$1,208.18 per month (pro-rated based on 0.49 FTE)

Founded in 1893 as a Land Grant University, Montana State University (MSU) is composed of eight academic colleges and a graduate school and boasts a friendly, supportive faculty and campus environment. Currently, the University hosts an enrollment of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. MSU is classified as one of 108 U.S. Research Universities (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation.

MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, an extended community of about 70,000 nestled in the Rocky Mountains in southwest Montana. In addition to providing access to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned for year-round recreational and cultural opportunities to include access to world class ski areas, multiple blue ribbon trout streams and the Gallatin National Forest. The local airport is served by seven national airlines with over twenty flights a day to nine cities.

Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, a symphony orchestra and choir, an annual opera, and nationally known events such as the Sweet Pea Festival of the Arts held in early August of each year. Powder Magazine identified Bozeman, with "three distinctly different" major ski resorts within an hour's drive, as the number one place to live and ski in its November 2010 Magazine. Bizjournals.com ranked Bozeman #2 on the list of American Dreamtowns - small towns that offer the best quality of life without metropolitan hassles. The K-12 educational system, growing reputation of Montana State University, and pristine natural environment of the area combine to make Bozeman one of America's most desirable university towns. Bozeman is located in the beautiful Gallatin Valley, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park.

The position will be in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, which houses Project Archaeology, a national education program co-sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management and MSU. The National Project Archaeology Office is a program within the Department and offers internships and assistantships to undergraduate and graduate students. Project Archaeology operates through a network of state and regional programs throughout the United States.

The Project Archeology Special Projects Coordinator will serve as a main support to the National Project Archaeology program. The person in this position will be responsible for a variety of projects that include coordination of professional development events, making arrangements within assigned budget, co-teaching and facilitating workshops for educators for educators, planning and conducting national Project Archaeology events such as conferences and meetings, participating in curriculum development projects and providing general office assistance as needed.
The person in this position will be expected to take the lead on each of the tasks in consultation with the program leader and other team members. For example, the employee will organize the Leadership Academy and recruit participants with guidance as needed. With each of the tasks the employee should be able to assess what needs to be done and when and complete most of the work without direct supervision. The employee should use independent authority for minor decisions and should consult the program leader and/or for larger decisions, especially those involving expenditures. The employee will be in possession of some basic information (names, addresses, social security numbers, etc.) of Project Archaeology participants and will be expected to keep all such information confidential.

• Plan, organize and coordinate the annual Project Archaeology Leadership Academy, recruit participants, co-teach and provide other instructional support.

• Coordinate the online course (offered 3 times a year) in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Utah and the University of Utah.

• Collaborate and provide support in area of planning and conducting the Biennial Project Archaeology Coordinator’s Conference and the Biennial Project Archaeology Leadership Team Retreat.

• Actively participate in curriculum development projects and support maintenance of existing curricular materials as needed.

• Ensure proper records and data management.

• Collaborate with campus partners including but not limited to Departments of Native American Studies, Education, History, American Studies, Office of Sponsored Programs, Extended University, and the Museum of the Rockies.

The successful candidate will possess ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public; effectively organize and prioritize multiple, simultaneous work assignments while meeting deadlines; take initiative and be willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needs arise; take initiative and be willing to fill in knowledge gaps where and when needed (archaeology and/or education); ensure that all work is in compliance with MSU policies and procedures and represent Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the National Project Archaeology program to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Screening of applications will begin on March 8, 2013 and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

To apply, submit the following:

• (1) a letter of application addressing all of the above required and preferred qualifications, and
• (2) a current resume or curriculum vita, and
• (3) a business writing sample, and
• (4) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three (3) current professional references.

  An application packet addressing all of the above listed items is highly encouraged. Missing materials and/or information may not be requested and may result in your application not being considered for the position.

  Electronic submissions in PDF format are preferred, and must have the applicant's signature on the letter of application. For electronic submittals, please indicate "Applicant - Search #13-177" in the subject line of the email.

  • Submit materials to:

  • Crystal Alegria
  • Project Archaeology Research Assistant Search Committee
  • Department of Sociology and Anthropology
  • Montana State University
  • 2-128 Wilson Hall
  • Bozeman MT 59717
  • (406)994-6925
  • calegria@montana.edu

    In order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Click here for the forms and information regarding Veterans Preference. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.