point person for the eligible Sky Club membership database: field questions regarding Sky Club membership; updates guest names in the database from member requests
Athletic Department employees and those university employees outside the Athletic Department with NCAA rules compliance responsibilities are subject at all times to NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance. Failure to conduct oneself as such will result in disciplinary or corrective action up to and including immediate discharge.
Required Skills:
- Strong diplomatic and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, business English, grammar, spelling, composition and punctuation.
- Oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with Intercollegiate Athletics staff, students, coaches, UM faculty, staff and the public.
- Demonstrated skill in the operation of personal computers and related word processing, spreadsheet and database software (Microsoft Office) and standard office equipment: copiers, fax machine, multi-line phone system.
- Public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills, including ability to provide exceptional customer service to the public.
- Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions while maintaining a professional, personable demeanor.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work demands.
- Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work on projects independently.
Minimum Required Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in athletics setting.
About the Athletics Department and UM:
The University of Montana is a member of the Big Sky Conference and affiliated with Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Our purpose is to provide a sound, competitive intercollegiate athletics program that represents the university in an impeccable manner, and provides student-athletes the opportunity to develop physically, mentally, ethically, and socially. In doing so, the athletic program will provide: (1) coaching of the finest quality, (2) facilities that provide excellent venues for safe and high-caliber competition, (3) academic assistance to enhance academic success, (4) customer service that is consistently excellent and (5) incentives and initiatives to retain quality coaches, employees and student-athletes. Our main objective is to assist young men and women in their educational pursuits to the fullest through support, guidance and motivational programs. This assistance is intended to provide maximum opportunity for student-athletes to reach their full potential.
The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research 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. 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.
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.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
- University of Montana
- Video: Mission First, People Always
- City of Missoula
- Destination Missoula
- Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
- The State of Montana
- Visit Montana
Position Details:
Position Title: Sport Program Coordinator (Program Coordinator II)
Position Number: 129520
Department: Athletics
Work Schedule: Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary: $18.585/hr.
Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period: Six months minimum
Benefits Include: Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
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).
Must be eligible to work in the United State upon hire. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 26, 2023by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via "New Resume/CV" button below.
A complete application Includes:
- Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable.
- 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.
