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Program Manager, Early College (COF) (BC)

Kern Community College District
$86,720 - $122,533 a year
Bakersfield, California
Full time
1 week ago
Salary
$86,720.50 - $122,533.80 Annually
Location
Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type
Management - Classified Administrator
Job Number
FY24-2501358
College
Bakersfield College
Department/Division
Outreach & Early College
Opening Date
07/28/2025

Basic Function

Under direction of the Programs Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.

Representative Duties

1. Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.

2. Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.

3. Assist in preparation and administration of budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff.

4. Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.

5. Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.

6. Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs.

7. Participate in meetings and conferences related to programs within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate projects and implement procedural changes; follow up on action items, and develop program reports as needed.

8. Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.

  • Two years of experience related to area of assignment.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Student services available at the college.
  • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
  • Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting.
  • Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the assigned special programs processes.
  • Principles of public speaking.
  • Record-keeping and report preparation methods.
  • Principles of providing work direction and guidance to others.
  • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

  • Evaluate and implement project goals.
  • Communicate information to individuals and groups.
  • Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and the project initiatives.
  • Interact with and motivate others.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets.
  • Supervise and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidenced based milestones for student success.
  • Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities.

Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules
MANAGEMENT
Range 006
$86,720.50- $ 122,533.80 annually
(Maximum Entry Level Salary: $86,720.50 annually)

Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 08/07/2025 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet
s MUST include the following.
  • Completed online application for employment
  • Current resume
  • Letter of interest (cover letter)
  • List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
  • Copy of legible transcripts
It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or
Foreign Degrees Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (See our EEO Plan 2021-2024.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment
the District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.


Kern Community College District provides a rich health and welfare benefits package to our full-time permanent employees, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability. In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection.

Limited benefits and Affordable Care Act (ACA) benefits are offered to less than full-time and temporary employees.

For a detailed list of benefit eligibility please visit our Benefits Website

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