Program Director, Early College

Program Director, Early College

Kern Community College District

Salary : $110,679.78 - $156,387.63 Annually

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FY24-2501110

Location : Bakersfield, CA

Department : Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Director, Outreach or assigned supervisor, the Program Director, Early College provides leadership and oversight to administer, enhance, and expand the dual enrollment and early college program in accord with established guidelines. The Program Director shall build relationships with area high schools to increase dual and concurrent enrollment by assessing the needs of students and school districts and partner with deans, department chairs, and faculty to provide courses in response to those needs; implementing marketing and promotion strategies to ensure participation; and providing admission and registration support services at off-campus sites.

Representative Duties

1. Manage and provide vision and expertise for concurrent and dual enrollment programs, course articulation agreements, and early college initiatives to the campus, local schools, and community groups. Conduct needs assessment specific to dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college programs in collaboration with local educational and governmental agencies, businesses, and community service groups.

2. Develop, implement, and assess processes and strategies to support the growth, development, marketing, and administration of Early College, including the development and dissemination of guidelines for instructors, schools, students, and academic departments, initiating formal agreements with schools, recommending policy and procedural changes, coordinating with academic departments at the College, solving problems, and responding to constituencies in a timely manner.

3. Establish and maintain relationships with the local independent school districts and community partners; develops relationships within and outside the college to develop and sustain student recruitment and outreach partnerships.

4. Develop and implement orientations and meetings for new instructors, facilitators, students, and parents.

5. Develop and manage recruitment efforts with student services, academic departments, and Marketing & Public Relations. Ensure planning and implementation of recruitment strategies to meet the College's enrollment goals.

6. Produce comprehensive reports, summaries, and evaluations related to all Early College outreach activities.

7. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of all appropriate service operations, and allocate personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

8. Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the work performance of assigned personnel.

9. Plans, organizes, implements, and administers the department and staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.

10. Participate in the preparation, submission, and monitoring of the assigned area annual budget.

11. Coordinate with other campus departments to meet the instructional and student support needs of dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college programs, within a participatory governance environment.

12. Advance student equity, diversity, and inclusion through educational program planning and implementation.

13. Ensure adherence to all applicable district, Fiscal Agent, and Chancellor's Office requirements; oversee preparation and submission of required reports to the CCCCO.

14. Perform other position-related activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited educational institution and three years of related experience, including at least one year of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution and four years of related experience, including at least one year of leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

• State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California Community Colleges.

Pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum and institutional services.

Pertinent sections of California Education Code.

California State Chancellor's Office (Systems Office) legal opinions and advisories.

Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act.

Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.

Budgeting and fiscal reporting.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to :

Demonstrate leadership abilities.

Ability to envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of the assigned area.

Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.

Understand, communicate, and explain college programs and procedures.

Work independently and with initiative while creating new programs and opportunities.

Plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work; train and provide work directions to others.

Maintain records and prepare reports and procedural documentation.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Represent the college in a professional manner.

Demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

SALARY RANGE

110,679.78 - $ 156,387.63 Annually

Maximum Entry Level Salary : $ 116,282.94 Annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications : Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by February 26, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment / selection process at any point .

Completed application packet MUST include :

Completed Online Application for Employment form

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.

Foreign Degree : Applicants with 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 on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024 (Download PDF reader)

Note : The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he / she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission

All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 4831260 / program-director-early-college . Emails will not be accepted.

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Salary : $110,680 - $156,388