Program Coordinator

Job TitleBelow is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.Basic FunctionUnder 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 DutiesCoordinate 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 QualificationsAny combination equivalent to: Associate degree and two years of increasingly responsible program planning experience, including experience working with students in an academic environment.Knowledge & AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE 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.Important Instructions & Additional InformationComplete 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 QualificationsApplicants 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 DegreesApplicants 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.AccommodationsApplicants 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 EnvironmentDiscrimination 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 AuthorizationKern 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-VerifyThe 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.BenefitsFull-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:HealthDentalVisionLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityIn addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:Flex 125Additional products and services through American FidelitySupplemental Voluntary Life InsuranceTax Shelter AnnuitiesThe 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)AdjunctsTemporary HourlyProfessional ExpertsFor additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.