Deputy Director of Western SARE

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $85K - $90K

💻 Other

🗓️ August 13th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Deputy Director of Western SARE. The role involves overseeing Chapter 1 WSARE programs, managing grant processes, supervising staff, and supporting the WSARE Director operationally and in their absence. The position requires fostering partnerships, conducting program evaluations, and representing WSARE at various forums.

Highlights

Supervise WSARE Chapter 1 programs including Research and Education, Farmer/Rancher, Professional + Producer, and Graduate Student grants.
Manage grant proposal processes from call for proposals, review, and awarding to reporting and evaluation.
Communicate and collaborate with WSARE partners, organize meetings, and conduct outreach including webinars and site visits.
Provide operational support and backup leadership for the WSARE Regional Director.
Directly supervise Program Coordinator II; indirectly supervise Program Manager and Fiscal Manager.
Required qualifications include a doctorate in a relevant field, research experience in agriculture or natural resources, grant management experience, work with agricultural producers, and supervisory experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience working with diverse groups and grant proposal review experience.
Salary range is $85,000 - $90,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet Montana state driving requirements.
Position is professional appointment with eligibility for benefits and exempt from collective bargaining.