Director, Rural Initiatives and Adult Education

Kern Community College District

Salary: $114,407.04 – $150,111.96 Annually

Job Type:

Job Number: FY24-2501006

Location: BC – Delano Campus, CA

Department: Rural Initiatives

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Vice President, Instruction or assigned supervisor, the Director of Rural Initiatives and Adult Education is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, and administration of assigned rural campus location(s), programs, and services. This position oversees instructional, student, and administrative services across assigned site(s), ensuring that these initiatives align with the College’s mission and the needs of rural communities. The Director plays a key role in building partnerships with educational institutions, businesses, and community organizations while ensuring the effective operation of assigned campus(es) and site(s).

Representative Duties

• Development and administration of instructional programs and services across all assigned rural campus(es) and site(s), ensuring alignment with institutional goals and community needs.
• Provide leadership and supervision for instructional, student, and administrative services, making independent decisions to improve service delivery and enhance student success.
• Foster partnerships with area high schools, public and private agencies, businesses, and community groups to support the implementation and expansion of college pathways and programs that meet the educational and workforce needs of rural communities.
• Maintain effective working relationships with College personnel, and actively survey community needs to inform program development and ensure relevance.
• Develop and implement annual goals and action plans for assigned rural site(s), ensuring alignment with College strategic priorities and making autonomous decisions to meet evolving needs.
• Oversee the development of new programs and student support initiatives, ensuring curricular relevance and responsiveness to the specific needs of rural students’ communities.
• Implement a data-driven approach to collect, analyze, and report information necessary for program evaluations, grant proposals, and institutional reporting.
• Lead the development of annual course schedules in consultation with academic chairs and coordinate faculty assignments across rural locations to ensure instructional quality and access.
• Develop strategies to increase student enrollment, retention, and persistence at rural locations through targeted outreach, support services, and innovative program offerings.
• Manage the budget for assigned rural campus(es), serving as the fiscal manager responsible for allocating resources effectively to achieve program goals.
• Oversee campus operations, including facility maintenance, safety, and security at assigned rural site(s).
• Facilitate and support security personnel and ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming learning environment at assigned campus(es).
• Negotiate and secure facilities and equipment for assigned rural location(s), ensuring access to high-quality educational spaces and resources.
• Represent assigned rural campus(es) at College-wide governance bodies such as the Faculty Chair and Director Committee, Education Administrator Council, Bakersfield College Foundation Board, and other college wide committees and councils.
• Act as a key representative for the College at public functions, serving as the face of Bakersfield College’s Rural Initiatives to external partners and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and supervision for activities and programs associated with the Delano College Center Foundation Auxiliary, including fundraising, community engagement, and scholarship initiatives. Develop and manage the auxiliary budget and prepare quarterly financial reports to ensure transparency and sustainability.
• Complete performance evaluations for staff and managers across assigned rural site(s), ensuring accountability and fostering professional growth.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with College goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Teaching and learning strategies, with experience evaluating and improving these strategies.
• Applicable state and federal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Leadership, team building, and conflict resolution principles.
• Procedures and operations of California Community Colleges.
• Student enrollment, retention, and success strategies.
• Accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reporting.
• Pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum, and institutional services.
• Articulation agreement with other colleges/universities.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers.
• Pertinent sections of California Education Code.
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance regulations.
• Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Matriculation procedures.
• Principles of student development and administration at the community college level.
• Leadership and management principles and techniques.
• Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act (FERPA).

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Work independently, making informed decisions in a complex, multi-campus environment.
• Manage a complex budget, supervise staff, and administer a department.
• Develop an annual department budget and oversee daily operations for compliance and practical applications.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with representatives from educational agencies, businesses, government, and the community at large.
• Develop and implement credit and contract education programs.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Apply experience in community college systems, including curriculum development, and matriculation procedures.
• Use initiative and resourcefulness in problem-solving.
• Direct, train, and coordinate office staff and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities with initiative and resourcefulness in solving complex problems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using technology to support administrative and instructional functions.

SALARY RANGE

$ 114,407.04 – $ 150,111.96 Annually

Maximum Entry Level Salary: $ 120198.90 Annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by November 12, 2024, 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
• List of five (5) professional references – Listed on application

It is the applicant’s responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with 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 on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/_documents/discrimination-free-work-environment/2021%20EEO%20Plan%20-%20FINAL%20-%20approved%206.10.21.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. https://www.kccd.edu/human-resources/discrimination-free-work-environment.html

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://apptrkr.com/5766360. Emails will not be accepted.

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