Employment

General Summary:

In accord with the Salish Kootenai College Mission Statement and College Vision, the Division of Natural Resources seeks to hire a hydrology instructor with fisheries experience in applied hydrological measurements, fluvial processes, general fisheries biology and hydrological and fisheries management tools for natural and cultural resource management for tribal organizations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Hydrology Instructor

• Modify or develop courses and curriculum in AS and BS programs.

• Teach classes on groundwater hydrology, soil science, introductory geology, and data visualization and analysis, in AS, BS, (and potentially) MS programs.

• Work with other faculty in Natural Resources to bridge curriculum for inclusion in classes across all-natural resource fields/departments.

• Serve on graduate research committees and closely advise undergraduate and graduate students conducting research in related fields.

• Develop course syllabi in accord with SKC policy/

• Incorporate student learning outcomes, department objectives and the 4 C’s into curriculum, in accord with SKC mission and department goals.

• Develop modules and instruct using hybrid and/or online technology, as needed.

COURSE SCHEDULING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Develop curriculum in accord with SKC mission and goals.

• Update and maintain curriculum in accord with current catalog.

• Develop and teach support courses for other SKC departments, as needed.

• Coordinate with other departments to develop courses or shared courses, as needed.

• Evaluate challengeable courses.

• Maintain timely and correct paperwork, including quarterly book orders, time and leave reports, grades, syllabi, office hours, and other forms.

MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES

• Participate in SKC committees.

• Attend SKC general staff meetings.

• Attend SKC Administration meetings.

• Participate in Natural Resources graduate program meetings as appropriate.

ASSESSMENT OUTCOMES

• Assist in the preparation of yearly departmental outcomes and assessment reports.

• Collect and supply coursework outcomes assessment and evaluation data.

• Support the completion of program reviews (every 4 years).

STUDENT ADVISING

• Develop advising modules.

• Work with Enrollment Services to maintain current and correct institutional reports.

• Maintain current advising files for all advisees.

• Evaluate student transcripts for transfer students, as needed.

• Help prepare graduation paperwork, including course transfer, course waiver, course substitution and graduation applications.

• Keep current on changes that affect student advising and mentoring.

• Advise students in accord with department and college policies.

• Help identify and advise students into tutoring, as needed.

• Provide mentoring for students in the program.

OTHER

• Provide role modeling to students of professional working relationships, including (but not limited to):

-Interpersonal and professional written and verbal communication skills

-Organizational, conflict management and teamwork skills

-Citizenship skills

• Integrate culturally competent materials into coursework, with focus on issues related to Native experience, indigenous methodology and indigenous research methods

• Participate in grant-writing, grant administration, research and outreach and recruiting activities as assigned or approved.

• Understand appropriate role as representative of SKC outside the campus environment.

• Know and follow SKC administrative policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in geohydrology, hydrology, soil science, or closely related field in the natural resources.

• Three years’ experience in scientific research or science applications in natural resources (may include graduate research).

• Experience teaching undergraduates in sciences or natural resources, including field instruction.

• Experience mentoring and supporting Native students or co-workers, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, software and methods relevant to natural resource management and incorporate them into classes.

• Ability to safely engage/participate in field-based classes that can be physically challenging, require specialized safety training, and require safe driving skills in remote areas.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email venessa_sandoval@skc.edu  david_miller@skc.edu  Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The role of the lab instructor is to facilitate individual and group opportunities of learning that allow students to meet the educational outcomes of the BSN Nursing Program. To achieve these outcomes, instructors and students form a partnership in an atmosphere of care and mutual respect.

The role of the lab instructor includes coordinating, managing, and teaching in the skills labs. The individual in this position will assure the effective and efficient operation of the lab, assess and provide for meeting program and student needs, and oversee the operation of high, medium, and low fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of the lab equipment. The individual in this position is expected to be generally present and available throughout the year during the normal business hours of the college, and may occasionally have work obligations outside of the college’s normal business hours. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, updates, and monitors lab policies, procedures, use, and operations

• Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of ab equipment

• Develops, presents, evaluates and refines scenarios for student experiences, utilizing role playing, props and dialogue to create a realistic learning environment in conjunction with the diverse learning styles of students

• Develops and implements lab skills and scenarios to meet accreditation standards

• Creates and maintains a respectful and professional working environment, incorporating active learning, reflective thinking, and a confidential debriefing process

• Performs data analysis to evaluate learning and satisfaction with the provision of services

• Continuously updates and refines lab experiences based on identified needs and serves as a resource for didactic faculty to ensure alignment of course content with lab activities

• Monitors and assures appropriate standards of lab cleanliness, provides for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement

• Orients instructors as appropriate in lab procedures, location, and use of materials, and operation of equipment

• Responsible for business development of the lab, establishes community partners, develops income generated projects, seeks grants and other funding sources in collaboration with the Director of Clinical, Lab, and Simulation

• Oversees lab supplies and materials management; orders supplies on a systematic basis to ensure seamless lab instruction with appropriate and essential materials

• Formulates budget recommendations

• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment, complies with college health and safety policies, practices, and programs in keeping with occupational health & safety legislation and regulations

• Models professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, excellence, attendance, and cultural competence

• Performs remediation with students as needed

• Instructor will participate in nursing faculty meetings to identify program improvement needs relating to lab instruction

• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical, Lab, and Simulation to identify goals and evaluate student outcomes for the Clinical, Lab, and Simulation (CLS) and to incorporate lab experiences into each course to meet course learning outcomes

• Evaluates own learning needs and seeks educational opportunities to maintain competency

• Any other duties as may be appropriately assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications:

The nursing lab instructor will hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program and an accredited college. A Master of Science in Nursing degree is preferred. Experience with lab instruction program is preferred. Active in professional organizations related to nursing education is preferred.

The nursing skills lab instructor shall hold an unencumbered, active license as a Registered Nurse in Montana or be eligible to apply for one via reciprocity from another state. Nursing lab instructor will possess a clear background check.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855. Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement (E.I. cover letter, resume and transcripts). Information you provide will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The College and Career Ready Coach will provide comprehensive college and career preparatory services to middle and high school students in one or more of the following schools: Arlee, Charlo, Hot Springs, Polson, Ronan, St. Ignatius, and Two Eagle River.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate and implement college and career readiness activities to assist students in selecting and preparing for an academic or career pathway. Work within the school setting and with community partners to meet student, family, and program needs. Provide student mentorship, academic assistance, and career exploration activities. Plan and lead college tours and other experiential activities, connect students with academic and work-based learning opportunities, implement student portfolio projects, coordinate and lead guest speakers and other events, and complete record keeping and grant compliance tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree; experience organizing and leading college/career preparatory or similar programs with middle/ high school students;

• ability to assist students with high school level academic work;

• familiarity with college and career application processes;

• ability to collaborate with students, parents, and other community partners; excellent writing, communication, computer, organizational, and time-management skills.

• Must successfully complete a background check (fingerprinting) due to working with minors and a pre-employment drug test.

• Must be willing to coordinate and lead academic and work-based learning field experiences during the academic year and summer.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Three years of teaching or related experience; experience working with Native American students and families.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email venessa_sandoval@skc.edu  david_miller@skc.edu  Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The purpose of the Grants and Contracts Manager position is to work with the

Grants and Contracts/Business Office on the financial and administrative

management of Federal, State, and Private funding sources.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and review specialized financial reports, invoices, and correspondence to outside funding agencies and campus departments on grant and contract related functions.

• Ensure financial compliance with Federal, State, and Private funding sources with monitoring and maintenance of sponsored programs.

• Make allowability determinations based on 2cfr200 and grant terms and conditions

• Manage grant submission approvals and processes

• Support college PI’s in all phases of grant management

• Interact with various federal and private grant portals for reports, approvals, and accounts management

• Review journal entries for grant and contract related adjustments, reclassifications and transfers.

• Assist with maintenance of up to date records of all grant and contract proposals submitted and all active grants and contracts.

• Coordinate and assist with grant and contract reporting for Administration, Board of Directors, Auditors and other sources as needed.

• Assist in the reconciliation for grant and contract accounts.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Grants or related field and 5 years’ experience in grant management

• 3 years’ experience with MS Office products and web-based applications

• Developed Communication Skills

• Must be detail orientated

• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Must be able to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment efficiently

• Work in a team setting and independently

• Individual must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Must be flexible in meeting unusual situations with professionalism.

Supervision Responsibility: Potential supervision.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position.

The Salish Kootenai College Native American Studies department is seeking one full time faculty member for a 9month position teaching courses in the Native American Studies with emphasis on Tribal Governance and Administration program. Candidates must have successfully earned a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalency in a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have focused their studies on issues related to American Indian peoples, the Confederated Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai Tribes, and tribes of Montana. Candidates will be required to meet all of the general duties of full-time instructors at Salish Kootenai College, as well as other assignments as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and develop course materials such as course curriculum, assignments, textbook selection, syllabi and materials that are place- and community-based, as well as culturally sustaining and revitalizing for both in class and on-line course delivery.

• Review and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction in accordance with SKC mission and goals and the 4Cs.

• Prepare and deliver instruction to students using multiple instructional methods to include lecture, class projects, group work, guest speakers, place-based instruction, class presentations, and other appropriate strategies.

• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

• Evaluate the quality of student course work, essay/research paper assignments, and the class assignments, participation, etc.

• Collaborate with colleagues to design, enhance and improve teaching and research practices.

• Collaborate with department members to plan, implement, and participate in annual and long-term evaluation of program.

• Establish and maintain scheduled office hours. The instructor must be available to assist students in person, via email, online, and via phone with their academic and advising needs.

Advising

• Advise and mentor students in academic and vocational programs, career decisions, department and college policies, and maintain advising files for each advisee.

• Evaluate student transcripts to assure the student's academic record accurately reflects transfer credit earned, appropriate courses are taken for degree plans and graduation as needed. Submit appropriate paperwork, as necessary.

• Assist students to complete the graduation application, ensuring that all requirements are met and the application is filed within established timelines.

• Refer students to appropriate college and community resources.

• Work in conjunction with Enrollment Services and the Dean of the Native

• American Studies Division to ensure that the electronic advising module contains current, accurate course descriptions and degree requirements.

College/Committee Service

• Serve on academic and administrative committees to provide faculty input into institutional policies, departmental review, student retention and academic programs, and/or other appropriate areas.

• Attend Staff/Faculty, and departmental meetings.

• Participate in SKC campus and community events.

• Participate in college activities for students.

• Participate in college and reservation-wide cultural activities.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge in Selis, Ksanka, and Qlispe cultures and other areas relating to education and retention issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is required, with an educational background in a related field such as:

  • Native American Studies

  • Integrative Indigenous Education

  • History

  • Political Science

  • American Indian Law & Policy

  • Natural Resource Law & Policy

  • Public Administration

  • Education

  • History

  • Tribal Governance

  • Environmental Studies

• Demonstrated studies on issues related to American Indian peoples, or Indigenous population, Confederated Salish, Pend d’Oreille, and Kootenai Tribes, and Montana tribes preferred.

• Experience working with Native American populations is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at undergraduate level is preferred

• Experience using Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PPT, Access), the Google Suite, and various technologies to support instruction in the classroom, preferred experience working within Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Ability to multi-task and independently organize and prioritize project activities.

• Must possess an understanding of culturally-sustaining and/or revitalizing educational strategies, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

• Work with students, faculty, and support service staff in diverse settings.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• The successful candidate is energetic, self-directed, and an effective team member with professional work habits.

To apply submit SKC application, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement (E.I. cover letter, resume and transcripts). Information you provide will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The Housing Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the maintenance, safety, and overall functionality of SKC Student Housing facilities and its surrounding areas. This position performs general building maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of housing units, dormitories, and common areas to ensure a safe and well-maintained living environment for residents. This role functions as an equal member of the Housing Maintenance team and operates under the direct supervision of the Director of Housing. This position is not supervisory in nature and is expected to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team-based environment while maintaining accountability for individual assigned tasks.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean and maintain SKC Student Housing properties including; the laundry facilities, shared commons, dorms, housing units, storage units, maintenance office, and minor grounds maintenance (general pick up of garbage/trash).

• Complete repairs to maintain SKC Housing properties in good repair, which may include appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, furniture, painting, drywall, and floor repair.

• Work efficiently and effectively as an equal member of the Housing Maintenance team, collaborating with other maintenance technicians and staff to ensure timely completion of work orders and assignments.

• Complete Dorm(s) and unit inspections during the move-in/move-out process and at request ensuring complete and accurate documentation of findings.

• Stocking and preparing Dorms for move-in.

• Assist in training and supporting student employee(s) within the Housing Department in collaboration with the Director of Housing

• Assist with outside contractors and vendors in collaboration with the Director of Housing.

• Accept assignments

• Coordinate weekly with the Director of Housing and Housing staff to provide updates and progress reports on all assignments and duties.

• Attend all mandatory meetings and complete all mandatory training.

• Complete the Clery (CSA) Training within 60 days of hire.

• Become familiar and follow SKC and SKC Student Housing policies and procedures.

• Maintain and upkeep of SKC vehicles in coordination with SKC Transportation Department (check fluids and keep clean).

• Must maintain professional demeanor when interacting with students and employees including not engaging in confrontational or escalated communication.

• Quarterly performance reviews of assignments, work order completion time, documentation compliance, tool inventory audit accuracy, and vehicle compliance.

• All purchases of tools, equipment, parts, fuel, or supplies must receive prior written approval from the Director of Housing.

• Be accountable for tools, supplies, and equipment used in housing including but not limited to keeping them in good working condition, reporting issues within 48 hours, and keeping good records and inventory. All tools, supplies and equipment will be maintained on SKC property and available when needed.

• Maintain progress through the Kissflow system.

• Other duties as assigned provided they align with approved housing maintenance scope and policy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid Montana Driver’s License.

• Three years’ experience in building repairs, including experience with plumbing and electrical.

• Six months experience in general house cleaning.

• Previous experience in building construction.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; e.g. with vendors, students, staff, and the public.

• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

• Ability to use computer systems.

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team environment while maintaining accountability for individual assignments.

• Ability to collaborate respectfully with all maintenance technicians as an equal member.

• Work hours must be flexible to allow for working weekdays, weekends, days, evenings and holidays as needed due to emergency situations.

• Physically demanding position, the individual must be able to lift heavy objects over 50 lbs. and work in all types of weather.

• Experience with appliance repair is preferred, but not required.

To apply you must submit an SKC application and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement (E.I. cover letter, resume and transcripts). Information you provide will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The role of the faculty is to facilitate individual and group opportunities of learning that allow students to meet the educational outcomes of the BSN Nursing Program. To achieve these outcomes, faculty and students form a partnership in an atmosphere of care and mutual respect.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Tutoring 60%

• Plan, prepare, and organize a variety of culturally relevant tutoring strategies and support for nursing students one-on-one or small groups.

• Plan and supervise learning activities for students

• Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students with learning difficulties

• Respond to students in a timely manner

• Participate in retention program planning and development

Lab assisting 15%

• Assist lab instructor with restocking, cleaning lab supplies, and setting up lab stations.

• Provide student assistance at lab stations

• Assist lab instructor with monitoring students during open lab hours

• Assist with competency check-offs

Teaching 10%

• Plan, prepare, and organize a variety of culturally relevant teaching/learning strategies and instructional material for classroom, clinical, lab, and/or simulation

• Instruct students in classroom, clinical, lab, and/or simulation under the oversight of master’s prepared faculty.

• Prepare and maintain student records related to course room and learning activities.

• Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students with learning difficulties.

• Responsible for: completing the syllabus according to department and college guidelines, placement of all course documents on Brightspace, posting final grades to JICS, and posting all course documents to Google Drive/Docs

• Participate in problem solving of student, course, exam, and department issues and other issues as they arise.

• Participate in the development and evaluation of Nursing Department policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing assessment and revision of the Student Nurse Handbook.

• Participate in Community Partner meetings.

• Attend nursing department meetings; responsible for various action plans arising from department meetings. Responsible for reporting back to the team on solutions/outcomes in the areas of responsibility.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Learning Management System, instructional technology, computer programs, and other computerized teaching tools as needed for their particular

• Demonstrate teamwork; assist others, communicate and collaborate to contribute to the overall functioning of the department.

• Mentoring new faculty as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Advising 5%

• Advise students on a program of study.

• Refer students to appropriate college and community resources.

• Assist students in the course registration process.

• Help students explore their program of study and specific courses based on the students’ short and long-term career and educational plans.

College Service 5%

• Serve on college committees as appropriate.

• Participate in college activities for students.

• Participate in college and reservation-wide cultural activities.

• Attend college-wide staff/faculty meetings and in-services.

Professional Development 5%

• Participate in professional organizations.

• Achieve advanced degrees and certification.

• Maintain proficiency in areas of responsibility of teaching and/or clinical practice.

• Attends selected professional development activities.

• Utilizes ongoing peer review in self-evaluation.

Required Qualifications:

• The applicant shall hold an unencumbered, active license as a Registered Nurse in Montana or be eligible to apply for one via reciprocity from another state.

• The applicant shall hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is preferred.

• Experience with tutoring, teaching, and/or lab instruction is preferred.

• The applicant will possess a clear background check.

General Summary:

Salish Kootenai College seeks applicants for Part Time Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Technicians. This position will assist and maintain overall appearance of SKC campus by performing grounds keeping, construction and general maintenance duties. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position is responsible for exterior cleaning and up keep of SKC buildings and grounds.

• This position will assist in irrigation repair, installment, and landscape undeveloped areas.

• Assist with maintenance of grounds for a safe clean environment.

• Perform general exterior maintenance on buildings, parking lots, lighting, curb stops, sidewalks, landscaping, lawns, irrigation, and maintenance equipment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current Montana valid driver’s license

• Experience with grounds equipment; mowers, weed eaters or experience in landscaping field preferred

• Moderate physical effort involving lifting, carrying, and bending is required.

• Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours when needed.

To apply you must submit an SKC application to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.

Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position.

General Summary:

A success coach motivates students toward their academic goals by providing mentoring, feedback, and referrals while tracking and documenting student progress. The Success Coach works as a member of a team to: Support student success and progression to graduation; provide proactive individualized student outreach to students who are identified at risk; connect students to relevant campus and community resources; provide academic coaching and support for students on an ongoing basis; establish professional academic relationships with students; monitor and track progress of students; and maintain effective communication with faculty and staff in support of student success.

The Success Coach is a proactive, student-centered professional dedicated to increasing retention and graduation rates. This role is a member of a team that manages the Early Alert System, serving as the primary responder when faculty or staff identify students facing academic, personal, or financial hurdles.

The coach acts as a bridge between institutional expectations and the student’s lived experience, providing personalized intervention strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regularly review alerts submitted through the campus management system regarding attendance, low grades, or needed student supports.
• Initiate immediate contact with students via phone, email, text, and in-person meetings to assess the root cause of the alert.
• Maintain a caseload of high-priority students, tracking progress from the initial alert to the resolution.
• Collaborate with students to create improvement plans that address academic warning, probation or suspension to address student needs to improve time management, improving basic student skills and get back on track in their degree plan.
• Help coordinate student success services for students.
• Provide proactive, individualized outreach to students based on identified risk factors (including academic, financial, and socio-emotional), and assist in developing individual plans for success.
• Refer and connect students with relevant college and community resources, as well as coordinate with college faculty and staff regarding additional outreach and support.
• Case-manage the academic progress of individual students, maintaining consistent and confidential records of individual student data.
• Maintain knowledge of current and evidence-based student success/retention models and practices.
• Work closely with academic domain within the college and provide backup advising.
• Contribute professionally by serving on college committees and working groups.
• Engage in campus life, events and meetings, sometimes outside of the regular work day, including New Student Orientation, Bison Stampede and In-Service.
• Support and help with the Department of Academic Success events such as HiSET Graduation in June and December, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related area.
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group counseling or advising.
• Proven interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively, professionally and tactfully interact with others.
• Ability to write and communicate clearly and effectively via email or telephone.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of student services in the Academic Success department, as well as other campus-wide teams.
• Strong, overall organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze and report on data, including but not limited to program reports for grants as needed.
• Computer literacy and ability to quickly learn software applications in support of success coach duties. Applications include J1 and Jenzabar, google apps (docs, sheets, calendar, Gmail) and Microsoft office (word, excel) and ability to learn new programs such as Brightspace to support students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the cultures of Séliš, Ksanka, and/or Qlispe’ peoples and working with diverse audiences.
• Experience working in student retention.
• Knowledge and experience with Jenzabar and J1.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

The First-Year Experience Coordinator (FYEC) assists with the management, development, and execution of undergraduate student programs designed to increase first-year student retention. Reporting to the Director of Academic Success, the FYEC collaborates with multiple constituencies to provide a well-rounded, guided, and positive experience for all first-year students, helping students transition to and successfully navigate their first year at SKC.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate cultural, seasonally-based experiential learning activities on campus with Culture and Language Studies (CALS), Native American Studies (NAS), Department of Academic Success, and other campus programs. These activities may include, but not limited to beading, coyote stories, drum making, art, foods, drying meat, etc. to support and perpetuate the cultures of Séliš, Ksanka, and Qlispe’ people.

• Assist with the new Family Support Center coordination on campus and help develop family programs for new students.

• Assist the Admissions department with the coordination of creative programming elements for new student orientation, Bison Stampede, and other new student events, including cultural activities for new students.

• Co-teach SKC Seminar class to incoming students during F-W-S quarters.

• Assist with monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of new student programs and effect changes required for improvement.

• Attend student club meetings and engage students in activity planning and giving student clubs an opportunity to provide feedback on student activities.

• Assist with and help develop peer mentorship programs for first year students.

• Market activities on campus through social media, text and email.

• Collaborate with other SKC departments to support first-year students.

• Recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers who assist with campus activities coordinated by FYEC.

• Serve as a member of appropriate college committees.

• Represent the college professionally in the community.

• Support and help with Department of Academic Success events and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program with an expected completion date within three years.

• More than 1 year of experience working with college students in a role involving retention or a similar role.

• Experience assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of programs and resources for students to enhance student retention and success.

• Experience with the cultures of Séliš, Ksanka, and/or Qlispe’ peoples.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.

• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years’ experience working in student retention or counseling role.

• Experience with grant and/or project management.

• Experience with visual communication.

• Experience with leadership or supervisory roles

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandova@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary

The Salish Kootenai College Division of Education Division of Education is seeking a part-time temporary faculty member to work within the M.Ed. in C & I program for the duration of Cohort 3. Candidates must have successfully earned a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalency in a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who with expertise in Native Language Instruction and the cultures and histories of the Confederated Salish, Qlispe, and Ksanka Tribes. This is a part-time temporary position which will end at the close of Cohort 3, July, 2027. Candidates must be qualified to provide cultural protocols and support instruction in the seasonal round.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in review of course materials supporting cultural content and language integration across the Integrative Indigenous Education (IIE) option.

• Provide support for teaching CSKT history and federal Indian policy in Indigenous Praxis course.

• Support IIE Director in assuring course materials such as course curriculum, assignments, textbook selection, syllabi and materials are place- and community-based, as well as culturally sustaining and revitalizing for the program overall, and especially the Applied Indigenous Knowledge course series.

• Support and model cultural protocols in M.Ed. program across 14 months June 2026 – July 2027

• Support cultural encampments for Applied Indigenous Knowledge course series each of five quarters of the program, building knowledge from one term to the next in the context of the seasonal round.

• Support and mentor individual students, as needed, with emphasis on native language teachers and provide timely guidance to their action research projects as they evolve.

• Collaborate as part of our M.Ed. Team with Co-Directors (instructors) and Graduate Writing Specialist periodically to design, enhance and improve teaching and research practices and integrate cultural protocols, content and community concerns.

Teaching assignments

• Co-instruct Applied Indigenous Knowledge course series in Integrative Indigenous Education (IIE) M.Ed. program including summer sessions.

• Support Indigenous Praxis course by guiding local CSKT content.

• Support candidates who are currently Native Language Teachers in their investigations.

• Support circle monthly through the academic year and up to two times a week each summer supporting the cultural protocols of the M.Ed. program overall.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a master's or doctorate, in a related field such as: Indigenous Education, Tribal History, Native Language Education, Native American Studies, or other related fields. Special preference will be applied to the candidate who has emphasized their studies on issues related to the Confederated Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai Tribes, and tribes of Montana.

• Experience teaching a Tribal language to adults or children.

• Ability to integrate culture and language into instruction for American Indian educators.

• Must possess an understanding of culturally-sustaining and/or revitalizing educational strategies, communication, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication.

• Ability to multi-task and independently organize and prioritize project activities.

• Experience using Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PPT, Access), the Google Suite, and various technologies to support instruction in the classroom, preferred experience working within Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Work with students, faculty, and support service staff in diverse settings.

• Ability to work flexible hours.

• The successful candidate is energetic, self-directed, and an effective team member with professional work habits.

• Cultural knowledge of CSKT required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, with special preference given to candidates with degrees in any of the following fields:

  • Education

  • Native Language Education

  • Integrative Indigenous Education

• Preference will be given to candidates who have placed an in emphasized their studies on CSKT languages, histories and cultures.

• Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred

To apply submit SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.eduDavid_miller@skc.edu Your application must

include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this

announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any

other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your

application for this position. The information you provide with your application and

resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

General Summary:

Team leaders will supervise students during a six-week (June 11-July 31, 2026) summer residential college preparatory program and provide leadership during related activities. Team Leader shifts begin at 4:00 pm and end at 9:00 am unless overnight field studies are scheduled off campus. 

Qualifications:

• Leadership and mentorship skills;

• Ability to supervise high school students in a residential setting and take initiative in leading student activities;

• Work well with a team of staff and students; excellent communication skills;

• Ability to relate to low-income, first-generation, and Native American youth;

• Current driver’s license.

• Preferred: Associate’s degree or current enrollment in a postsecondary education program.

To apply you must submit an SKC application and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email venessa_sandoval@skc.edu david_miller@skc.edu Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement. Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.