Director, Rising Scholars Program – Equity & Reentry

University of California; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bakersfield College seeks a Program Director for the Rising Scholars program to lead educational access, student success, and reentry services. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen outcomes for justice-impacted students and ensure compliant program operations across correctional facilities and the college service area.

The role demands strategic thinking, servant leadership, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an academic area related to assignment.
• Five years of full-time experience in administration, including at least three years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned program(s).
• Interpret and administer College policy with respect to student centered educational services. Plan, implement, and evaluate short and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives related to assigned program(s).
• Review, assess and evaluate assigned programs and services; recommend and implement approved plans and policies to facilitate and improve outcomes, operations and programs within areas of responsibility.
• Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for support staff.
• Provide assistance in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of support staff in assigned program(s).
• Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the annual plans and budgets expenditures.
• Act as liaison with District, State, and federal governing bodies regarding assigned programs and practices.
• Market the College and assigned programs to the College community and the general public.
• Serve on College and District committees as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff development

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in related academic area

Job description

Bakersfield College seeks a Program Director for the Rising Scholars program to lead educational access, student success, and reentry services. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen outcomes for justice-impacted students and ensure compliant program operations across correctional facilities and the college service area.

The role demands strategic thinking, servant leadership, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.