Interim Executive Director, Categorical Programs

About the Department

Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Executive Director of Categorical Programs shall serve as the administrator for grant funded programs, including EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUp, DSPS, AB540, SEAP, FKCE, Cal-SOAP, and related programs. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and implementation of annual goals to meet individual program’s grant objectives and ensure state and/or federal regulatory compliance.

This recruitment is for an interim position. An interim appointment may last only until a full-time appointment is made and may not exceed two years in duration.

Position Duties

1. Responsible for the oversight, management, planning, implementation, and budget management of the assigned categorical programs at Bakersfield College, including: EOPS, CARE, CalWORKs, NextUp, DSPS, AB540, SEAP, FKCE, Cal-SOAP, and related programs
2. Formulate internal policy and procedures for all components related to each categorical program regulations and grant objectives, identifying the special needs of eligible students in each program. Develop services to address the needs and procedures to monitor the progress of the students in each program.
3. Develop programming activities to increase student enrollment and student persistence and success in alignment with the College’s goals, initiatives and vision.
4. Develop annual work plans and design specific services to students that ensures compliance with state, federal, and/or local policies and guidelines to meet individual program requirements.
5. Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Title V of the California Education Code and other relevant state, federal, and county regulations.
6. Responsible for compliance with regulations and submittal of all annual plans, quarterly reports, and year-end reports related to each categorical program.
7. Supervise and evaluate performance of the categorical programs’ staff to include managers, faculty, classified staff, and hourly staff.
8. Provide cross-training and professional development opportunities to supervised staff.
9. Actively participate in workshops, meetings, and conferences at the district, local, regional, state, and federal levels as appropriate to the assigned areas of responsibility. Represent each program in regional and statewide meetings. Serve on college and district committees as appropriate.
10. Develop and maintain the annual budget for each categorical program and oversee daily operations for compliance and practical applications.
11. Seek additional funding sources by preparing funding proposals for state, federal, and private agencies.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Counseling or Educational Administration.
• Six years of increasingly responsible professional/management level experience in an educational setting that demonstrates administrative process, the ability to work with a diverse student body, and the initiative to develop and create new programs and collaborative services.
• Demonstrated experiences with public relations, student outreach and services, community collaborations, and administration of grant funded programs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree.
• Six years of supervisory experience at a college in administration of grant funded programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent state and federal laws, education codes, statutes, and regulations specifically for each categorical program.
• Mission, procedures, and operations of California Community Colleges.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation. 
• Principles of public speaking, marketing, communications, and successful practices for student access and success.
• Budgeting and categorical fiscal reporting.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Demonstrate leadership in a multiple programs department.
• Envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned areas. Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Work independently and with initiative while creating new programs and opportunities.
• Direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships in a department with multiple programs.
• Interpret and prepare upon request relevant student data, perform student compliance audits, and perform basic accounting functions in order to prepare accurate categorical programs reports.
• 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.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners.

Benefits

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

• Flex 125

• Additional products and services through American Fidelity

• Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

• Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

• Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
• Adjuncts
• Temporary Hourly
• Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

Agency Information

EmployerKern Community College DistrictAddress 2100 Chester Ave

Bakersfield, California, 93301 Phone6613365141
Website https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/index.html