Kern Community College District

Bakersfield, California

Program Coordinator

Onsite$58,750 - $83,012/yrPosted Jul 14, 2026

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Job details

Location: Bakersfield, California
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $58,750 - $83,012/yr
Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

About the Department

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.

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

Other Qualifications

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.

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

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About Kern Community College District

Kern Community College District

Bakersfield, California

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