Program Manager, California College Corps Program (COF) (BC)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 86,720 - 122,533; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Program Manager for the California College Corps Program, based in Bakersfield. The role involves managing various program activities while ensuring quality academic and student services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating workflows, and managing budgets effectively.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience related to area of assignment.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate College Corps operational initiatives.
• Support daily College Corps workflows.
• Provide guidance to assigned College Corps staff.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager, California College Corps Program (COF) (BC)

Salary: $86,720.50 - $122,533.80 annually

Job Type: Management - Classified Administrator

Job Number: FY25-2600385

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

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.

Key Position Accountabilities

• Manage, coordinate, and support assigned College Corps operational initiatives. Support the management, coordination, and implementation of the College Corps program including fellow recruitment, onboarding, support, training, compliance monitoring, and reporting requirements. Assist with tracking project progress, timelines, and outcomes, and report status updates to department leadership as requested.
• Support day-to-day College Corps workflows and service delivery. Assist with coordinating daily operational activities for assigned College Corps functions to support timely, accurate, and consistent processing, in accordance with established procedures and deadlines.
• Provide workflow guidance and operational assistance to assigned College Corps staff. Provide task-level guidance, training reinforcement, and workflow organization support to assigned classified staff, under the direction of department leadership. Refer performance concerns, workload issues, and staffing needs to supervisors as appropriate.
• Coordinate collaboration and support with Community Host Partners and Student Fellows. Facilitate outreach, onboarding and ongoing support to Community Host Partners and Student fellows throughout the program. Prepare and distribute documentation, reference guides, and training resources related to assigned program, as assigned and approved by department leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional coordination and prepare operational reports. Participate in meetings, workgroups, and operational planning activities related to College Corps. Assist with follow-up on assigned action items and prepare routine summaries or reports documenting project activities, service trends, or workflow outcomes, as requested.

Representative Duties

• Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.
• Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.
• Assist in preparation and administration of budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff.
• Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.
• Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
• Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs.
• 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.
• Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public.
• 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 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.

Abilities

• 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 evidence-based milestones for student success.
• Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities.

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

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.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.