College President

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.

An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution, Education
emphasis preferred. A Juris Doctor will be considered.

· 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.
· A strong demonstrable working knowledge of Séliš, Ksanka and QÍispé
(SKQ) culture and language is required.
· Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes enrolled member preferred.

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 of directors. 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.

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.

$107,000 - $135,000 annually