EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SKC

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Nursing Instructor
Salary Range: $47,000 - $49,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching
Plan, prepare, and organize a variety of culturally relevant teaching/learning strategies and instructional material for lecture, clinical, and laboratory. Plan and supervise classroom and clinical experiences for students. Evaluate students’ performance in the classroom and clinical area on a systematic basis. Prepare and maintain student records related to classroom and learning activities. Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students with learning difficulties. Complete assessment and evaluation tools as requested. Serve as a writing mentor for all students. Lead faculty for nursing courses are responsible for: completing the syllabus according to department and college guidelines, course calendar, posting final grades to JICS, posting all course documents to Ululim, exam preparation (including Kaplan), administration, and evaluation.

Clinical Instruction
Maintain ongoing and collaborative work relationships with nursing faculty members, clinical staff, clinical facilities, students, and close communication with the Clinical Coordinator. Make student clinical assignments that are appropriate to the student’s skill level and meet the requirements of the clinical facility. Effectively communicate facility policy and procedures to students. Ensure safety of patients assigned to students and safety of students at all times. Maintain records of student clinical skill achievement.  Support student learning throughout the clinical learning experience by maintaining open and professional communication with students and clinical staff. Review and respond to all student journal submissions. Plan and conduct post-conference sessions with student clinical groups that support and reinforce learning. Complete assessment and evaluation tools as requested. Clinical instructors will meet regularly with masters prepared faculty member to debrief and collaborate on student progress.

Minimum Qualification

The applicant shall hold at least a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. The applicant should have experience in Pediatrics and/or OB/Maternal Child nursing within the past three years. The applicant shall be licensed as registered nurse in Montana.  Work experience in nursing education is preferred. Proficiency with a Learning Management System (LMS) is preferred. Recent clinical work experience is required.  The faculty position will include didactic and clinical instructor duties with ASN students in area hospitals and community agencies.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Assistant Director/Lead Teacher - Early Learning Center
Salary Range: $33,000 - $35,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Childcare Center Lead Teacher/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.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• 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: System Administrator - IT Department
Salary Range: $50,000 - $54,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for system administration duties on a number of servers that IT Services manages. This includes but is not limited to servers used for email, academic department servers, managed print systems, one card systems, and servers providing web services such as ftp, ssh, web, web application development. This position is also responsible for management of a VMware vSphere ESX installation on a Cisco UNC system with an ESX storage system. Training is available for the various systems.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading various daily server logs
• Monitoring daily backups
• Create and maintain WordPress websites
• Create, update, and modify network server configurations
• Create, update, and modify web server directory structures and configurations
• Apply patches and updates to server operating systems and software providing network services.
• Create and maintain user accounts including student accounts

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a high degree of organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and management skills. This position requires extensive knowledge of Windows server operating systems administration. The position requires at least a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or at least 4 years of experience managing servers.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Full-time Childcare Aide
Salary Range: $12.00 - $14.00 DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 up.
  • Help 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.

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. This position is subject to random drug testing.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Psychology Instructor
Salary Range: $42,000 - $46,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Salish Kootenai College seeks applicants for the position of Psychology Instructor, to begin immediately. The instructor will join a small department and will develop and teach psychology courses.

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 and professional development, 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 develop and teach undergraduate and upper division psychology courses is required. The successful candidate will be able to teach a group of courses selected from the following subject areas: Introductory and Advanced Research Methods, Psychological Writing, Senior Capstone courses; Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Childhood Disorders; Gender Differences, Historical Trauma, Counseling Methods, Biological Psychology and 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 with minimal 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. Ability to navigate computer software programs, develop and teach online and hybrid courses, and use software in support of coursework is required.

A Doctoral Degree in psychology or closely related field is preferred. Familiarity with Indigenous research methodology and its application in the field of social sciences is preferred.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Transportation Driver
Salary Range: $12.82 - $13.45 DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position serves as a driver for transporting groups and individuals in regard to the college and community business. Other duties include the performance of routine preventive maintenance on vehicles along with light mechanical and required paperwork. This position is classified as a testing designated position requiring random and pre-hire drug/alcohol testing.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Transportation
  • Complete daily logs, service records, and appropriate paperwork.
• Shop duties
• Mechanic
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance on vehicles
  • Clean and fuel vehicles
  • Light mechanic work

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to get one within 30 days)

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Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant - Education Division - Full-time
Salary Range: $37,000 - $42,000 DOE
Closing Date: November 12, 2018, 4:00 PM

The SKC Division of Educations seeks a full-time Program Coordinator/Administrative Assistant to work with students, faculty and staff to help ensure the success of Division programs. Activities include outreach and student recruitment, working with students meet program requirements, coordinating interns’ schedules, track graduate job placements, maintaining student records, managing supplies and records, and submitting paperwork and forms to the business office.

The successful candidate will have earned a minimum of an associate degree in office professions or related field and will have demonstrated coordinator experience working in high activity offices and/or higher education. The candidate must be proficient in word processing, spread sheets, and data input. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented and be able to work with a diverse ambitious team of staff and faculty. This will require the ability to communicate effectively through written, spoken, and visual media. In addition, this position requires effective interfacing with educational organizations, presenting a professional demeanor, and working productively as a team member.

General Summary:

The Coordinator/Administrative Assistant is responsible for a number of tasks, including:

• Managing program recruiting and outreach;
• Supporting and tracking student progress through their programs;
• Managing student stipends;
• Coordinating student intern schedules;
• Track graduate job placements;
• Maintain student records;
• Manage supplies and submit paperwork and forms to business office;
• Maintain communications with graduates to ensure student payback requirements are met;
• Supporting new teacher induction programs.

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Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: LSAMP Project Coordinator
Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000 DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement and SKC Vision, the Projects Coordinator collaborates with administration, faculty, and staff to meet the needs of the SKC, the Indigenous Math & Science Institute, which includes the All Nations LSAMP and NSF-NICE programs. In summary, this position is responsible for handling oral, written, and electronic communication to facilitate requirements of each project; being well-organized and able to work on a professional level with various partners, both nationally and internationally. The Projects Coordinator may have several time-sensitive, mission-critical duties assigned at once, which include sensitive data collection, reporting and required knowledge of the Tribal College System. In addition, the Projects Coordinator is required to travel to conferences and other activities, both domestically and internationally as designated and must be willing to work evenings and weekends when required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Degree in a STEM field, with a strong business background or five years working experience in a related field.
• Experience working with and knowledgeable of Native American populations and Native Partner Institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to function collegially in a team setting and to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, students and Partner Institution Liaisons.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Part-time Cook (9 mos. 39 hours per week)
Salary Range: $10.25 - $12.48 per hour DOE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

Successful candidates will have the following:

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

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Instructor - Geospatial Science and Technology
Salary Range: $42,000 - $50,000 DOE
Closing Date: December 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

The Division of Natural Resources seeks to hire a geospatial science and technology instructor with experience in the use of geospatial information systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and other related technology as a tool for natural and cultural resource management for tribal organizations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Natural Resources Instructor

• Develop courses in AS and BS programs
• Teach classes in AS and BS programs
• Work with other faculty in Natural Resources to develop geospatial curriculum for inclusion in classes across all natural resource fields/departments
• Develop syllabi in accord with SKC policy
• Incorporate student learning outcomes, department objectives and the 4 C’s into the curriculum, in accord with SKC mission and department goals
• Develop modules and instruct using hybrid and/or online technology, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a field related to natural resources
• Three years successful experience as a GIS analyst in a natural resource field
• Experience mentoring and supporting Native students or co-workers
• 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
• Must possess, or have the willingness and ability to obtain within a year, a FAA approved remote pilot license for operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone)

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Nursing Director
Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000
Closing Date: December 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

General Summary

The Nursing Program Director should be a visionary leader, able to manage growth and change. Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Dedication to the mission of Salish Kootenai College with an emphasis on recruiting and retaining Native American students in nursing
• Providing leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the programs of learning
• Leadership and supervision for faculty and staff activities and responsibilities
• Interacting with potential and enrolled students
• Preparing and administering the department budget
• Fulfilling general administrative and professional responsibilities
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee and work collaboratively with all departments

Minimum Qualifications

Successful candidates will hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in nursing AND a Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field. (Candidates who are currently enrolled in a Doctoral Program, making satisfactory progress toward their degree, will be considered) Demonstrated experience in the areas of nursing practice, nursing education and nursing administration is required. Successful teaching experience is also required. The candidate MUST have current Montana Nursing License or be licensed in another state and eligible for Montana licensure upon hire. Experience with program accreditation, Montana State Board of Nursing Regulations and curriculum development preferred.

Other preferred qualifications include the ability to recruit and mentor faculty at all levels; effective organizational skills; grant writing/fundraising skills; understanding of computer technologies and innovative teaching methodologies; ability to create an environment and community that supports the s College’s mission, faculty, and students. The candidate must demonstrate successful experience working with minorities, low income, and first-generation college students and a student-centered philosophy to nursing education.

Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Institutional Effectiveness Associate
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Closing Date: December 10, 2018, 4:00 PM

General Summary

The Associate will collect, prepare, analyze, and report institutional data under direction of the Director of Institutional Effectiveness. This position supports institutional research, assessment, strategic planning, accreditation, and other activities by ensuring data integrity and improving data access and analysis capabilities for administrators, faculty, staff and external entities. Some travel may be required.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Institutional Effectiveness and Research
Analyze institutional data and provide reports to campus stakeholders as requested. Respond to federal, state, and tribal surveys; design and conduct research studies to address concerns such as student learning, student success, student satisfaction, retention and persistence, and other student-related issues as requested by faculty and administrators. Provide technical assistance related to the assessment of student learning. Coordinate campus processes such as course evaluations and campus surveys. Maintain confidential institutional reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in an academic discipline such as Education or Psychology OR a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years’ experience teaching in higher education with responsibility for outcomes assessment, reporting, and curriculum. The relevant experience includes (1) educational data collection, analysis, and reporting, (2) project management and evaluation; and (3) development of written reports. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly motivated, have excellent time management skills, and be capable of working independently and as a team member. The position requires basic knowledge of statistics, effective organizational skills; the ability to attend to multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; working knowledge of spreadsheet and database programs; ability to collect information, identify relevant facts, and derive logical conclusions. Requires the employee to accept accountability for work performance and maintain confidentiality related to data. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s Degree in above areas or related field and experience teaching in higher education, as well as experience survey development, databases, institutional-level accreditation, and/or student learning assessment preferred. If the candidate does not have a Master’s Degree, must complete a Master’s in a related area within four years.