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Montana Digital Academy (MTDA)and EdReady Montana invite applications for a EdReady Ambassadorto join their team. The EdReady Montana Ambassador serves as the key communication conduit, trainer, and master troubleshooter for Montana Digital Academy’s EdReady Montana team in public and private schools in Montana and nationwide. Each ambassador is assigned to a specific program at MTDA, including distance learning, the Clearinghouse, or the EdReady program, but will work across the programs as needed.
Duties and responsibilities of this position include but not limited to:
- Participate in MTDA and EdReady Ambassador training, attend regular MTDA EdReady Montana meetings and communicate regularly with EdReady Montana Staff.
- Collaborate with the institutions and EdReady Montana Staff to determine how the system can be delivered to best meet the local program needs.
- Establish, maintain and evolve regular outreach, communications, marketing, and follow-up with institutions across the state, as well as consistent documentation tracking.
- Become familiar with the GeniusSIS and EdReady platform including from both the student and facilitator sides of the program.
- Provide professional development and support to institutions regarding implementation and use of the EdReady Montana program.
- Schedule, organize, and facilitate training and follow-up meetings with schools and other local affiliates.
- Maintain required documentation of time worked and travel expenses for regular submittal to Montana Digital Academy.
- Present on behalf of MTDA at national and regional conferences several times annually.
- Staff tables or booths at appropriate state and national conferences to develop leads and contacts.
- Communicate and collaborate with state and/or national organizations and partners to continually improve and expand upon EdReady Montana and EdReady Classroom.
- Collaborate with other ambassador staff to find synergies between MTDA programming.
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.
Position Details
- Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
- Salary for this position is $65,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, educational policy, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with staff, faculty, and administrators.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and technology communication tools (i.e.Zoom,Google Hangout, MS Teams).
- Ability to work independently outside of a formal office environment.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement projects.
- Ability to quickly develop a strong understanding of the EdReady program and tools.
- Ability to utilize technology for data collection and communication with EdReady Montana and local school staff.
- Ability to travel regularly across Montana and out-of-state several times annually.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Administration, or equivalent.
- Experience working with online and/or blended learning or technology-related programs in secondary schools.
- Experience implementing distance learning in a middle school or high school.
- Experience teaching and/or developing courses in an online environment.
- Experience working in or with schools in Montana.
- Experience teaching in a K-12, higher education or adult education classroom (either online or face-to-face).
About UM and the Montana Digital Academy
The University of Montana is flagship, research-intensive R1 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.
MTDA and the University of Montana have established a unique, one-of-a-kind partnership, among the statewide online schools across the United States. MTDA is the only state online program that is a part of a College of Education at a major university.
EdReady Montana is a project of MTDA. EdReady Montana provides statewide, K-higher education implementation of EdReady, an online math and English/language arts readiness tool. EdReady Montana is privately funded via a gift from the Dennis and Phyllis J. Washington Foundation. EdReady Classroom is a companion program to EdReady Montana, delivered to schools outside the state of Montana. The program combines the online math and English readiness tool with a local implementation team to assist users. Services include technical setup and support as well as both digital and offline teaching resources to support usage.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, 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.
How to Apply
Priority Application Date: Sunday, April, 28, 2024by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.
- Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
- 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.
**Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.
Missoula, Montana, United States