Program Technician (PC - 2 or more positions)

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Program Technician to recruit eligible students for college programs and assist in coordinating assigned programs. The role requires effective communication, data collection and outreach to communities and schools.

The position involves developing program goals, conducting sessions with potential students, organizing campus tours and coordinating with financial aid offices to support student success.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a student services area.
• Proficiency with data collection, reporting and interpreting policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing program goals and objectives; suggest policy changes and procedures; prepare required reports.
• Gather data on salaries, fringe benefits, student numbers and expenditures for programs.
• Identify eligible students; conduct sessions; provide information on program eligibility and requirements.
• Coordinate campus tours, job fairs and outreach to recruit students.
• Provide orientation to community groups and assist in financial aid processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data collection & reporting

Program coordination

Education

Associate degree with coursework in behavioral science, business or related field

Job description

Program Technician (PC - 2 or more positions)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $4,327.22 - $6,114.24 Monthly40

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: FY26-2700056

Location: PC - Main Campus, Porterville, CA

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, identify, inform and recruit students eligible for college programs and services; assist in the coordination of an assigned program.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the development of an assigned program's goals and objectives; recommend policy changes and implementation procedures; prepare a variety of required reports related to the assigned program.
• Gather a variety of data, including calculating salaries and fringe benefits, projected numbers of students to be served, and expenditures for a variety of individual college programs.
• Identify eligible students; schedule and conduct individual or small group sessions with potential students; provide information and assistance to students regarding the assigned program; respond to inquiries; interpret and explain project policies and eligibility requirements.
• Conduct workshops pertaining to job placement; interview students to determine sites for job placement.
• Arrange and conduct campus tours and department visitations for interested students; maintain contact and perform follow-ups with recruited students; interpret placement tests for program eligibility purposes.
• Provide orientation regarding the college to community groups, agencies and institutions; distribute information pertaining to college programs and services, including recruitment, enrollment and financial aid.
• Assist in the completion of financial aid forms; monitor students through the financial aid process; monitor student academic progress for eligibility purposes.
• Assist students in completing applications to four–year colleges and follow‑up with the appropriate counselor.
• Establish and maintain contacts with public agencies and service‑area schools, both public and private; respond to written and verbal inquiries concerning the program.
• Establish and maintain contact with public and private employment agencies; keep current with local hiring trends.
• Assist in coordination of a variety of individual college programs.
• Attend and participate in a variety of conferences and workshops related to the assigned program; drive a vehicle to various sites to establish and monitor job placement, perform outreach duties, and participate in job fairs and job placement seminars.
• Provide training and work direction to student assistants as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Associate degree with course work in behavioral science, business or a related field and two years of experience in a student services area.

Licenses and other requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Program rules, regulations and requirements.
• Support services available at the college.
• Financial aid functions and application procedures.
• Recruitment strategies.
• Job placement strategies.
• Interviewing and advisement techniques.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.

• Interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Determine program eligibility based on applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate services and activities to recruit, retain and assist students.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Plan and organize work.
• Operate a variety of office machines including a computer.
• Train and provide work direction to others.

Special Instructions

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• 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.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

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. For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.

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.

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. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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