Student Success Programs Coordinator

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Outreach Special Projects department at Bakersfield College. The role focuses on coordinating program activities, aiding student growth and facilitating access to resources and career opportunities.

Responsibilities include developing orientations, advising students, and coordinating outreach initiatives with local agencies and community partners to promote retention and success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and two years of increasingly responsible program planning experience.
• Experience working with students in an academic environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the administration of an assigned program and initiate activities to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop orientations, seminars, and workshops to familiarize students with educational and career opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating a public information and relations program to familiarize students with services and programs; develop community outreach activities.
• Monitor student progress and perform follow-up surveys on programs, courses and student success.
• Advise and assist students with enrollment procedures; promote student retention through support, encouragement and guidance; coordinate programs with outside participating agencies.
• Advise and assist students in obtaining student services from campus or community resources; support internship programs as assigned.
• Participate in the educational advising training program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Kern Community College District seeks a Program Coordinator to support the Outreach Special Projects department at Bakersfield College. The role focuses on coordinating program activities, aiding student growth and facilitating access to resources and career opportunities.

Responsibilities include developing orientations, advising students, and coordinating outreach initiatives with local agencies and community partners to promote retention and success.