Salish Kootenai College Seeks Applicants for: Custodian - Part-time
Salary Range: starting wage $14.80/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. Position will follow policy and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become familiar and follow SKC policies and procedures
• Maintain positive working relationships with administration, faculty, staff, supervisors and 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:

Must have the ability to work as a team player and possess good work ethics

Must have a valid driver's license

Must pass pre-hire Drug test.

General Summary:

The instructor will develop and teach high school and early college/dual enrollment courses within the school structure.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop a college and career readiness curriculum and teach two semester-long courses for high school students grades 9-12. The instructor will offer culturally relevant large group and individualized career and college exploration and preparation activities to include a portfolio-building component. Class sessions will include group work and individualized work plans to assist students with all aspects of college and/or career planning including exploration, selection, and application for work-based learning positions, internships, scholarships, college, apprenticeships, and other opportunities. The instructor will teach the course five days per week during the regular school schedule.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in education or related academic field and secondary school certification. A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the high school or college level. Excellent writing, communication, computer, organizational, and time-management skills required. Must successfully complete a background check (fingerprinting) due to working with minors and a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualification:

Experience teaching Native American students.

General Summary:

Campus Security routinely does checks of campus buildings and property. This includes but is not limited to buildings-windows, doors and building alarm systems along with routine checks for fire and safety. These checks take place at alternating times. While on patrol, security will approach and identify any/all individuals and/or vehicles within campus boundaries. Security patrol any new construction areas and buildings to insure the unauthorized entry of children and or adults. Security Officer will contact Tribal Police, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services and Fire Departments for assistance. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must as Security has to communicate with patrons of SKC, police and write reports on incidents. SKC Security is a 24/7/365 program and a part-time position. The officer must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a regular basis.

Major Duties of Security Officers:

• Observe and Reporting: Notify supervisor of incidents.
• Listen to scanner and respond and Assist any Emergency on Campus.
• Maintain professionalism including appearance and personal hygiene. Punctuality. Kind and courteous demeanor.
• Crime prevention.
• Crime or SKC policies violation reporting.
• Writing detailed reports related to any incident on campus within 24 hours of the incident. Including incidents where Law and Order are on campus to handle a situation.
• Securing and alarming campus facilities.
• 24-hour campus wide patrol with emphasis on housing.
• Routine checks for Fire and Safety.
• Escorting service for students and staff with conditions that require transportation or Security.
• Unlocking units/dorms for students.
• Documenting any and ALL fines for services rendered.
• Deliver U.S. mail and SKC notices for student housing.
• Traffic control/enforcement.
• Parking enforcement.
• Respond to alarms received from Mission Valley Security.
• Maintain good working relationship with local law enforcement.
• Jumping vehicles with low batteries.
• Make contact and identify all residents in campus housing.
• Make contact and identify any patron to SKC Campus.
• Assist local law enforcement in identification and apprehension of any SKC policy violator.
• WILL attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Maintain company vehicle and report and damage, irregular use, or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Requests for equipment or materials to the supervisor.
• Referral of all inter-departmental staff issues to Director.
• Read and understand all SKC Policies including Master Policy, Security, and Housing Manual Policy and Procedure.
• Coordinating any foreseen absence and/or schedule variance with supervisor. Trading shifts is only to be done with officer trained in same shift. Exceptions only allowed by supervisor.
• No abandoning of post until it is properly relieved.
• Will remain on SKC Campus at all times during shift unless otherwise authorized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must not have any felonies or misdemeanor convictions in the last five years.
• Must not have any pending criminal misdemeanor or felony charges.
• Position can be physically demanding and officers must be able to perform foot patrol in all types of weather.
• Must be able to pass background check for criminal crimes.
• Officers must maintain a neat appearance on the job.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and punctual.

 Preferred Skills:

• First Aid and CPR experience with preference for first responder training.
• Experience enforcing safety and security regulations, codes and standards.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

None- Individual is responsible for the safety and well-being of all SKC campus patrons.

General Summary:

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching 55%

• Plan, prepare, and organize a variety of culturally relevant teaching/learning strategies and instructional material for clinical, lab, and/or simulation
• Instruct students in clinical, lab, and/or simulation under the oversight of master’s prepared faculty.
• Prepare and maintain student records related to course room and learning activities.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and availability to assist students with learning difficulties.
• Responsible for: completing the syllabus according to department and college guidelines, placement of all course documents on Brightspace, posting final grades to JICS, and posting all course documents to Google Drive/Docs
• Participate in problem solving of student, course, exam, and department issues—and other issues as they arise.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of Nursing Department policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing assessment and revision of the Student Nurse Handbook.
• Participate in Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.
• Attend nursing department meetings; responsible for various action plans arising from department meetings. Responsible for reporting back to the team on solutions/outcomes in the areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Learning Management System, instructional technology, computer programs, and other computerized teaching tools as needed for their particular areas of responsibility in didactic and/or clinical.
• Demonstrate teamwork; assist others, communicate and collaborate to contribute to the overall functioning of the department.
• Mentoring new faculty as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Clinical Instruction (if applicable; teaching is reduced to take the place of clinical instruction) 15%

• Maintain ongoing and collaborative work relationships with nursing faculty members, clinical facilities, students, and close communication with the Chair of Nursing.
• Effectively communicate clinical guidelines and procedures to students.
• Support student learning throughout the clinical learning experience by maintaining open and professional communication with students and clinical preceptors.
• Maintain communication with students regarding their clinical project for support and to reinforce learning.
• Complete assessment and evaluation tools as requested.
• Attend all staff meetings in the clinical facility if applicable.

 Advising 15%

• Advise students on a program of study.
• Refer students to appropriate college and community resources.
• Assist students in the course registration process.
• Help students explore their program of study and specific courses based on the students’ short and long-term career and educational plans.

College Service 5%

• Serve on college committees as appropriate.
• Participate in college activities for students.
• Participate in college and reservation-wide cultural activities.
• Attend college-wide staff/faculty meetings and in-services.

Professional Development 5%

• Participate in professional organizations.
• Achieve advanced degrees and certification.
• Maintain proficiency in areas of responsibility of teaching and/or clinical practice.
• Attends selected professional development activities.
• Utilizes ongoing peer review in self-evaluation.

Creative and Scholarly Work 5%

• Participate in research related to Native American Health Care.
• Participate in creative activities such as scholarly writing, presentations, etc.

Community/Professional Service 5%

• Participate in professional and/or civic activities contributing to health care, professional nursing, or nursing education.
• Promote community awareness of SKC Nursing Program.

Required Qualifications:

• Nursing faculty will hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from both an accredited nursing program and college. If a BSN prepared nurse is currently enrolled in a master’s program, they will be considered as a qualified applicant.
• Nursing education experience preferred.
• Faculty shall hold an unencumbered, active license as a Registered Nurse in Montana or be eligible to apply for one via reciprocity from another state. Recent acute care experience is preferred.
• Faculty will possess a clear background check.

General Summary:

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

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

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• Monitors and schedules use, signing out, and movement of simulation lab equipment

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

• Develops and implements clinical simulation to meet accreditation standards

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

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

• Continuously updates and refines simulation experiences based on identified needs and serves as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation in classroom/lab activities

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

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

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

• Oversees simulation lab information and technology support

• Formulates budget recommendations

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

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

• Performs remediation with students as needed

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

• Any other duties as may be appropriately assigned or required

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

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

General Required Qualifications:

• The nursing simulation instructor will hold a minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited nursing program and an accredited college.

• A Master of Science in Nursing degree is preferred.

• Experience with virtual simulation programs is preferred.

• Active in professional organizations related to nursing education and/or simulation is preferred.

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

• Nursing simulation instructor will possess a clear background check.

General Summary:

Greet and assist general public, students, staff and faculty. Answer switchboard. Prepare items for filing. Work as a team member in the basic operations of the Business office. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for all filling. Proof various Journal Entries, Monthly Adjustments, and Miscellaneous Charges. Assist with preparing outgoing mail. Verifying all AP checks for proper back up prior to filling. Disburse student refund checks and payroll checks. Other miscellaneous office duties as requested, i.e. faxing and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and 2-years office experience.

Ability to work as a team, establish and maintain effective working relationships, maintain confidentiality and public relations a must.

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

Ability to carry out normal responsibilities and meet unusual situations with professionalism.

General computer knowledge helpful.

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

• Be firm with decisions

• Become familiar and follow SKC policies and procedures

• Maintain positive working relationships with administration, faculty, staff, supervisors and team members

• Oversee and inspect the tasks and overall performance of the team

• Responsible for the verification of job completion and hours worked of team members

• Perform seasonal outside work as required

• Check and secure buildings at end of shift

• Maintain and upkeep cleaning equipment

• Maintain and upkeep vehicles (check fluids and keep clean)

• Report any additional duties or changes in cleaning schedule

• Assist custodians with cleaning, sanitizing, and dusting as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED

• At least three years of supervisory experience preferred

• Must have the ability to work as a team player and possess good work ethics

• Attend trainings and workshops as required

• Ability to work full regular scheduled shifts and occasional flexible hours

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs

• Current driver’s license

• Pass a pre-hire drug test

General Summary:

The Institutional Research Analyst works directly under the Director of Institutional

Effectiveness to coordinate quality data collection efforts across campus; ensure student record

integrity; and maintain compliance with federal, state, and college policies, as well as

accreditation standards. This work includes assisting with: timely responses to data requests;

preparation of required and requested reports; engagement with student success initiatives to

support data informed decision making; and providing data support and training to staff and

faculty across campus. The ideal candidate will be student centric, self-motivated, and

prepared to actively engage with both the campus and Tribal College and Universities (TCU)

communities and other outside agencies.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extract and analyze program data for the preparation of assessment, program evaluation reports, and institutional research projects.
• Prepare and submit data to national data services (i.e., the Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) College Board) according to established reporting schedules.
• Create and modify reports from multiple databases for the purpose of providing data for institutional research.
• Facilitate interdepartmental communication and training regarding institutional data collection, data integrity, and data correction.
• Prepare data and reports according to approved data requests.
• Assist with ad hoc institutional research projects, including data walks, presentations, retention system updates, and focus groups.
• Assist with institutional accreditation reporting, visits, and other NWCCU requirements
• Prepare data and reports with de-identified information for publishing on the SKC IR web pages according to established structure.
• Assist with institutional reporting of data to federal, tribal and state agencies.
• Attend workshops and meetings, as well as actively participate in various educational opportunities for professional development.
• Serve on designated institutional committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Education, mathematics, or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Two (2) years of consecutive experience with data management required.
• High competency level with Excel required.
• Experience with Google Suite required.
• Experience with Jenzabar/ JICS preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate reports and records.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of statistics is preferred.

General Summary:

In accordance with the Salish Kootenai College Childcare Mission Statement and goals, the Childcare Center Cook collaborates with the director and lead teachers to meet the needs of the center, children, parents, and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reviewing the menus with the director and coordinating the food program with possible center activities.
• Shopping weekly for food and supplies for meals.
• Completing all paperwork reporting documentation for the Montana Child and Adult Food Care Program.
• Providing assistance to teachers with cooking experiences they may wish to implement in the learning environment. These experiences may include actually demonstrating/presenting the planned lesson/activity.
• Cooking meals for and serving at parent meeting.
• Maintaining a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen and eating areas. This will involve following the cleaning schedule posted in the kitchen.
• Attending all staff meetings and participating in training courses to expand knowledge of child development.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Treat all children with dignity and respect
• Attend required yearly CAFP Food Program trainings
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid /CPR and AED certification
• Continue to earn training hours for Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry

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 of young children
• Ability to meet cleanliness and USDA requirements
• First Aid and CPR certifications
• STARS to quality Food Safety in Child Care Center
• Must pass State of Montana background check and fingerprint check.
• Subject to pre-hire drug screen and random drug testing required by the college for safety sensitive employment

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.

General Summary:

Under general supervision, perform highly skilled and complex work, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based health promotion strategies, policies, programs, and services for the college community, with a focus on health conditions and behaviors that interfere with student success in young adult populations. Working with Center for Prevention and Wellness, and campus health services staff, administer student population-based health assessments; analyze, determine, and communicate priority needs; and ensure that data-driven programs are developed and implemented, based on relevant, measurable, and practical health and learning outcomes. The Health Promotion Specialist supports the CPW department’s goals and objectives through a variety of tasks while maintaining a commitment to the mission, vision and core themes of SKC.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health-related discipline (i.e., health education, public health, community health, social services, behavioral sciences) or another closely related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in health education, health promotion, and/or prevention of health conditions.
• Experience in a higher education setting and/or public health education role targeting diverse populations is highly desirable.
• Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and oversight.
• Cultural awareness, knowledge, and experience working with tribal populations.
• Travel is required, both local and regional travel and as needed to grantee meetings, or for training/professional development opportunities, and coalition building.
• Must possess a valid and current driver's license and automobile insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation and able to travel.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass background check and UA.

 Preferred qualifications:

• Efficient and effective resource utilization.
• Ability to provide accountability and timeliness of work outcomes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking, presentations, and reporting.

As the Chief Executive Officer, the President of Salish Kootenai College is entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the policies established by the Salish Kootenai College Board of Directors and overseeing the general administration of the College. This role calls for a visionary leader who is committed to advancing the mission of the College and empowering the Confederated Salish and Kootenai community.

Preference will be given to enrolled members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation.

Mission Statement: The Mission of Salish Kootenai College is to provide quality post-secondary educational opportunities and support for American Indians, locally and from throughout the United States, to achieve their academic and career goals. The College will perpetuate the cultures of the Séliš, Ksanka, and Qlispe’ peoples. The College will impact its community through service and research.

Vision: Salish Kootenai College aspires to be the pre-eminent educational center of excellence for American Indian Students, grounded in the cultures of the Séliš, Ksanka and QÍispé people of the Flathead Nation. The college will empower students to improve the lives of their families and communities through research, leadership and service.

Goals: The Salish Kootenai College Board of Directors has adopted the following goals to provide further specificity to the Mission and Vision Statements and goals outlined in the SKC Strategic Plan:

• Contribute to the preservation of the cultures, languages, histories, and natural environment of the Séliš, Ksanka and QÍispé people.

• Provide postsecondary educational opportunities for Indigenous peoples in the following areas: degree programs, vocational training, college transfer programs, community service, Indigenous culture and history, and adult education.
• Cultivate a learning environment in which students develop skills in effective communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, and citizenship.
• Administer comprehensive student services.
• Implement lifelong learning opportunities for both personal and professional development through diverse instructional formats offered on and off campus.
• Support tribal entities and departments in staff preparation, planning, research, and services according to identified needs.
• Assist with the economic development needs of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation.
• Maintain financial resources for institutional support as directed by the board.

The successful candidate must be a leader who is committed to the following:

• Inspiring and empowering faculty, staff, and students of Salish Kootenai College through visionary leadership.
• Committed to upholding the vision, mission, and educational goals of Salish Kootenai College.
• Dedicated to fostering cultural exploration, personal empowerment, gender equity, and career success among students, faculty, staff, and the community.
• Knowledgeable about cultural traditions and a proponent of the Séliš, Ksanka and QÍispé cultural values, histories, and traditions.
• Advancing Salish Kootenai College’s next stage of development while honoring the strong legacy of self-determination and Indigenous knowledge.
• Communicating effectively with the stakeholders of Salish Kootenai College.
• Being a results-oriented leader who can move the College forward and achieve its goals.

Opportunities and Challenges: The President will be expected to exercise creative leadership in addressing the following areas:

• Building on the strong legacy of the academic degree and workforce certificate programs.
• Engaging in the recruitment, retention, completion, and success of the next generation of students.
• Provide supervision responsibilities throughout the college’s chain of command.
• Ensuring the financial stability of Salish Kootenai College through effective resource management and fundraising coordination.
• Continuing ongoing accreditation with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and pursuing World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) accreditation.

Minimum qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution, Education emphasis preferred.
• Demonstrated successful senior-level administrative experience in a complex organizational setting in higher education or related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of Salish Kootenai College.
• Awareness of the sociological, cultural, and educational values, customs, and traditions of the Séliš, Ksanka and QÍispé people.
• Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes enrolled member preferred.

General Summary:

The Instruction and Outreach Services Librarian serves as liaison with a variety of campus academic departments, provides information literacy instruction, reference services, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is required.
• Creative abilities
• Experience with presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing skills.
• Experience working in a library setting.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, able to work successfully with library patrons, including students, faculty, tribal members and local high school students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with library staff to accomplish library and college missions.
• Experience and ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
• Providing library outreach services including Early Childhood reading programs, community programs, school programs and various events on campus.
• Assist patrons with citation writing styles.
• Ability to provide reference services.

General Summary:

Under the supervision of the Bookstore Team Leader, the Sales Clerk ensures the
Bookstore operates in a manner that provides a quality experience for its customers.
The Clerk serves as 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. The Clerk will
prepare and serve hot and cold beverages while paying attention to details. Maintain
stock of coffee counter supplies. 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 the register at the 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
rearranging of merchandise and displays.

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform cash register transactions while maintaining daily cash
• Make and serve beverages such as espresso, tea and specialty beverages.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and tools.
• Receive and stock goods, replenish shelves and supplies.
• Controlling of all receiving and outgoing packages
• Assist customers in locating merchandise and online ordering of textbooks
• Report any discrepancies and defective merchandise
• Perform problem-solving for customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and experience in a retail environment, including cashiering and working with the public.
• Must have computer experience, excellent oral 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.