EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Childcare Cook
Salary Range: $10.87-$13.65/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 ofyoung 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: Preschool Lead Teacher
Salary Range: $17.26 - $18.02/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that is educational, fun, safe and caring by:

• Giving children support and demonstrating respect
• Planning and implementing lessons for children with the supervision and collaboration of other teachers at the Childcare Center
• Organizing a positive and stimulating learning environment
• Assuming an equal share of Center housekeeping responsibilities
• Ensuring that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors
• Completing all needed paperwork, including lesson plans and observations of children
• Complying with universal precautions in dealing with cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, handwashing, use of disposable gloves and disposal of infectious wastes
• Utilizing positive guidance techniques to teach children while guiding their behavior

Function as a contributing member of the Child Care Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:

• Attendance at all staff meetings, recommended trainings and conferences
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding children, parents, families and co-workers
• Reporting and discussing incidents and issues with the director in a timely manner
• Complying with all standards in operating the Childcare Center including the SKC Mission Statement, Childcare Mission Statement, and the NAEYC code of Ethical Conduct
• Assume the duties of the Director in cases of absence of Director to maintain order at the Center
• Develop Classroom Portfolio in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
• Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
• Participate in all child screenings, including the DIAL-4 Developmental Screening
• Implement the HighScope curriculum in the classroom
• Greeting parents and other visitors

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Career Advisor (10-month)
Salary Range: $29,000 - $31,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, November 16, 2020 @4 PM

General Summary

The Career Advisor of the TRiO Student Support Services Program {SSS) is primarily responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of career services for SSS participants. The Career Advisor works closely with the Director of the SSS Program and other SSS staff to develop strategies to increase student engagement in career pathways, readiness, and career goals. The Career Advisor must also be familiar with the problems encountered by students in rural areas, as well as the socioeconomic challenges, transportation issues, and diversity-related needs of Native American people.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in education, counseling, career/vocational, or a related field.
• Must have at least two years experience working with Student Support Services/TRiO, postsecondary educational student services, or other similar educational programs for adults in career services or career planning.
• Must have experience working with Native Americans in an education setting.
• Must have experience working with low income, first generation college, or disabled students.
• Must have knowledge of grant-funded programs and processes.
• Must have knowledge of post-secondary institutions, financial aid and student advising skills.
• Must have experience with the Montana Career Information system (MCIS).
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including technical and clerical skills.
• Proven competencies with computers, preferably with Networks and Teleconferencing, Internet, E-mail, and Microsoft Office expertise.
• Must be familiar with issues encountered by students in rural areas and the socioeconomic challenges, employment barriers, and diversity-related needs of Native Americans.

Required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire

All childcare aides must pass a background check

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Writing Coach/Computer Lab Monitor Part-time (10-month position/evenings)
Salary Range: $13.93/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

The Writing coach/Computer Lab Monitor of the TRiO Student Support Services Program {SSS) is primarily responsible for online and individual lab tutoring regarding writing skills, Schoology, and basic computer knowledge for SSS participants. The Writing Coach works closely with the Director of the SSS Program and other SSS staff to develop strategies to improve student writing and other gateway courses. The Writing Coach/ Lab Monitor must also be familiar with the problems encountered by students in rural areas, as well as the socio-economic challenges, transportation issues, and diversity-related needs of Native American people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in education, in a relevant field.
• Must have at least one year experience working in some capacity with Student Support Services/TRiO, postsecondary educational student services, or other similar educational programs for adults.
• Must demonstrate strong writing skills as determined by the SKC’s Writing Center and be working on tutoring certification within4 months of hire.
• Must have experience working with Native Americans in an education setting.
• Must have experience working with low-income, first-generation college, or disabled students.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. organizational skills, and skills in troubleshooting minor problems with computers and computer labs.
• Proven competencies with computers, preferably with Networks and Teleconferencing, Internet, E-mail, Microsoft Office expertise, and Schoology.
• Must be familiar with issues encountered by students in rural areas and the socioeconomic challenges, employment barriers, and diversity-related needs of Native Americans.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Housing Maintenance Technician
Salary Range: $31,000-$33,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

This position maintains SKC Student Housing property and buildings to ensure a safe and clean environment for students and visitors. Position duties include complete inspection, repair, and cleaning/sanitizing of Dorms and Housing units, and coordinating and supervising outside contractors to repair and paint Dorms and Housing units. Maintenance tasks may include repairs of plumbing, electrical, minor furniture or appliance repair, minor repair of sheet rock, drywall, and/or painting, repair and sealing of floors, repair or replacement of doors and windows, and cleaning/sanitizing. This position works in coordination with SKC maintenance to maintain Housing units in good repair. Additional duties include moving furniture into units, purchasing parts and other maintenance supplies, stocking Dorms for move-in, minor grounds maintenance, and other related duties as directed by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Montana Drivers 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.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to use computer systems.
• Provide self-direction for identifying and completing tasks.
• Work hours must be flexible to allow for working weekdays, weekends, days, evenings andholidays as needed due to emergency situations.
• Position physically demanding, individual must be able to lift heavy objects and work in all typesof weather.
• Experience with appliance repair desirable but not required.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Childcare Assistant Part-time
Salary Range: $11-$14/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

Assist Lead Teacher in classroom

Supervise children while in centers

Assist teacher with learning activities

Assist teacher with implementation of HighScope Curriculum and assessment

Read to children

Play outdoors with children

Assist with classroom clean upoHelp children pick up items in centers to be put away

• Clean and sanitize toys or other play objects
• Clean and sanitize shelving, tables, and other classroom objects
• Clean water table after each use

Assist teacher with learning activity set up

Assist with outdoor play equipment

• Tricycles, cars, sandbox items ready for play

Clean outdoor patio area

Check playground for debris and remove all garbage

Assist cook in kitchen with set up and clean up as needed

Assist in nap room (help children transition to rest time)

Treat all children with respect

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Good verbal and written communication skills

Current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain certification upon hire

Required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire •All childcare aides must pass a background check

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Prevention Specialist
Salary Range: $30,000 - $35,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

Serve as Prevention Specialist (PS) for SKC Community Health & Development (CHD) under the direction and supervision of the Project Director and CHD management. PS responsibilities include assisting the PD in the daily operation of the Bison Resiliency Coalition project. Responsible to maintain all contact with workgroup members and community gatekeepers. Applicant will be responsible for campus outreach, recruitment of student participants, and promoting health activities. Applicants must be reliable; detail oriented and can efficiently handle multi-tasking. Must be able to independently organize, prioritize and manage. Contribute to and support cultural awareness standards to work cross-culturally. Requires energetic, self-directed and professional work habits, and an ability to engage participants and stakeholders effectively. Travel-related to the Bison Resiliency Coalition, as needed. PS will enter information on program activities via the data collection system on a quarterly basis for required progress reporting needs to the PD and Evaluator. Must have effective collaboration and communication skills. The PS supports the CHD department’s goals and objectives through a variety of tasks while maintaining a commitment to the mission, vision and core themes of SKC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline relevant to the scope of this position.
• Minimum: Associates Degree in a discipline relevant to the scope of this position.
• Experience building and maintaining participant and partner relationships.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and health promotion strategies.
• Experience conducting presentations to community stakeholders and leaders.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and automobile insurance. Must have reliable transportation and able to travel.
• Proven competencies with computers, preferably with Apple computers, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Drive and Google Applications.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Health Education Coordinator
Salary Range: $33,000 - $38,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, November 23, 2020 @4 PM

General Summary

Serve as Health Education Coordinator (HEC) for SKC Community Health & Development (CHD) under the direction and supervision of CHD Director. The purpose of this position is to promote health by leading community health promotion initiatives. The HEC is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and data collection, report generation of CHD activities for the Native Youth Food Sovereignty Empowerment Project grant to ensure the goals and objectives are fully and efficiently met. This position will implement and coordinate health education activities designed to spark action for collective work towards improving the health and wellbeing of program participants. Some of your responsibilities include: one-on-one education sessions and group education classes. This position will also conduct presentations at community-based organizations when needed and assist with food security programming. The work involves developing health education materials, systematic approaches for their delivery, and evaluations of their effectiveness. Work is typically focused on specific program objectives directed by improving the level of health knowledge thereby improving health behaviors. Contribute to and support cultural awareness standards to work cross-culturally. The HEC supports the CHD department’s goals and objectives through a variety of tasks while maintaining a commitment to the mission, vision and core themes of SKC.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline relevant to the scope of this position.
• Minimum: Associates Degree in a discipline relevant to the scope of this position and/or,
• Two years’ work experience promoting/marketing population healthy behaviors
• Very organized with attention to detail, interpersonal skills to foster relationships, ability to follow directions and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to healthy living, physical activity and community involvement
• Knowledge of health education/promotion principles and theories, health communications and marketing
• Working knowledge of health education issues and programs including nutrition, lifestyle and behavioral issues
• Effective communicator, public speaker
• Proficient in use of modern technology (email, presentation and word processing software, hand-held devices, social media, database, data entry, etc.)

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Childcare Assistant Director
Salary Range: $45,000 annual
Closing Date: Monday, November 23, 2020 @4:00 PM

General Summary

The Childcare Center Assistant Director’s basic function is to provide safe, healthy, and engaging learning environments and interactions for children enrolled in the Early Learning Center and to assist the Director in managing a high-quality childcare center for Salish Kootenai College. The Lead Teacher/Assistant Director will support the development of children through collaboration with families, teachers at the SKC center, and SKC Education Department. The position is subject to random drug testing and a background check and pre-hire drug screen is required upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or Education related field with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required
• Three (3) years documented experience as a Lead Teacher in an early childhood setting required
• Two (2) years documented experience in an administrative role in an early childhood setting, supervising adults required
• Five (5) years working with young children
• Knowledge or experience with HighScope Curriculum and Assessment model preferred
• Working knowledge of NAEYC accreditation
• Knowledge of child development
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with state and national childcare regulations and food standards
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or the ability to become current upon hire
• Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups and the ability to take direction and work independently

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Bookstore Sales Clerk
Salary Range: $10.03 - $10.93 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, November 30, 2020 @4:00 PM

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Bookstore Director, the Sales Clerk ensures the Bookstore operates in a manner that provides a quality experience for its customers. The Clerk serves as the lead cashier while providing outstanding customer service. Duties include assisting customers in person, with the virtual bookstore and over the telephone with respect, courtesy and accuracy in a timely manner. Assist customers with package returns and shipments. Completes daily logs for receiving UPS and FedEx shipments. The Sales clerk utilizes the computerized cash register completing various sales and credit card transactions, and balancing register at end of shift. The Sales Clerk assists with inventory management, which includes preparing purchases, receiving, pricing, filing, and organizing merchandise and replenishing shelves. Light cleaning and re-arranging of merchandise and displays.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years’ experience in a retail environment, including cashiering and working with the public.
• Must have computer experience, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently, self-directed, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service skills, including the ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.
• Willing and able to enthusiastically interact with others face to face, by telephone and through other communication methods using active listening skills.
• Must be able to resolve problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Must be detail-oriented, motivated, reliable and able to work with diverse members of the community.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Psychology Instructor
Salary Range: $43,713 - $45,025 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, December 28, 2020 @ 4:00 PM

Responsibilities include teaching, academic advising and mentoring, curriculum development, and administrative duties. Flexible work hours are required. The individual will maintain regular office hours, participate in department and college committees, follow college and departmental policies, and work within the unique learning environment of Salish Kootenai College, serving a diverse population of cultural backgrounds and educational experiences.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology or Counseling. Demonstrated successful teaching experience is required. Demonstrated experience with the social sciences research process (thesis or similar writing process) is required. Ability to navigate computer software programs, develop and teach online and hybrid courses, and use software in support of coursework is required.

Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and upper division psychology courses is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses selected from the following subject areas: Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Childhood Disorders, Gender Differences; Generational Trauma, Counseling Methods, Grief and Loss, Psychopharmacology, Biological Psychology; Introductory Research, Advanced Research, Psychological Writing, Senior Capstone; or others as needed.

Experience working with disadvantaged populations is required. Familiarity with Native American education (understanding of educational issues specific to Indian Country) and familiarity with mental health issues in Native American communities is required. Ability to integrate this experience into psychology coursework is required.

The successful candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage complex and multiple tasks without clerical support, ability to work collaboratively with staff and faculty in team setting, experience in conflict management, and ability to establish professional working relationships with colleagues, students, and community members.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: IRC Research Coordinator
Salary Range: $42,000 - $47,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, January 25, 2020 @4:00 PM

General Summary

The Indigenous Research Center Research Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the organization and management of the IRC office to support the mission, vision, and goals of the IRC. In summary, this position is responsible for communication with internal and external stakeholders. Maintain all oral, written, and electronic communication related to research projects, applications for research awards as well as any requirements specific to each project. Strong organizational skills, professionalism and inter-personal skills are a must. The Research Coordinator must be able to manage multiple competing tasks that are time-sensitive and mission critical. The Research Coordinator must have an understanding of research protocols, confidential records management, sensitive data collection, progress reports and general office procedures. In addition, the Research Coordinator is responsible for ensuring research projects follow all procedures, with particular attention to IRB processes and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in relevant field, with a minimum of two (2) years of research and records management experience (combination).

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with IRC personnel and outside contacts in a professional manner, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Ability to exercise flexibility, tact and good judgment while prioritizing multiple responsibilities.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Google Applications, and the ability to quickly pick up and understand new software as needed.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Marketing Associate
Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, January 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM

General Summary

The Marketing Associate is an integral part of the team that researches and defines the college’s target audiences, develops the messaging and content to reach those audiences, and establishes the strategies for content delivery. The successful candidate would then be responsible for creating, curating, and implementing content optimized for the various types of media it would be delivered on. The successful candidate should understand the full marketing mix and be familiar with ways to analyze market research and customers’ behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, English, or Liberal Arts

• Positive attitude, detail, and customer-oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability

• Exhibit a basic understanding of traditional and digital marketing

• Must be able to write and edit compelling messages

• Demonstrable social networking understanding and social analytics tools knowledge

• Demonstrable understanding of Google Marketing Platform (Analytics, Adwords, Tag Manager)

• Ability to work in the Google Office environment (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.,)

• Basic graphics, photo, and video editing skills preferred

• Experience with WordPress for basic website editing

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Dean, Division of Graduate Studies
Salary Range: $60,000-$64,000 DOEE
Closing Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 @ 4:00 PM

General Summary

The Dean of the Division of Graduate Studies is responsible for administrative leadership of the new Division of Graduate Studies. The Dean will work with college administration and faculty to develop quality graduate programs for Native Americans and promote the mission and vision of Salish Kootenai College.

The Dean of Graduate Studies is a member of the College’s administrative team and reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Dean collaborates with college deans and administrators, and the faculty and staff to achieve college goals for excellence in scholarship, research, and learning leading to culturally sustaining graduate education. The Dean will act as a resource for faculty and students in the Division of Graduate Studies, cultivating an environment that promotes collegial relationships and student/employee retention.

The successful candidate for this position will be an academic innovator with the ability to engage faculty, students, and the wider community in envisioning 21st century models of graduate education. The individual will provide academic and administrative leadership and will represent the Division of Graduate Studies within the College, the community, and nationally. The Dean of Graduate Studies must be committed to working with the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Education, as well as other programs, in planning for potential expansion of graduate programs. Responsibilities include: student and faculty recruitment, development, and retention; student academic affairs; strategic planning; fiscal management; development and maintenance of community relations; and promotion of scholarship, research, and external funding. The Dean will ensure that the Division of Graduate Studies remains in compliance with accreditation requirements, college policies, and conditions of external funding. The individual will also teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes in the College’s Natural Resources departments or the Division of Education.

Minimum Qualifications

A successful candidate must exhibit leadership and strategic vision with:

• An earned doctorate in Education, Natural Sciences, or related fields and an excellent record of research, scholarship, and/or teaching.
• 3 years’ experience in graduate education and/or graduate program administration.
• 3 years documented successful work with groups of culturally diverse students, faculty, and community members.
• Demonstrated experience in securing and managing external funded research.
• Experience leading initiatives and motivating groups to accomplish project objectives.
• Ability to promote a collegial and constructive environment based on open communication, positive team building, and effective management of student, faculty, and staff relationships.
• Experience in strategic planning and budgeting within an academic setting.
• Experience implementing projects and assessing effectiveness of program initiatives.