Director of the Leadership Program

• Strategic Leadership and Program Development
• Provide vision leadership and oversight for the Montana Tech Leadership Program.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan aligned with Montana Techs institutional mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain the Programs organizational structure governance model operational policies and assessment processes.
• Develop and refine a scalable hub-and-spoke model that coordinates leadership-related initiatives across academic and co-curricular programs.
• Lead the Leadership Program committee in the design of a coherent four-year developmental pathway emphasizing self-awareness ethical action collaboration resilience and impact that the Director will implement.
• Oversee continuous assessment and improvement of Program programs and initiatives.
• Student Recruitment Engagement and Mentorship
• Recruit select advise and mentor students participating in the Leadership Program cohort program.
• Foster a student-centered culture that emphasizes personal growth intellectual courage experiential learning and community engagement.
• Develop and oversee signature student experiences including seminars retreats mentorship programs community-engaged projects internships industry partnerships and interdisciplinary challenges.
• Support student leadership development opportunities across campus organizations athletics academic programs and student life initiatives.
• Promote inclusive participation and engagement among students from diverse academic backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Academic and Faculty Collaboration
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to integrate leadership-related learning outcomes into existing curricula and co-curricular experiences.
• Coordinate the development of Program-designated courses seminars and experiential learning opportunities.
• Recruit and support affiliated faculty and external partners engaged in Program programming.
• Provide faculty development opportunities related to mentorship experiential learning project-based learning and leadership pedagogy.
• Serve as a liaison among academic colleges Highlands College student affairs athletics and external partners to advance Program goals.
• Partnerships Advancement and External Engagement
• Develop and sustain partnerships with industry alumni community organizations and public-sector stakeholders to support experiential learning and workforce development.
• Collaborate with University Advancement and external partners to secure philanthropic support grants sponsorships and other external funding opportunities.
• Represent the Leadership Program and Montana Tech in external meetings conferences community events and professional organizations.
• Promote the Program through strategic communications storytelling recruitment initiatives and public engagement activities.
• Operations and Administration
• Manage the Programs operational budget and resources responsibly and strategically.
• Supervise Program staff student employees graduate assistants and affiliated personnel as assigned.
• Collect analyze and communicate data related to student participation retention engagement career outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Prepare annual reports and assessment materials demonstrating progress toward Program goals and institutional priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of Montana Technological University.

• Masters degree from an accredited institution; doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education leadership student development academic administration experiential learning or related fields.
• Evidence of effective leadership program development and organizational management.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff students administrators industry partners and community stakeholders.
• Strong communication interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success mentorship and inclusive excellence.
• Experience with strategic planning assessment budgeting and program evaluation.
• Ability to develop and sustain partnerships that support experiential learning and workforce readiness.

• Experience leading interdisciplinary or cohort-based educational initiatives.
• Experience with fundraising grant development donor relations or external partnership development.
• Experience integrating leadership development within STEM health sciences business trades or applied learning environments.
• Familiarity with workforce development and industry-engaged educational models.
• Experience supporting high-impact educational practices such as internships undergraduate research community engagement or project-based learning.

• Cover letter addressing qualifications
• Resume
• Contact information for3 professional references.

Application Requirements

For full consideration application materials must be complete.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at Montana Tech as legally required (e.g. Form I-9). Montana Tech will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring.

• Further based on the September 19 2025 Presidential Proclamation and accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Dept. of State the University may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the University is not able to pay the $100000 payment accompanying new H-1B visa petitions.

Veterans Employment Preference

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Request an Accommodation

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Why Work at Tech

Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.

Benefits Package

In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
• Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
• 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
• 11 Holidays per year
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
• Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
• 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
• Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
• Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.

*Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.

About Montana Tech

Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.