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Montana State University

LIFE Scholars Program Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ July 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a LIFE Scholars Program Director. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the LIFE Scholars program, leading a team to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals while fostering a supportive community.

Highlights
  • Oversee strategic planning and execution of the LIFE Scholars inclusive program.
  • Advocate for students' rights and foster community engagement among stakeholders.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop program staff, interns, and peer partners.
  • Conduct program evaluations and implement improvements based on data.
  • Handle program budgeting and fundraising efforts for sustainability.
  • Create and maintain marketing and recruitment initiatives.
  • Directly support student recruitment, advising, course registration, and academic accommodations.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, housing, and community partners to enhance student success.
  • Requires a master's degree in special education or related field and minimum 3 years' experience working with individuals with disabilities.
  • Preferred experience includes program management, budget oversight, fundraising, community agency connections, and higher education experience.