Employment Opportunities

Southwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for students, faculty, and staff. The College complies with all federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. SMC IS AN EOE, TITLE IX, SECTION 504 EMPLOYER.

Students

Southwestern Michigan College's office of work based learning provides information on available jobs for students who seek part-time or summer jobs, or full-time employment after graduation. Students should look for the Career Services Employment Opportunities channel in SMC Wired for details on current job openings. Applications accepted for these positions are limited to admitted students who are currently enrolled in courses at Southwestern Michigan College.

Prospective Employees

In order to be considered for employment at Southwestern Michigan College, you must submit the following items to Employment at SMC, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, Michigan.

• Letter of Interest
• Resumé
• Three (3) references (contact information only) for persons thoroughly familiar with your work including at least one supervisor under whom you have worked.
• Completed Application for Employment Form. Please mail your completed application packet to SMC at the address indicated above.

Master's degree with teaching experience preferred. The qualified applicant will be a team player who is exceptionally committed to student learning, outcomes based instruction, active learning strategies and continuous quality improvement.

All applicants must exhibit a working knowledge of computer and technological skills commensurate with subject area. Applications will be accepted any time during this academic year. Interested applicants should following the instructions provided under Prospective Employees above to apply for a position.

In addition, there are also employment opportunties to teach Ferris State University courses on the Southwestern Michigan College campuses. Please refer to The University Center for Extended Learning area on the Ferris State University website for details.

Current employment openings at Southwestern Michigan College are listed below:

Job Title RESIDENCE HALL MANAGER Date Posted 01/15/10 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College, located approximately 25 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana is seeking a full-time Residence Hall Manager. The Residential Manager provides support services directly to students, supervises Resident and Staff Assistants, and oversees all operational, educational and social hall activities for an apartment style residence hall of 130 students. The ideal relevant candidate will hold a master’s degree with previous residential life supervisory experience. Additional requirements include: the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members and students of the College, and a comprehensive understanding of developmental issues relevant to college students. Additional Requirements None Specified Contact Information Employment at SMC Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI   49047 Phone: 269/782-1000 Fax: 269/783-2115 Business Purpose Community College Web Site URL http://www.swmich.edu Additional Comments This position is available during the Summer of 2010. The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Computer literacy is required. Interested applicants should mail a cover letter stating desired position, resume and a completed SMC application to: Human Resources Southwestern Michigan College, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047

Job Title VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Date Posted 01/15/10 Job Category None specified Job Description Southwestern Michigan College seeks an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader for the position of Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management. This senior position is directly responsible for all marketing activities, and supervises the enrollment management division and public information functions of the College. Significant marketing and management experience as well as a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively in a senior leadership role are required. The candidate must embrace, as well as be an advocate for the College’s culture, which encompasses a collaborative environment as its foundation, and student success as its core. In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels both inside and outside of the College. Additional Requirements None Specified Contact Information Employment at SMC Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI   49047 Phone: 269/782-1000 Fax: 269/783-2115 Business Purpose Community College Web Site URL http://www.swmich.edu Additional Comments The review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should mail a cover letter stating desired position, resume, and a completed SMC application to: Human Resources, Southwestern Michigan College 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047