Program Manager, Student Identity and Student Parents (COF)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Program Manager to lead assigned program activities focused on maintaining high-quality academic and student services programs. The role reports to the Programs Director or a supervising administrator on a campus.

The successful candidate will oversee Lavender Initiatives, support student parents, coordinate campus events, manage staff and budgets, and apply evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for student success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lavender Initiatives and LGBTQIA+ student support, coordinating with faculty and Academic Deans.
• Develop and coordinate services for student parents and dependents, improving access to childcare information, financial aid, basic needs, and academic support.
• Support campus events and programming by liaising with the Office of Student Life and campus partners.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Communication

Project coordination

Public speaking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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:

• Oversee Lavender Initiatives, including the Lavender Future Scholars cohort, identity-affirming programming, LGBTQIA+ student support, allyship education, and coordination with faculty and Academic Deans.
• Develop and coordinate services for student parents and students with dependent children, including single parents, by strengthening access to childcare information, financial aid, Basic Needs, academic support, and campus and community resources.
• Support campus-wide programming and events by collaborating with the Office of Student Life and campus partners on event planning, implementation, student engagement, and inclusive programming.
• Provide program leadership and operational oversight by coordinating assigned support staff, managing budgets and contracts, and building partnerships across academic departments, student services, and community organizations.
• Advance evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement by staying current with higher education research, emerging trends, and promising practices; assessing participation, student needs, service gaps, and outcomes; and applying findings to strengthen programs and services.

1. 1. Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.
2. 2. Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.
3. 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. 4. Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.
5. 5. Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
6. 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. 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. 8. Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public.
9. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

• 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.

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.