What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resource Development Coordinator position at Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement?
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27089 For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Kari Finley
kari.finley@montana.edu
307-272-8505
Classification Title Research Professional Working Title Resource Development Coordinator Brief Position Overview
The Center for Health and Safety Culture is seeking a Resource Development Coordinator to contribute to Center research, technology transfer and support services.
We are a highly collaborative team of researchers and scientists from diverse fields who, together, share in their passion for improving health and safety and strengthening communities. Every day we come to work eager to solve complex problems and make the world a better place.
This position will support the team across multiple projects addressing health and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for growing safe and healthy behaviors within communities.
Position Number 4C4532 Department Center for Health & Safety Culture Division Office of Research and Economic Development Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 0.5 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary starting at $47,900 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) is an interdisciplinary center serving communities and organizations through research, training, and support services to cultivate healthy and safe cultures. We are a highly motivated and collaborative center that is passionate about serving communities to improve their quality of life. We recognize that every community has its own strengths that should be honored and celebrated. Our research goal is to help communities recognize, grow, and align these strengths with their community goals. We also provide training and guidance to increase the capacity of communities to achieve these goals.
The Center is dedicated to applying research to develop sustainable solutions to complex social problems. This new member will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers who are dedicated to each other and the mission to serve organizations and communities in the public health areas of traffic safety, interpersonal violence, substance misuse, and child wellbeing.
Program
Our research focuses on understanding how culture impacts behavior – especially behavior associated with health and safety. Our work is grounded in a behavioral model based on the social environment and the influence of culture defined as the belief system shared within an identified group. This broadly operating model to measure, analyze, and transform culture is called “Positive Culture Framework” (PCF). This framework is grounded in validated psychological models of human social behaviors related to health and safety. We address a variety of issues working with tribal, federal, state, and community agencies as well as private non-profit and for-profit organizations and companies. Current research projects include promoting child and family wellbeing, growing traffic safety culture, and preventing and addressing substance misuse and stigma.
Duties and Responsibilities
Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.
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? No
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
Screening of applications will begin on October 5, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27089 For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Dr. Kari Finley
kari.finley@montana.edu
307-272-8505
Classification Title Research Professional Working Title Resource Development Coordinator Brief Position Overview
The Center for Health and Safety Culture is seeking a Resource Development Coordinator to contribute to Center research, technology transfer and support services.
We are a highly collaborative team of researchers and scientists from diverse fields who, together, share in their passion for improving health and safety and strengthening communities. Every day we come to work eager to solve complex problems and make the world a better place.
This position will support the team across multiple projects addressing health and safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for growing safe and healthy behaviors within communities.
Position Number 4C4532 Department Center for Health & Safety Culture Division Office of Research and Economic Development Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 0.5 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary starting at $47,900 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Center for Health and Safety Culture (CHSC) is an interdisciplinary center serving communities and organizations through research, training, and support services to cultivate healthy and safe cultures. We are a highly motivated and collaborative center that is passionate about serving communities to improve their quality of life. We recognize that every community has its own strengths that should be honored and celebrated. Our research goal is to help communities recognize, grow, and align these strengths with their community goals. We also provide training and guidance to increase the capacity of communities to achieve these goals.
The Center is dedicated to applying research to develop sustainable solutions to complex social problems. This new member will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers who are dedicated to each other and the mission to serve organizations and communities in the public health areas of traffic safety, interpersonal violence, substance misuse, and child wellbeing.
Program
Our research focuses on understanding how culture impacts behavior – especially behavior associated with health and safety. Our work is grounded in a behavioral model based on the social environment and the influence of culture defined as the belief system shared within an identified group. This broadly operating model to measure, analyze, and transform culture is called “Positive Culture Framework” (PCF). This framework is grounded in validated psychological models of human social behaviors related to health and safety. We address a variety of issues working with tribal, federal, state, and community agencies as well as private non-profit and for-profit organizations and companies. Current research projects include promoting child and family wellbeing, growing traffic safety culture, and preventing and addressing substance misuse and stigma.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of resources that promote the Center’s research to various audiences.
- Oversee the iterative development processes associated with resource development (including content and editing revisions, design revisions, etc.).
- Track multiple resources simultaneously (timelines, deliverables, content development progress, design progress, revisions, dissemination activities, etc.) and communicate progress to the project lead and Center team.
- In collaboration with other Center staff, contribute to the development of resources and other research project deliverables.
- Revise resource materials based on feedback and adapt resources for additional audiences as needed.
- Prepare and coordinate project deliverables for submission ensuring compliance with accessibility (ADA), design, and quality standards.
- Support the dissemination of research and other resources through traditional and emerging dissemination channels to a wide range of audiences.
- Monitor and track resources dissemination activities to inform improvements.
- Identify new and novel ways to reach focus audiences to inform outreach strategies.
- Assist with the development of communication plans for a variety of health and safety audiences.
- Collaborate on the Center’s outreach and engagement efforts to include coordinating promotion of research and resources through email, websites, social media, webinars, and other appropriate dissemination channels.
- Participate in project meetings and communication activities that help grow and promote the Center.
- Other related tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated skills to support assigned work,or an equivalent amount of experience.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Experience developing evidence-based health and safety resources for various audiences, such as toolkits or guidance documents.
- Experience integrating effective graphic design and/or collaborating with graphic design professionals.
- Experience working with multiple project leads.
- Working knowledge of resource dissemination channels including social media applications, webinar platforms, and newsletter applications like constant contact.
- Understanding of 508 compliance and experience creating compliant documents.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Work well under tight deadlines, handle multiple tasks at once with great attention to detail.
- Be self-directed and demonstrate initiative.
Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding.
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? No
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
Screening of applications will begin on October 5, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).