Assistant Director of Empower Student Center

Assistant Director of Empower Student Center

The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering Empower Program at Montana State University is seeking an enthusiastic and organized professional to support computing and engineering students in the growing and busy Empower Student Center. The Center provides a variety of academic and non-academic support to foster and expand access, strengthen community, and advance student success.

Position Number : 4C8462

Department : NACOE Empower Division

College of Engineering

Appointment Type : Professional Contract

Term : Fiscal Year Semester

FTE : 0.75 - 1.0

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000 annually (full-time equivalent), commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

The Empower Student Center supports College of Engineering students from a wide range of backgrounds by offering a welcoming study space along with student-centered programs and services that foster academic success and a strong sense of belonging. The Center is committed to improving retention and graduation outcomes while opening pathways for future engineering and computing students.

The Assistant Director of the Empower Student Center reports to the program's Director and collaborates closely with them to create a supportive, student-focused environment. Together, they work to advance student success and strengthen retention and graduation rates across the college. The Assistant Director works closely with students, providing one-on-one guidance to help them navigate resources across the college, university, and broader community. They oversee Empower tutors and peer mentors, coordinate professional development opportunities, and collaborate with Dean's Office staff on college-wide initiatives when appropriate.

This position requires the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with varied experiences and perspectives in a compassionate, student-centered manner. The position includes engaging with community partners, supporting outreach to K12 schools, and building relationships with Montana's two-year and Tribal colleges, which may involve travel. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on students academic and personal journeys and to contribute to a supportive environment that meets the varied needs of our student community.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide direct support services to current and prospective NACOE students to offer guidance and expertise in navigating resources.
• Provide operational management of the Empower Student Center.
• Plan and implement programs to support students in computing and engineering.
• Engage with community partners, participate in outreach activities with K12 schools, and build connections with Montana two-year and Tribal college partners.
• Foster relationships with other student success units at MSU and become knowledgeable about campus and community resources.
• Develop or connect students with opportunities to gain personal and academic skills related to workforce or research opportunities.
• Communicate with current and prospective incoming students and send out targeted communication to transfer and new students each semester.
• Provide onboarding for transfer and new students and work closely with NACOE academic advisors.
• Hire, train, and supervise Empower tutors and peer mentors.
• Engage in administrative activities including budgets, recruitment, scholarships, website and media development, and assist the Empower Director as needed.
• Maintain the Empower webpage.
• Develop summer Empower programming and support.

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :

The Successful Candidate Will :

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information :

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Posting Detail Information :

Number of Vacancies : 1

Desired Start Date : Upon completion of a successful search.

Position End Date (if temporary) : Open Date

Close Date : Applications will be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Screening of applications will begin on December 16, 2025.

Special Instructions :

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement :

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.