Examples of Successful Candidate Will and Special Requirements
Successful Candidate Will:
 have effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate successfully with
faculty, staff, and students
 have superior written and oral communication skills;
 possess excellent written and oral communication skills;
 possess exceptional written communication and editing skills;
 possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, the public in person, over the
telephone, and electronically;
 ability to relate to and establish rapport with a college student population;
 demonstrate the ability to build innovative teaching, research and outreach programs;
 have the ability to work effectively with diverse populations;
 have experience communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences;
 have working knowledge of web technologies;
 have refined organizational and time management skills;
 possess leadership experience and capabilities;
 have the ability to work independently on a wide variety of tasks and in different roles;
 have the ability to balance independent work and team-oriented work;
 work productively in a team-oriented environment;
 maintain effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing
demands;
 display an aptitude for problem solving and facilitating the work of others;
 establish and maintain constructive working relationships with colleagues, contractors
and outside collaborators;
 possess a commitment to health education and promotion (or related field/research);
 possess the ability to provide leadership and assuming responsibility for organizational
and program activities;
 take initiative and work well independently;
 be skilled at prioritizing, organizing, and working on multiple projects;
 manage details well;
 be confident and competent in oral presentation and excel in public speaking;
 must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various
constituencies, including students, administrators, co-workers, and instructors;
 to exercise good judgment and self-motivation;
 maintain confidentiality of records and information;
Special Requirements:
 This position requires extensive travel and some evening and weekend work.
 This position requires working alternate working schedules including evenings and
weekends.
 Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license.
 Position requires the ability to lift on a routine basis 25 - 100 pounds with or without
accommodations.
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