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Kern Community College District
  • Position Number: 1032902
  • Location: Ridgecrest, CA
  • Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications


Program Manager, Public Relations, Marketing and Development (COF)

Kern Community College District


Position Number: 02049

Posting Date: 04/26/2017

Initial Screening Date: 07/10/2017

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Management

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hours per week, 12 month position

Minimum Salary: $66,315.63 annual

Maximum Salary: $87,011.86 annual (maximum entry $67,973.53)

Benefits:
The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution to a competitive benefits package which 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: Cerro Coso College

Location: CC-Main Campus, Ridgecrest

Basic Function:
This position is contingent on funding.

Under direction of the Program Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Act as liaison to college foundations
  • Generate revenue for both the sustainability of the Kern Promise grant and other Foundation initiatives
  • Manage the Cerro Coso Kern Promise grant, including participation in development and implementation of application, awarding, program requirements and tracking student outcomes.
  • Responsibilities for other Foundation initiatives such as developing an active alumni program and coordinating fundraising activities.

    EXAMPLES OF 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.

    Education and Experience:
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelors 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.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Masters Degree preferred
    • Community college faculty experience
    • Preferred knowledge in Basic Skills Mathematics and/or English

    Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

    Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

    Knowledge and 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.


    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 May 18, 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/8956. Emails will not be accepted.

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





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