Program Coordinator - Temporary, Classified Short Term

Program Coordinator - Temporary, Classified Short Term

Job Number: FY

Salary: $4,781.57 - $6,756.23 Monthly

Job Type: Temporary – Classified Short Term

Location: Bakersfield College – Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Student Life

This is a temporary, Classified short term opportunity, limited to 175 working days and less than 960 hours.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate the maintenance and implementation of an assigned program; assist students within an assigned program to achieve educational, vocational and personal growth goals.

• Coordinate the administration of an assigned program; initiate and coordinate activities designed to achieve departmental/program goals.
• Develop and coordinate orientations, seminars and workshops designed to familiarize students with educational and career opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating a public information and relations program to familiarize students with the services and programs at the college; develop and coordinate 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; participate in coordinating program with outside participating agencies.
• Advise and assist students in need with obtaining student services from campus and/or community resources through referral to these offices or agencies; support internship programs as assigned.
• Participate in the educational advising training program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Associate degree and two years of increasingly responsible program planning experience, including experience working with students in an academic environment.

Knowledge of:

• College application and enrollment procedures.
• Student services available at the college.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
• Uses and applications of computer equipment.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Communicate information to individuals and small groups.
• Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and assigned program.
• Interact with and motivate others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

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.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

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.

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.