EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Part-time Cook (9 mos. 39 hours per week)
Salary Range: $10.00 - $11.00 DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is 39 hours per week during the school year. The Cook meets the needs of the center, children, parents, and staff; Assist in planning, purchasing supplies, preparing and serving two meals and one snack to as many as three groups of children per day in accordance with USDA/ Montana Child and Adult Food Care Program standards and meal patterns. This position will maintain a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen and eating areas; attend all staff meetings and participate in training courses to expand knowledge of child development. The position is subject to random drug testing and pre-hire drug screen is required upon hire.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• High School diploma or GED
• One year experience cooking for large groups of people
• One year working with young children
• Knowledge of USDA food program and planning nutritional meals to meet the needs of young children
• Ability to meet cleanliness and USDA requirements
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or ability to become current upon hire

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Part-time Administrative Assistant - Highway Construction Training Dept. (32 hours a week).
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, October 30, 2017; 4:00 PM

Assists the Department Head in administrative activities for the Department. Prepares reports as requested by Department Head and Director of Career and Technical Education. Maintains files for HCT Program. Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors and with tribal, local, state, and federal agencies to obtain job placement information and to assist with recruitment efforts throughout Montana and Northwest region. Advises students through the recruiting, registration and retention process. Tracks student progress throughout the year and follows up with student placement after program completion; maintains records of job placements in conjunction with the SKC Career Center and Kicking Horse Job Corps Center. Assists instructors in monitoring students on simulators and in the yard. Serves as point of contact for HCT students, potential students, and the general public. Maintains records and follows required procedures for the College's GSA Excess program. Maintains files on vehicles and equipment, including purchases, sales, transfers, repairs and maintenance. Operates computers, printers, fax machine, calculators, copy machine, and typewriters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Certification in Business or Office Professions and minimum of one year experience as administrative support staff
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Effective computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, spreadsheets, databases, and Internet
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
• Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, college enrollment and retention processes and refer students to appropriate resources
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Have knowledge of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Mission and Goals of Salish Kootenai College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in academic advising with Native American students
• Experience working with budgets and grants

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Grants & Contracts Associate
Salary Range: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Closing Date: Monday, October 30, 2017; 4:00 PM

Looking for a rewarding career?

Salish Kootenai College has an exciting internship opportunity in grants and contracts.

There are over $35 billion in grant and contract funding is distributed in the United States every year. Many tribal, public, and non-profit entities operate with numerous grants and contracts.

Every public organization in the Mission Valley has grants or contracts that must be managed.
SKC has a new program called grant projects management. The program covers all the aspects of fiscal, regulatory and project management for grants.

SKC is looking to hire a long-term intern in the Grants and Contract Office. The multi-year internship is intended to convert to regular employment with SKC once the on-the-job and academic training are complete.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Work as a key part of the grants and contract office
• Observe different grant and contract processes
• Assist the office with process improvement
• Enroll at SKC in the grants program and attend classes
• Understand and work through complex problems

Preferred items:

• SKC is looking for an individual who is excited about long term career potential in a fast paced and dynamic setting.
• CSKT Tribal member preference
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly