Director for the Montana Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) Program

Montana State University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25162
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Jovanka Voyich
jovanka@montana.edu
406-994-7184
Classification Title Managing Director
Working Title Director for the Montana Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) Program
Brief Position Overview
The MMLS Director will play an integral role in all aspects of this program, from reviewing applications to coordinating clinical site education schedules and courses. This full-time, year-round position reports directly to the MCB Department Head, with responsibilities divided between teaching and program administration.
Position Number 4C4635
Department Microbiology & Cell Biology
Division College of Agriculture/MAES
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $86,000 - $88,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type LOA
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Montana Medical Laboratory Science (MMLS) Professional Program, housed within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Montana State University, was developed in 2008 and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). The program has been highly successful and has helped to alleviate the critical need for medical laboratory scientists in the state of Montana, especially in rural communities. Each year the program accepts approximately 18 students from Montana State University, the University of Montana, and Montana State University-Billings. In addition, it is affiliated with major hospitals and 26 rural hospitals throughout Montana where students participate in clinical laboratory training.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage all MMLS employees including: the Associate Director, faculty, teaching assistances, and student workers.
  • Monitor and determine the MMLS budget. Collaborate with the Department Head to determine appropriate use of funds, wages/salaries of staff, etc.
  • Oversee MMLS program communications with students, clinical affiliates, MMLS faculty, and educational coordinators at the hospital affiliates. Maintain all affiliate agreements with external training programs, campuses, and hospitals.
  • Direct all activities associated with NAACLS accreditation – periodic reviews, annual report, 5–10-year self-study, site visit and accreditation documentation, and conduct surveys of employers and students.
  • The position includes teaching laboratory and other courses directly relevant to the MMLS curriculum/options and developing and maintaining on-line curricular materials for the fall and spring semesters. Teaching duties also include coordinating student research projects, and lab simulation.
  • Advising duties include: advising 40-60 students each semester, responding to ongoing student inquires through the year, certifying students for graduation, new student orientations, and recruiting needs for the MMLS program.
  • Oversee the Educational Laboratories, this includes: cooperating with media preparations staff, scheduling room requests for other programs and courses, and maintaining/acquiring bacterial and fungal cultures as required by these various lab courses. Coordinate with the Media Preparation Supervisor for purchase of supplies, small equipment, and large equipment.


Secondary duties assigned to this position:
  • Manage the program application process, including participating in the selection process of 15 students for the next year’s class.
  • Conduct site visits of students at the hospitals each fall and spring.
  • Assist in the development of a Medical Laboratory Sciences Master’s Degree program proposal.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Holds an ASCP-BOC or ASCPi – BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
  • Has a minimum of three years clinical experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
  • Has a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
  • Has earned a master’s or doctoral degree.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and professional service.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in instruction and mentoring in a Medical Laboratory Sciences Program.
  • Demonstrated program management experience, including budgeting.
  • Have computer skills that would allow use of university-based on-line distance learning systems and other computer programs such as: Power Point, Word Processing, or Excel.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Have demonstrated outstanding communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative environment with various constituencies in a complex organization.
    • Provide effective leadership and direction.
    • Be driven to help develop and expand the MMLS Program.
    • Develop and maintain professional relationships with outside interests.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    • Must possess a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and meet all State of Montana requirements to operate State/University vehicles. (If successful candidate possesses a valid out-of-state driver’s license, must obtain a valid Montana driver’s license within 60 days of hire.)


    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
    • This position requires that a person must have the laboratory skills to carry out diagnostic procedures in a safe manner.
    • Be able to lift to 25lbs.


    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:
    Screening of applications will begin on March 1, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    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.
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