Interim Executive Director, Categorical Programs

Salary
$159,319\.52 \- $225,114\.32 Annually
LocationBakersfield College \- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type
Interim Management \- Classified Administrator
Job Number
FY25\-2600432
College
Bakersfield College
Department
Transfer Pathways
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Range/Class
018
Hours Per Week
40
Months Per Year
12
Assured Consideration Date
07/17/2026
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
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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.*

Representative Duties
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• 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
• 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.
• Develop programming activities to increase student enrollment and student persistence and success in alignment with the College’s goals, initiatives and vision.
• 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.
• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with Title V of the California Education Code and other relevant state, federal, and county regulations.
• Responsible for compliance with regulations and submittal of all annual plans, quarterly reports, and year\-end reports related to each categorical program.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of the categorical programs’ staff to include managers, faculty, classified staff, and hourly staff.
• Provide cross\-training and professional development opportunities to supervised staff.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget for each categorical program and oversee daily operations for compliance and practical applications.
• Seek additional funding sources by preparing funding proposals for state, federal, and private agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
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• 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.

Knowledge \& Abilities
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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.

Ability to:* 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.

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 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 your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants 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 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.

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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.