Job Description - Jobs for Montana Graduates Administrative Specialist (24143321) Jobs for Montana Graduates Administrative Specialist - (24143321)
Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.
DLI CORE VALUES:
- Responsiveness
- Respect
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Cohesiveness
It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.
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BENEFITS:
Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here.
See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:
- Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana.
- 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
- Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
- Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
- Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - click here to learn more.
- Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Click here to learn more.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
- Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
- State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.
*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
JOB DUTIES:
As a Jobs for Montana’s Graduates Administrative Specialist, you will:
- Engage with education communities in Montana to help shape and empower the workforce of tomorrow.
- Collaborate with others to support the development and administration of career development among Montana’s youth, specifically working with Montana schools and organizations that engage out-of-school youth.
- Act as a liaison between Jobs for America’s Graduates, DLI and learning communities throughout Montana.
- Coordinate, expand, and customize existing projects that allow students to promote and gain experience in their desired career pathway.
- Facilitate meetings while representing the interests of the DLI/WSD/JMG when interacting with schools, community partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with educational communities and key members to develop and maintain coordination of services.
- Report to internal partners and develop relationships within DLI to support schools.
- Build and maintain relationships with community groups, K-12 schools, post-secondary education institutions, and organizations to promote career development for students along with streamline services, share resources, and improve outcomes.
- Promote labor market, economic, and workforce data to support schools and students in career development.
- Provide technical assistance on Jobs for Montana’s resources to support schools.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:
- Knowledge to assist education communities in preparing students for career exploration and career planning.
- Understand the targeted and current growth in high demand occupations and industries of the future and understand the skills, certifications, and competencies associated with those occupations.
- Knowledge of current workforce training programs, labor market data, career development resources and problem-solving skills to increase accessibility to career advancement opportunities.
- Research and measure the effectiveness of implemented operational changes.
- Collaboration and communication is critical to working as a member of the Jobs for Montana’s Graduates Team.
- Knowledge of the challenges and opportunities facing Montana’s economic landscape, aware of the needs of private industry, and proficient in state and federal programs available to improve and expand Montana’s educational opportunities in terms of career awareness, exploration and preparation.
- Understand and apply analytical tools and techniques that contribute to the effective of statewide education goals of career readiness.
- Promote quality of services through coordination of local and statewide partnerships to support K-12 in developing career readiness for students.
- Support quality implementation of initiatives related to K-12 and higher education across the state.
- Possess excellent skills in interpersonal communication, organization, conflict resolution, time and priority management, and problem solving.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
- One year of directly related experience.
OR
- Any combination of equivalent experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed.
Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.
Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents.
Required application materials:
- Cover Letter - In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
- Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.
Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application.
All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. 30.43 - 31.41 Hourly Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan : 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time : Standard : Day Job : Yes, 25 % of the Time : Helena : Havre, Cut Bank, Wolf Point, Great Falls Agency: Department of Labor & Industry Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees : Dec 13, 2024, 9:48:59 AM : Jan 6, 2025, 11:59:00 PM Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name: Office of Human Resources | Contact Email: dliapps@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-444-7069 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant. | |
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