Program Manager, Early College (COF) (BC)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Program Manager, Early College to oversee program activities, supervise staff, and coordinate outreach at Bakersfield College. This role focuses on maintaining quality academic and student services programs for early college initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, with emphasis on data-informed planning and collaboration with partner high schools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple project activities to meet or exceed program expectations.
• Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and directives from program agencies.
• Assist in preparation and administration of budget and expenditures; respond to budget inquiries.
• Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; supervise staff.
• Coordinate outreach and information releases to familiarize students with college services.
• Identify and serve students who meet project guidelines and provide programming to address needs.
• Participate in meetings, disseminate information, and develop program reports.
• Market the College and assigned programs to the College community and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Program Manager, Early College (COF) (BC)

Kern Community College District

Salary

$88,715.07 - $125,352.08 Annually006

Job Type

Management - Classified Administrator

Job Number

FY26-2700145

Location

Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department

Outreach & Early College

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:

• Serve as a primary liaison between the college and partner high schools to support collaboration and communication.
• Oversee course scheduling, instructor approvals, and student enrollment to ensure smooth program operations.
• Monitor student progress and coordinate support strategies to promote success and completion.
• Utilize data to inform decision-making and recommend program improvements.
• Support program sustainability and growth through data-informed planning and resource management.

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.