$ 53,315 per year, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

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.

MontanaPBS seeks an experienced, energetic and motivated Director of Development to oversee Corporate Support, Annual Giving and Major Giving. The Director develops the goals and budget for the department; strategizes fundraising plans for the year and determines priorities based on organizational goals. The Director builds relationships with potential individual, corporate and foundation donors, making presentations, writing grants for special projects and initiatives. The Director works closely with the board of the Friends of MontanaPBS to keep them informed and involved.

KUSM-TV is a public broadcasting television station licensed to Montana State University in Bozeman. The station, together with KUFM-TV, licensed to The University of Montana in Missoula, comprise MontanaPBS, a state-wide television service reaching over 400 communities. KUSM also offers complete television production services to on-campus departments, public agencies, and, as appropriate, the private sector. Additionally, KUSM provides students hands-on film and television production and broadcasting experiences in cooperation with the MSU School of Film and Photography Department.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for this position as Montana State University, MontanaPBS and KUSM-TV value diverse perspectives and are committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus and broadcasting work environment. As part of the Montana University System, MontanaPBS is able to offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes tuition waivers, employer matched retirement contributions, health and wellness.

The Director of Development will design and implement a long-range and on-going development plan for MontanaPBS including fundraising activities targeting viewers, corporations, foundations, and government funding sources. The Director will be responsible for developing and managing major gift and planned giving programs, coordinating campaigns, supervising development staff, and serving as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of MontanaPBS and other appropriate committees of the non-profit organization.

Hold a record of proven success in fundraising and team management, and will possess a very positive and professional attitude that develops and retains the respect of supervisors, peers and employees. The candidate will be creative, a problem solver and have a collaborative approach that works well across diverse audiences and disciplines. The candidate will have the ability to develop, articulate and implement a vision for the MontanaPBS Development Department. The candidate will have a track record of fostering and growing partnerships. The candidate will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, high energy, embrace and exemplify the highest standards for honest and ethical behavior, be open to new ideas, and be familiar with current trends and agendas in the public television community. Finally, the candidate will have an enthusiastic and dedicated interest in the mission and goals of Public Broadcasting.

Screening of applications will begin on March 18, 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 vitae, and
• (3) the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of three 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 #13-200" in the subject line of the email.

  • Submit materials to:

  • Aaron Pruitt, Search Committee Chair
  • KUSM-TV / MontanaPBS
  • VCB 183
  • Montana State University
  • Bozeman MT 59717
  • Phone: (406)994-5021
  • Fax: (406)994-6545
  • aaron_pruitt@montanapbs.org (underscore between aaron and pruitt)

    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.