Program Manager, Student Identity and Student Parents (COF)

Salary: $88,715.07 - $125,352.08 Annually
Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Management - Classified Administrator
Job Number:
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Student Life
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range/Class: 006
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Assured Consideration Date: 08/27/2026
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:

• Oversee Lavender Initiatives, including the Lavender Future Scholars cohort, identity-affirming programming, LGBTQIA+ student support, allyship education, and coordination with faculty and Academic Deans.
• Develop and coordinate services for student parents and students with dependent children, including single parents, by strengthening access to childcare information, financial aid, Basic Needs, academic support, and campus and community resources.
• Support campus-wide programming and events by collaborating with the Office of Student Life and campus partners on event planning, implementation, student engagement, and inclusive programming.
• Provide program leadership and operational oversight by coordinating assigned support staff, managing budgets and contracts, and building partnerships across academic departments, student services, and community organizations.
• Advance evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement by staying current with higher education research, emerging trends, and promising practices; assessing participation, student needs, service gaps, and outcomes; and applying findings to strengthen programs and services.

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 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.

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. ()
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 If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our 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 )