"Program Coordinator"

Program Coordinator

Kern Community College District

Salary: $57,378.84 - $81,074.76 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY25-2600123

Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA

Department: Student Life

Basic Function

This program will work with the Basic Needs program directly.

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.

Representative Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree and two years of increasingly responsible program planning experience, including experience working with students in an academic environment.

Salary

Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED, Range 42.5
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$4,781.57 - $6,756.23 monthly/annually (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $5,023.64 monthly/annually)

Special Instructions

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 12/02/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packets must include the following:
- Completed online application for employment
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (cover letter)
- List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

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.

Knowledge & Abilities

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.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5129675/program-coordinator. Emails will not be accepted.