Program Technician - Enrollment Services (Bilingual/Spanish)(Ridgecrest)

Ability to work independently while maintaining a student-centered approach

Knowledge & Abilities


KNOWLEDGE OF:

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.

ABILITY TO:
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.

SALARY RANGE$4,327.22 - $6,114.24 monthlyMaximum Starting Salary: $4,546.28 monthly
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 24, 2026 at 11:59pm, 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
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application 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.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

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. (5 CCR § 53022)

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.

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

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.

Helpful Links

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5478713/program-technician-enrollment-services-bilingual-spanishridgecrest. Emails will not be accepted.




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