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Montana Jobs in Education: Sites & Strategies. Patricia Reuss, Director Career Services & Co-Op Education Montana State University-Billings November 20, 2003.
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Montana Jobs in Education: Sites & Strategies Patricia Reuss, DirectorCareer Services & Co-Op Education Montana State University-BillingsNovember 20, 2003
Jobs in Big Sky Country Yellowstone River near Billings Photo by Tim Urbaniak, College of Technology, MSU-Billings
Montana Education Vacancies • Office of Public Instructionhttp://jobsforteachers.opi.state.mt.us • University Education Programs BSEE & BSSE = UM-WesternBSEd & MSEd = MSU-Billings, MSU-NorthernBS/MSEd & Ed.S & Ed.D = MSU-Bozeman, University of Montana-Missoula
For All Job Seekers:Submit Universal Application: 180 daysGet Email re: JobsConduct Vacancy Search Learn More about MT For MT Employers:Post Vacancies: 90 daysView RésumésGet Email re: ApplicantsSearch Applicant Pool OPI Website Featureshttp://jobsforteachers.opi.state.mt.us
OPI for All Job Seekershttp://jobsforteachers.opi.state.mt.us • FREE service! • Submit Universal Application, used by MT SD’s Includes: résumé & introductory statement, work & educational history, veterans’ preference • Subscribe to email notices of new jobs • Search listings & view all postings: 2,000/yr • Learn about MT communities: Maps & more • Find “Teacher Next Door” housing through HUD
OPI for MT Employers Onlyhttp://jobsforteachers.opi.state.mt.us • FREE service! • Post vacancies; emailed to 1,800+ job seekers • View job seekers’ on-line résumés • Get email notification with each new applicant • Search for applicants by major/certification • Adopt Universal Application for district use
Ed Vacancies & Services:University Career Services Offices • Billingswww.msubillings.edu/careers • Bozeman www.montana.edu/careers • Missoula www.umt.edu/career • Northern www.msun.edu/stuaffairs.career.index.htm • Westernwww.umwestern.edu/stulife.career.htm
University Services for Job Seekers Services vary by campus • Free to new/recent grads • No/low-cost registration for alumni • View jobs; post résumés • Attend Career Fairs (low/no charge to students)MSU-Billings: Teacher Recruitment Interviews April 29, 2004 • Schedule interviews with on-campus recruiters
University Services for Employers Services vary by campus • Free posting of PT/FT jobs • Search student databases; view résumés • Attend Career FairsMSU-Billings Teacher Recruitment Interviews April 29, 2004 • Schedule on-campus interviews
Strategies for Success • Use all resources: MUS campuses & OPI are independent, so one posting does not fit all. • Think strategically: Who has the info you need? Ask for it!
To Learn More… • OPI: Betsy Nordell 406.444.1626 • Teacher Certification: Margaret Bowles 406.444.3150 • MEA/MFT: Tom Bilodeau 406.442.4250 • MSU-Billings: Pat Reuss 406.657.2168
“Work” in Montana! Lost Lake near Red Lodge Photo by Tim Urbaniak, College of Technology, MSU-Billings
Career Services www.msubillings.edu/careers Montana State Univ-Billings PH: 406.657.2168FAX: 406.657.2189