Director of Career and Technical Education and Dual Enrollment

University of Montana•University of Montana Western, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Montana Western’s School of Outreach seeks a full-time Contract Professional to direct career and technical education, workforce development, and dual enrollment programming. The position represents UMW on the MUS Workforce Initiatives Leadership Council; oversees Youth Safety and Compliance; and leads campus partners and external stakeholders in developing and delivering dual enrollment and pathway programs. Stakeholders include 12 schools, business and industry, and higher education partners. The Director develops communication campaigns, administers state- and federally funded grants, manages budgets and forecasts future programming, and improves processing procedures across Extension, Dual Enrollment, and Certificate programs. The position participates in campus committees and statewide initiatives, oversees pathway development aligned with Future Ready payments, and manages Perkins grants. The Director supervises the Program Manager: Workforce and Outreach Marketing, the Program Manager: Dual Enrollment & Workforce, and the Administrative Associate for Outreach. The position is based in Dillon, Montana, with a stated starting date of November 2026. The University of Montana Western is an undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. A background check is required before an offer of employment. The University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in the hiring process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience with dual enrollment and workforce development programming.
Experience administering grant programs.
Experience managing budgets.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

A record of successful grant funding.
A record of progressive management responsibility.

Responsibilities

Represent UMW on the MUS Workforce Initiatives Leadership Council.
Oversee implementation and continuation of Youth Safety and Compliance at UMW.
Lead campus partners in delivering high-quality Dual Enrollment programming.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including 12 schools, business and industry, and higher education, to develop and offer Dual Enrollment and Pathway programming.
Develop communication campaigns for marketing and managing multiple program areas.
Administer multiple state- and federally funded grants annually.
Manage multiple budgets and forecast future programming.
Implement and improve processing procedures for Extension, Dual Enrollment, and Certificate programs.
Serve on campus committees and subcommittees.
Supervise personnel across workforce and dual enrollment programs, including three listed positions.
Engage in statewide initiatives promoting emerging workforce and dual enrollment initiatives.
Oversee pathway development aligned with Future Ready payments.
Manage Perkins grants.