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SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE Director of Academic Success in PABLO, Montana
General Summary: The Department of Academic Success is primarily responsible for overseeing the coordination and implementation of student supports that promote academic success, retention/persistence initiatives, and community education programming. The Director of Academic Success supervises, directs, and manages DAS personnel, grants, and programs that support a variety of student services and adult/community education programs.
Minimum Qualifications: Successful applicants must possess or be able to demonstrate: A bachelor\'s degree in education, social services, or related field (master\'s degree preferred). Five years of experience teaching and/or providing student academic support or social services which may include a combination of, but is not limited to, advising, academic and career counseling, community educational outreach, clinical counseling, or similar relevant experience. Strong leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills with at least 2 years supervisory or oversight duties. Experience writing and administering grants. Experience with adult learning theories, developmental studies, workplace literacy, distance/online learning, and/or academic assessment procedures. Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills required to successfully complete the duties and responsibilities of the position. Ability to establish positive working relationships with departmental, institutional, and outside agency faculty, staff, and professionals. Strong, overall organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to plan and manage multiple projects concurrently.
As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women. SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy. SKC is a drug free workplace. All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring.