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CTE/Strong Workforce Program Manager (COF)
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Position Number: 1037447
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

CTE/Strong Workforce Program Manager (COF)

Kern Community College District

Position Number: 02112

Posting Date: 06/27/2017

Initial Screening Date: 07/11/2017

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Management

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hours per week, 12 month position

Minimum Salary: $66,315.63 annually

Maximum Salary: $87,011.86 annually (Maximum entry $69,672.86)

Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance and dependent life coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Flex 125
AFLAC Policy
Supplemental voluntary life insurance
403b Tax Shelter Annuity

All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.

College/Site: Bakersfield College

Location: BC-Main Campus

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Dean of Career and Technical Education of Bakersfield College, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to: programming, planning, assessment, outreach and student advising, and supervision of educational
advisors and staff.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Direct the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed grant expectations.
Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty and staff with educational, transfer and career opportunities in the CTE disciplines.
Coordinate the release of project information and participate in outreach activities at the middle and high schools to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
Organize meetings with key partners and actively engage advisory members in an assessment cycle of continuous quality improvement.
Participate in the selection of projects, provide and coordinate training, and monitor performance outcomes.
Produce comprehensive reports and summaries and validate student success indicators.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities to enhance and sustain project inititatives.
Develop CTE related partnerships with regional schools, business and industry.
Develop and implement methods to assess CTE student needs and provide programs to address those needs. Advise and track CTE students. This position will allow the CTE Division to assess program and student success and completion.
Provide eligible students with information about academic and CTE program specific employment opportunities. This may include providing employment listings for area employers as well as providing interviewing facilities on our campus.
Work with the middle and high schools to create seamless career pathways.
Coordinate community and contract education course offerings.
Supervise, schedule individuals assigned to area.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to a Bachelors degree and two years of increasingly responsible project coordination experience.

At least one year post-secondary job experience.

AND A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

College application and enrollment procedures
Student services available at the college
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Principals and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the grant processes (Title V and ED code)
Principles of public speaking
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Bakersfield College CTE programs

Ability to:

Evaluate and implement project goals
Communicate information to individuals and groups
Interpret and apply the policies and procedures of the college
Interact with and motivate others
Maintain records and prepare reports
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
Advise and track students

Salary Grade: D

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on July 11, 2017 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
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Recruitment Status (tentative):
Application Screening: TBD
Interviews: TBD

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/9245. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.