EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Tribal Historic Preservation Instructor
Salary Range: $42,621- $45,025 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

The Salish Kootenai College Native American Studies department is seeking one full time faculty member. Candidates must have successfully earned a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalency in a related field. Special preference will be given to candidates with degrees in: Anthropology, Native American Studies, and History. Other consideration for the position will be given to candidates who specialize in areas of expertise in: Federal Indian Law and Policy, Cultural Resource Management, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, Natural Resources, Museum Studies, Tribal Sovereignty and Self-Determination, and Intergovernmental Relations. Preference will also be given to candidates who have emphasized 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. Please see below for further details.

General Statement of Duties:

• Full time teaching faculty will carry a teaching load of fifteen (15) credit hours per quarter or forty-five (45) credit hours per academic year. They will meet one hour per week for each lecture credit assigned and also assign, monitor, and evaluate two hours of outside study for each lecture credit assigned. They will meet two hours per week for each laboratory or activity course assigned. Teaching load can be reduced when extra duties are assigned. They will maintain six (6) dedicated office hours per week giving a priority to meeting with the students.
• In accord with SKC mission and department goals, they will incorporate student learning outcomes, department objectives and the 4 C’s (Critical Thinking, Culture, Communication, Citizenship) into the courses they are assigned. They will develop an appropriate syllabus for each class to be distributed to the students at the beginning of the quarter. They will keep class records for all courses taught. They will keep accurate weekly records of class attendance. They will report students failing to make satisfactory academic progress or excessively absent to the Retention Office. They will submit a final grade for each student listed on the class roster for all courses taught.
• At least six (6) weeks before the beginning of the quarter, they will work with the Department Head to select and order textbooks and supplies for assigned classes. They will acquire all supplies, textbooks, and related materials through the SKC bookstore.
• Full time teaching faculty will provide academic advisement to students within the department, especially on class scheduling days. They will inform students of all college support services, e.g. tutoring, academic counseling, financial counseling, etc.
• Full time teaching faculty will participate in developing Department budgets by annually informing the Department of the needs and wants associated with performing their job.
• Full time teaching faculty will attend all College sponsored in-service training meetings and staff meetings. They will participate in all Department meetings.
• Full time teaching faculty must complete a checkout process at the end of each academic year.
• Full time teaching faculty shall maintain a neat and clean appearance as well as a neat and clean workspace.
• Full time teaching faculty will be careful not to introduce into their teaching controversial subject matter, which has no relation to the assigned subject.
• Fulltime faculty will help to develop curriculum, including assessment of outcomes for program classes as assigned
• Salish Kootenai College encourages research by faculty that is consistent with the mission of the College. However no research activities that involve human subjects or cultural or other resources of the Tribes may begin prior to approval by the Institutional Review Board.
• While working at Salish Kootenai College they will not work for any other organization or engage in a business for themselves without expressed written permission of the college President.

Faculty relationships with all outside entities must support the College Mission.

• Full time teaching faculty will review and follow all SKC administrative policies.
• Full time faculty expectations are to maintain collegiality in support of fellow faculty and students.

Specific Area of Duties:

Provide instruction in the discipline of Native American Studies.

While classes are in session:

• 30 hours per week dedicated to delivering coursework (in class and outside study obligations).
• 4 hours per week dedicated to department and college support activities such as committee participation.
• 6 hours per week in the office dedicated to department and college
• support activities with priority to student contact.

Before classes are in session:

• 40 hours per week dedicated to department and college support activities especially in preparation for classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, with special preference given to candidates with degrees in the following fields. Preference will be given to candidates who have placed an emphasized their studies on issues related to Native peoples of North America, American Indian peoples, or Indigenous populations: o Anthropology
  • History
  • Native American Studies
• Experience working with Native American populations is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in teaching at undergraduate level is preferred.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Housing Maintenance Technician (1-year)
Salary Range: $31,449 - $33,425 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. This position falls under the safety sensitive testing designated position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Position is a year-long temporary contract.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean property at SKC Student Housing.
• Clean and sanitize Dorms and Housing units as they become vacated.
• Complete repairs to maintain SKC Housing units and Dorms in good repair, which may include plumbing, electrical, furniture, and wall/floor repair.
• Complete daily walk-through of SKC Dorms, laundry facility, and Family Housing.
• Inspect Dorms and Housing units at move-in/move-out and at request.
• Stocking and preparing Dorms for move-in.
• Daily minor grounds maintenance, including general pickup of garbage/trash.
• Supervision of part-time maintenance technicians and outside contractors.
• Accept assignments and maintain progress through the Kissflow system.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 and holidays as needed due to emergency situations.
• Position physically demanding, individual must be able to lift heavy objects and work in all types of weather.
• Experience with appliance repair desirable but not required.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Infanct/Toddler Teacher
Salary Range: $14.06 - $17.24/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement, the Infant/Toddler Teacher’s basic function is to provide safe and healthy learning environments and interactions for children enrolled in the Salish Kootenai College Early Learning Center. The Infant/Toddler Teacher acts as primary caregiver/educator and supports the learning of children ages 6 weeks through 2 years. They collaborate with parents, staff members, and other teachers at the Early Learning Center in order to support children’s developmental needs. The Infant/Toddler Teacher will develop weekly-individualized lesson plans, implement activities, observe children’s progress, and document findings in accordance with Center curriculum and assessment policies.

9.5 month position, with benefits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that promotes healthy social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive and creative development:
  • Giving children support and demonstrating respect
  • Assist in supervision of support staff and student observers.
  • Prepares and carries out developmentally appropriate classroom lesson plans. Initiates daily activities that stimulate and challenge the children.
  • Promotes healthy social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive and creative development in children.
  • Acting as Primary Care Giver to children assigned to your care.
  • Promotes emerging language and literacy skills through positive and consistent interaction with the children.
  • Organizing a positive and stimulating learning environment
  • Documents developmental progress of each child.
  • Promotes sound nutrition and healthy hygiene practices such as teeth brushing, hand washing, and healthy eating habits.
  • 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, documentation 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 Early Learning Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:
  • Attendance at all staff meetings, recommended trainings and conferences
  • Meet and complete all State of Montana and STARS mandated trainings and requirements.
  • 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
  • Develop Classroom Portfolios in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
  • Participate in child screenings, including the ASQ-SE and ASQ3 Developmental Screening (Infants/Toddlers)
  • Participate and effectively interact in all infant/toddler (0-3) activities including but not limited to
    • Sitting and playing on the floor
    • Crawling, walking, running, skipping, jumping, and climbing
    • Walking with wagons and strollers
    • Sitting in child-sized furniture for extended periods of time
    • Standing up and sitting down frequently
    • Lifting and manipulating toys, equipment and children up to 50 lbs
    • Engaging in play
    • Change diapers, feed children and clean/disinfect as a regular part of duties
  • Greeting parents/guardians and other visitors. Develop a partnership relationship with parents/guardians to work as a cohesive team to support the needs of the child and family.
  • Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
  • Planning and implementation of parent participation activities

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associates credential for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
  • Documented 1 year experience working with infants and toddlers, age’s birth to 3 years in a formal early childhood setting such as an Early Head Start classroom, childcare facility, family childcare setting etc. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of child development ages 0-3 years
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
  • Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
  • Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups
  • Ability to take direction and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, sit, and occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
Salary Range: $18.06 - $22.11/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement, the Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher’s basic function is to provide safe and healthy learning environments and interactions for children enrolled in the Salish Kootenai College Early Learning Center. The Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher will support the learning of children through collaboration with parents, staff members, and other teachers at the Early Learning Center. The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher will develop weekly-individualized lesson plans, implement activities, observe children’s progress, and document findings in accordance with Center curriculum and assessment policies.

9.5 month position, with benefits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that promotes healthy social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive and creative development:
  • Assist in supervision of Infant/Toddler teacher, support teachers, and student observers.
  • Giving children support and demonstrating respect
  • Teaching in the lab-school and provide modeling of best practices in the field specific to the developmental needs of the children enrolled.
  • Take on mentorship of enrolled students as they pass through the lab for field experiences. Help them integrate specific routines and a variety of development, individual and culturally appropriate approaches in early childhood settings.
  • Acting as Primary Care Giver to children assigned to your care.
  • Planning and implementing individualized lessons for children with the supervision and collaboration of other teachers at the Early Learning 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, documentation 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 Early Learning Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:
  • Attendance at all staff meetings, recommended trainings and conferences
  • Meet and complete all State of Montana and STARS mandated trainings and responsibilities.
  • 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 and assistant Director to maintain order at the Center
  • Develop Classroom Portfolios in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
  • Participate in child screenings, including the ASQ-SE and ASQ3 Developmental Screening (Infants/Toddlers) or Dial-4 Screening tool (Preschool)
  • Participate and effectively interact in all infant/toddler (0-3) activities including but not limited to
    • Sitting and playing on the floor
    • Crawling, walking, running, skipping, jumping, and climbing
    • Walking with wagons and strollers
    • Sitting in child-sized furniture for extended periods of time
    • Standing up and sitting down frequently
    • Lifting and manipulating toys, equipment and children up to 50 lbs
    • Engaging in play
    • Change diapers, feed children and clean/disinfect as a regular part of duties
  • Greeting parents/guardians and other visitors. Develop a partnership relationship with parents/guardians to work as a cohesive team to support the needs of the child and family.
  • Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
  • Supervision of volunteers, parent exchange volunteers, work study students, and childcare aides
  • Planning and implementation of parent participation activities
  • Assist the team in preparing a monthly Center newsletter
  • Assist the Director in explaining the program to visitors
  • Assist the Director in ensuring the coordination of all classroom activities, staff, and student relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • 2 years documented experience working with infants and toddlers, age’s birth to 3 years in a formal early childhood setting such as an Early Head Start classroom, a childcare facility, family childcare setting, etc.
  • Knowledge of child development ages 0-3 years
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
  • Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
  • Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups
  • Ability to take direction and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, sit, and occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Preschool Lead Teacher
Salary Range: $18.06 - $22.11/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

SUMMARY

In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement, the Lead Teacher’s basic function is to provide safe and healthy learning environments and interactions for children enrolled in the Salish Kootenai College Childcare Center. The Lead Teacher will support the learning of children through the collaboration with parents, staff members, and other teachers at the Childcare Center. The Lead Teacher will develop weekly lesson plans, implement activities, observe children’s progress, and document findings in accordance with Center curriculum and assessment policies.

9.5 month position, with benefits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promote, encourage and guide a classroom environment that is educational, fun, safe and caring by:
  • Giving children support and demonstrating respect
  • Teaching in the lab-school and provide modeling of best practices in the field specific to the developmental needs of the children enrolled.
  • Take on mentorship of enrolled students as they pass through the lab for field experiences. Help them integrate specific routines and a variety of development, individual and culturally appropriate approaches in early childhood settings.
  • Acting as Primary Care Giver to children assigned to your care.
  • 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
  • Meet all State of Montana and STARS mandated trainings.
  • 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 Portfolios in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standards
  • Use the Ages and Stages assessment tool with children and parents
  • Participate in child screenings, including the ASQ-SE Developmental Screening (Toddlers) or Dial-4 Screening tool (Preschool)
  • Implement the highbred curriculum encompassing HighScope, Montessori inspired and Reggio in the classroom
  • Greeting parents and other visitors
  • Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
  • Supervision of volunteers, parent exchange volunteers, work study students, and childcare aides
  • Planning and implementation of parent participation activities
  • Assist the team in preparing a monthly Center newsletter
  • Assist the Director in explaining the program to visitors
  • Assist the Director in ensuring the coordination of all classroom activities, staff, and student relations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Minimum three (3) years documented experience as the lead classroom teacher in an early childhood setting birth to age 5 years preferred.
  • Knowledge of child development ages 2-5 years
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
  • Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire
  • Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups
  • Ability to take direction and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, sit, and occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Custodian - Part-time
Salary Range: $13.21/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

Maintain a clean and safe working environment for all staff, faculty and students. This position will work under a Team System of cleaning all buildings on SKC campus. This position will lead and develop individual teams. This position will supervise and serve as a leadership position with the Team Leaders and the team. Position will follow policy and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model and instruct professional behavior to team members
• Become familiar and follow SKC policies and procedures
• Maintain positive working relationships with administration, faculty, staff, supervisorsand team members
• Responsible for the verification of job completion and hours worked of team members
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms, doors and door handles
• Clean carpets, mats, hard floors and walls
• Clean windows and light fixtures
• Dust and clean/sanitize furniture
• Remove all garbage and keep trash containers clean
• Empty cigarette butts in containers and pick-up those on the grounds
• Perform seasonal outside work as required
• Maintain and upkeep cleaning equipment
• Maintain and upkeep vehicles (check fluids and keep clean)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Must have the ability to work as a team player and possess good work ethics

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Business Instructor
Salary Range: $42,621-$45,025 DOEE
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

General Summary:

Purpose of this position is to instruct a variety of college level business courses focusing mainly on finance classes including Accounting classes, Tax classes and upper division Finance classes.

Related duties may include student advising, participation in faculty in-service and campus activities and assisting with departmental duties such as assessment and class development.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare and develop course materials such as syllabi, assignments, handouts, and culturally relevant materials.
• Prepare and deliver classes to students. Initiate, facilitate and moderate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments and papers.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
• Plan, evaluate and revise curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction in accord with SKC mission and goals.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students.
• Interact with department members to plan, implement and participate in annual and long term evaluation of program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Business Administration, or equivalent degree, is required with experience in finance. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience in tribal college setting. Experience in private business helpful. Successful candidate must have preparation for teaching a variety of business courses appropriate for undergraduate students at a tribal college. Knowledge of Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College is preferred. Must have ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and the ability to communicate through written, spoken and visual media. Must have ability to work in team setting with multiple different groups and priorities.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Accounting Technician (Accounts Receivable)
Salary Range: $14.37 - $16.22/hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

Maintain all Accounts Receivable and assist students as needed. Assist with other Business Office functions as necessary.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable – Process all charges for tuition, fees, labs and refunds for student accounts. Process payments for students receiving financial aid refunds. Assist with bookstore and daycare charges. Maintain schedule of students funding from outside sources. Process student transfers related to student receivables. Verify and send out quarterly statements for all account receivables.

Assist students as needed.

Knowledge of all receipting and daily till work.

Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other Business Office Personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

AA degree in related field and 2 years accounting experience or an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of the degree. 10-key and computer knowledge required. Ability to work as a team, establish, maintain effective working relationships, maintain confidentiality and public relations a must. Ability to carry out normal responsibilities and meet unusual situations with professionalism.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Tribal Governance and Administration Department Faculty within the Native American Studies Division (9 month position)
Salary Range: $42,621 - $45,025 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

Tribal Governance and Administration / Native American Studies Faculty for the Department of Tribal Governance and Administration within the Division of Native American Studies

A survey of the membership of the CSKT in 2014 indicated a need for higher education in the area of Tribal Governance and Tribal Administration in order to equip emerging leaders with the skills necessary for the increasingly complex work of Tribal Government and Tribal Administration. As a result, the Tribal Governance and Administration program focuses on structures, processes, and issues specific to Tribal Governments and Tribal Operations. Coursework provides the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully within Tribal organizations, governments, and schools as well as to navigate state, federal, and other non-Tribal organizations. The program is also appropriate for those working with governmental or other organizations in a liaison role with Tribal Governments and programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful candidates must have successfully earned a Master's Degree in a related field.
• Special preference will be given to candidates with degrees in: Anthropology, Education, History, Political Science, and Public Administration.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who have emphasized 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 assigned. Please see below for further details.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Assistant to the Housing Director - 12 month position
Salary Range: $33,507 - $35,507 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

The Assistant to the Housing Director Position is primarily responsible for coordination of the Housing application process including all intake and application documentation and record keeping. A variety of duties pertaining to the occupancy and functions of Student Housing will be expected. The assistant is the primary point of contact for potential Housing tenants and applicants. The assistant will manage Housing applicants, occupancy and financial records including tenant charges and leases, oversee unit turnover including check-in and check-out processes and inspections, collect and distribute Housing mail, as well as general file maintenance, customer service, and other tasks as needed. There will be some crossover expected with the complementary housing position of Student Experience and Campus Life Coordinator which manages programming, student experiences, and other hands-on concerns. The position will receive work assignments from the Director of Student Housing and work in collaboration with all other housing employees.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Housing Applications and Occupancy

• Coordinate the Housing application process: intake, monitor, and maintain incoming applications. Investigate and verify applicant information for accuracy and completeness; contact applicants to discuss and clarify discrepancies.
• Brief prospective tenants, answer questions and provide information to the program participants.
• Coordinate the maintenance of completed Housing application list, including eligibility for continuing participation.
• Prepare lease and documentation involved in the occupancy and rental process.
• Develop and maintain files and records pertaining to applicants and Student Tenants.
• Coordinate tenant move-in/move-out, including inspections, collecting forwarding addresses, confirming completed unit preparation for new occupants, and submitting offer letters to new tenants.

Record Maintenance

• Maintain tenant charges and submit them to the Business Office.
• Compile data from a variety of sources, databases, and logs related to Housing operations.
• Organize and keep up-to-date tenant records.
• Track tenant balances and enrollment through computerized systems for information management.

Administrative Duties

• Resolve or refer requests and complaints to appropriate staff
• Retrieve and deliver mail at Big Knife building
• Make copies and send faxes as requested and needed
• Maintain purchase orders, check requests and order supplies as requested
• Prepare monthly bills for approval (water, sewer, garbage, electric, cable, credit card)
• Create tenant notices as needed
• Maintain off campus housing list on website and hardcopies
• Complete reference sheets for past tenants as needed

Inspections/Housekeeping:

• Assist in dorm and family housing inspections as needed
• Assist with inspection documentation system
• Assist with housekeeping duties in dorms, laundry facility and housing as needed
• Assist with summer dorm use (scheduling, cleaning, checking in and billing)

Team Collaborations:

• Assist the Director as needed with Housing initiatives and daily tasks
• Assist the Student Experience and Campus Life Coordinator as needed with planning and realization of student experience initiatives as needed or assigned by the Director
• Assist ensuring the success of Housing as a student service on campus

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in office professions, business or related field
• Two years demonstrated successful experience in an office setting
• Must be knowledgeable with computers with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Individual must possess the ability to communicate in verbal and written form
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment with interruptions
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Must be able to provide self-direction for identifying and completing tasks

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Program Director for Institutional Advancement - SKC Foundation - 12 month position
Salary Range: $53,696 - 56,043 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

The Program Director for Institutional Advancement will assist the Executive Director in creating and implementing a comprehensive annual advancement plan. This plan will include fundraising goals that support Foundation initiatives, including SKC scholarship program, mission objective campaigns, and beyond. The position will be a liaison to community partners to leverage donations and promote Foundation opportunities within the advancement plan. Additionally, the position will manage the Foundation’s scholarship program, including the facilitation of SKC students’ application submission, review, and award process. The position will assist with administrative tasks and special event planning and execution as needed.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field is preferred with at least 5 years professional experience in business development, fundraising, or Foundation programs. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within business development or advancement fields. Must demonstrate competent critical thinking and communication skills. Must be proficient in public speaking. Must have the ability to work effectively with other people in a fast-paced setting as well as independently. Travel is required for donor cultivation and solicitation. General knowledge of Blackbaud software products is preferred. Additionally must maintain donor confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential. Must operate office machines and computer technology; demonstrate advanced computer skills and use of online resources. Position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Accounting Technician II - 12 month position
Salary Range: $14.80 - $15.23 per hour DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary:

This position prepares all receipting for SKC. Prepares student and employee billing, day care billing and account set up for charges. The position tracks student checks and payments. This position backs up for incoming and outgoing mail, receptionist and assisting all Business Office personnel as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA degree in business or 3 years working experience in the accounting field.
• Must be detailed oriented, proficient in 10-key and computer literate with experience in data entry, Excel and Word is required.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work within a team setting.
• Individual must be flexible in meeting unusual situations with professionalism, and have a positive attitude and be enthusiastic.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: TRiO SSS Academic Success Coach - 10 month position
Salary Range: $31,058 per year (10 month)
Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, December 13, 2021

General Summary:

The SSS Academic Success Coach supports the Student Support Services goals: improving student persistence, academic standing, and graduation rates. The Academic and Retention Advisor is the main source of academic, personal, and career guidance for Student Support Services participants. Position is full-time for 9 months out of each year. Off July (post graduation and June Mentor training) July, August part September of each year.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work student/outreach services staff and faculty, and assist with developing and monitoring retention plans for ensuring student success of program participants.
2. Monitor academic reporting systems for early alert to students’ performance and academic progress risk, thus identifying and providing timely interventions for those whose behaviors indicate a lack of academic success strategies.
3. Analyze retention and attrition data to identify trends and potential solutions of SSS participants. Notify counselors and faculty of SSS student issues relating to performance, and potential disqualifications.
4. Assist and refer SSS students for academic skills assistance, including tutoring, counseling, and/or career guidance. Assist students to connect with advocate peers and draw upon support services such as counseling, financial aid, and targeted student resources.
5. Provide advising services with a focus on persistence and degree completion, academic and social integration and transfer options.
6. Maintain documentation of SSS student interactions with counselors and faculty. Compiles, data, generates standardized reports, and prepares documentation for program files and individual student records.
7. Provide at least one workshop per month for students in the areas of time management, course selection and registration, stress management, how and why to access tutors, study skills, personal and life skills, and individual guidance to move into their Bachelor’s Degree.
8. Assist with and coordinate special projects that contribute to the college’s retention goals.
9. Work with faculty; remain current with transferability of courses, majors, and admissions requirements.

Required Qualifications

1. Associates Degree in Education or Related Field, Bachelors preferred.
2. Knowledge / experience working with Tribal population.
3. Two years of experience working with adult populations and students

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with first generation, low income, and disabled students.
2. TRIO background (experience working in Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity, Talent Search, McNair, Gear-Up, Student Support Services Programs).
3. Experience working with students regarding academic advising and have success coaching skills.
4. Should have excellent computer skills and be preferably fluent in the Student Access database system for record keeping.
5. Should be knowledgeable to manage printing, computer software used by students.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Director, Career and Technical Education and Dual Enrollment - 11 month position
Salary Range: $43,844 - $48,146 DOEE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Summary

The Director of Career and Technical Education is responsible for administration of grants and programs that prepare students for employment or for transfer for additional education. The position provides supervision of selected career/technical education programs, working with department heads and faculty to assure student access and success and quality programs. The Director also acts as coordinator of SKC’s dual enrollment program, providing opportunities for high school students to engage in dual enrollment and/or concurrent enrollment coursework.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Career and Technical Education

• Administer Perkins Local, Perkins Reserve, and Native American Career and Technical Education (NACTEP) grants, including attending all grant meetings, monitoring grant budgets, providing complete and timely grant reporting, and monitoring progress toward achieving project goals and objectives.
• Write Perkins and other workforce development grants, coordinating with college stakeholders including the Perkins Committee and the Vice President of Academic Affairs to develop grants that meet institutional and workforce needs.
• Work with selected CTE departments to assure student access and success and quality educational programming.
• Maintain awareness of local and regional workforce trends and current knowledge of new trends and directions in career and technical education.
• Coordinate with college and regional entities involved in workforce development, including the SKC Career Service and the CSKT Economic Development Department.
• Establish and maintain a local workforce advisory board and/or attend local and regional workforce development meetings
• Review institutional and grant reports for trends in career and technical education programs, maintaining confidentiality of data and
• Plan and implement professional development activities for career and technical education faculty as specified in grants.

Supervision of Career and Technical Education Programs

• Supervise selected CTE academic programs, working with department heads to administer programs including reviewing budgets, department annual plans, learning outcomes assessment, and complete employee evaluations as required.
• Assist with problem-solving related to issues that impact student success and quality program design.

Dual Enrollment Coordinator

• Work with Flathead Reservation high school personnel including counselors, instructors, and administrators as well as SKC faculty members to enhance student opportunities for participation in dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment coursework
• Maintain Dual Enrollment student handbook and website
• Provide academic advising for dual enrollment/concurrent enrollment students, coordinating with SKC’s student services as needed
• Attend and participate in Perkins Reserve Grant meetings and other dual enrollment meetings
• Work with V.P. of Academic Affairs to update dual enrollment MOAs with high schools
• Coordinate an annual career exploration day and other opportunities for high school students to gain an understanding of career and technical education fields.
• Coordinate with other college departments providing opportunities for high school students, e.g. the First Year Coordinator and STEM Academy

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a Career/Technical area such as a health field or trade. Minimum of one year experience managing grants.
• Computer skills including experience with Google Documents, PowerPoint, Excel, and other academic and information management operating programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines;
• Demonstrated ability to create partnerships, work as a team member, and independently lead projects.
• Demonstrated Supervisory experience.
• Valid Montana driver’s license; some travel is required. This is a drug testing designated position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching in a career/technical education field and working with American Indian students.
• Experience writing grants.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: IT Support Technician - 12 month position
Salary Range: $40-789 - $50,176 DOEE
Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, January 31, 2022

General Summary:

This position supports IT infrastructure on the SKC campus being responsible for computer, printer, and network support.  The position also has a responsibility to provide back up support to the SKC Help Desk.   The employee will have to lift heavy objects, over overhead. The employee will have to use a variety of hand tools, and power tools to install, repair, and remove equipment.  The employee will have to climb ladders and buildings. The employee will have to work outside at all times of the year.  The employee will have to work at high workplaces such as roofs and on ladders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• AA degree in Information Technology, a related field or at least 3 years of documented experience in supporting IT infrastructure.  50% of the job will be installing and maintaining computers on campus and providing back up support to the SKC Help Desk.
• Must have experience installing and maintaining network wiring such as CAT5, Cat5e, and Cat6 Ethernet.
• Must be detailed oriented, proficient as an IT professional in multiple operating systems including various versions of Microsoft Windows; Mac OS X as well.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work within a team setting.Must be able to lift at least 25 – 30 lbs. in an overhead direction with ease.  Must be able to climb ladders, work in high places, and operate hand and power tools sufficient to perform the requirements of the job.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Administrative Assistant to the NASD Division Dean and Department
Salary Range: $39,616 - $44,310 DOEE
Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2022

Introduction:

The NASD Division includes the following:  Tribal Governance and Administration, Tribal Historic Preservation, Culture and Language Studies, Digital Design Technology, Fine Arts and the SKC Media Center.

General Summary:

The Administrative Assistant to the SKC NASD Division Dean and NASD Department performs a variety of technical and skilled administrative supports including gathering information for accounts payable for departmental costs, managing division supplies and records, maintaining student records, submitting paperwork to the business office and assisting with background checks, if necessary, as well as coordination of student and intern work placements.

Minimum Qualifications:

AA degree.

Demonstrated ability with a variety of software program and operating systems.

Professional demeanor sufficient to role model and to support diverse students. Must be detailed oriented, proficient in and computer literate with experience in data entry, Excel and Word is required.   Must be able to learn SKC data systems with minimal supervision.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality, multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to work within a team setting.  Ability to maintain office hours as directed by supervisor (this is not designated as a remote working position).

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in office professions, organizational management, communication, education or related field with demonstrated experience in office management/or administrative supports.

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative work history including but not limited to document creation, schedule coordination, spreadsheet development, data analysis and meeting logistical deadlines and requirements.   Experience with grants in an administrative capacity such as report development, data verification, and development of professional communication to funding agencies or project partners.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Community Outreach Specialist, Journey to Wellness, 12-month position
Salary Range: $34,407 - $36,207 DOEE
Closing Date: 1:00 PM, Monday, February 9, 2022

General Summary:

The position supports the Journey to Wellness Project by facilitating projects and activities that enhance health promotion strategies, cultural competency, public relations and direct service objectives for SKC students, colleagues and the community.  Works collaboratively with campus and community stakeholders and resources to achieve grant objectives as identified in the grant strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proficiency in speaking publicly about health-related topics including mental health needs.
• Experience in creating and building relationships with tribal agencies, community members, and other professional agencies.
• Maintain excellent communication skills, familiar with health-related prevention methods, availability to travel as required, developing marketing materials including meeting agendas/flyers/social media/videos, and facilitating meetings/events.
• The applicant must be able to work effectively with other people while being able to problem-solve independently. Requires energetic, self-directed and professional work habits.
• Ability to maintain office hours as directed by supervisor (this is not designated as a remote working position).