Program Manager, Adult Education (COF)

Program Manager, Adult Education (COF) Kern Community College District

• 4.0 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Permanent | Part-time | Full-time $86,720.50
• $122,533.

80 a year 6 days ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Record keeping Report writing Management Public speaking Mid-level Project management Bachelor's degree Financial record maintenance Personnel management in education Participating in conferences Enrollment management Budget management in education Academic program coordination Practicing budget management in an educational setting Workshop facilitation Grammar Experience 2 years Adult learning Employee evaluation Marketing Adult education Financial compliance Staff development Full Job Description Salary $86,720.50

• $122,533.80 Annually Location Bakersfield College
• Panorama Campus, CA Job Type Management
• Classified Administrator Job Number

FY25-2600359

College Bakersfield College Opening Date 04/20/2026 Closing Date Continuous Salary Range/Class 006 Hours Per Week 0 Months Per Year 12 Assured Consideration Date 05/04/2026 Internal Posting Information None Below 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 Function Under direction of the Programs Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.

Key position accountabilities:

Serve as primary liaison between the college and partner Adult Schools to support collaboration and communication. Plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives that advance Adult Education program success and student completion. Oversee course scheduling and student enrollment efforts to support program goals and outcomes. Oversee cohort management and coordinate support strategies to drive student success and completion. Support program sustainability and growth through data-informed planning and resource management. Representative Duties 1. Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations. 2. Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners. 3. Assist in preparation and administration of budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff. 4. Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff. 5. Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college. 6. Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs. 7. Participate in meetings and conferences related to programs within the assigned area; disseminate information, coordinate projects and implement procedural changes; follow up on action items, and develop program reports as needed. 8. Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public. 9. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Two years of experience related to area of assignment. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of:

Student services available at the college. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the assigned special programs processes. Principles of public speaking. Record-keeping and report preparation methods. Principles of providing work direction and guidance to others. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

Evaluate and implement project goals. Communicate information to individuals and groups. Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college and the project initiatives. Interact with and motivate others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Prepare and monitor budgets. Supervise and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidenced based milestones for student success. Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities. 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 and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point. Completed applications 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 required for the position) It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc. 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 Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Job Descriptions Benefits Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process 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.