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Montana State University

Deputy Director, Montana Space Grant Consortium

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $85K

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 21st, 2025

K-12

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Deputy Director for the Montana Space Grant Consortium. The Deputy Director will support the Director in expanding and enhancing the Consortium and NASA EPSCoR programs statewide, represent MSGC nationally, manage budgets and grant processes, coordinate program evaluation, and promote STEM outreach across educational and government institutions.

Highlights

  • Lead and implement new and existing programs at statewide member institutions including student research, faculty grants, and outreach activities.
  • Manage annual grant processes for NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation and Research Group Awards.
  • Oversee budgets with the Director and Program Coordinator and compile compliance reports for NASA.
  • Promote MSGC programs across colleges, K-12 classrooms, state and federal government.
  • Travel within Montana and nationally to Space Grant and other NASA related meetings.
  • Write proposals for funding opportunities and collaborations with educational and aerospace industry partners.
  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, math, science education, or related field required; equivalent education/experience considered.
  • Experience in STEM education and/or outreach at the university level required.
  • Preferred qualifications include Ph.D., knowledge of space science, NASA programs, and experience in program administration.
  • Salary range of $65,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.