Trustee (Board Member) - Remote

Overview

The Trustee serves as part of the governing body responsible for ensuring that SCIT fulfills its mission, maintains academic quality, and preserves institutional integrity.

In Short

• Provide strategic direction and oversight aligned with SCIT’s mission and growth objectives
• Ensure the institution maintains academic quality, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity
• Review and approve major institutional policies, initiatives, and long-term plans
• Contribute expertise to strengthen institutional performance, innovation, and outcomes
• Participate in board meetings, committees, and institutional events
• Act as an ambassador for SCIT within industry, community, and professional networks

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience in one or more relevant fields:
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic governance and decision-making
• Understanding of or interest in career-focused, technical education models
• Commitment to student success, access, and workforce outcomes
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability

Benefits

• Trustees receive a stipend of $4,000 per year.
• Quarterly board meetings (3 virtual, 1 in person per year–November)
• Committee membership and participation on at least one committee
• Periodic strategic planning sessions and institutional engagement