Executive Director, Outreach and Early College

Kern Community College District

Salary: $141,258.56 - $199,594.65 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY24-2501334

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department:

Basic Function

Under the general direction of the Vice Presidents, the Executive Director of Outreach and Early College provides leadership and oversight to administer, enhance and expand the high school recruitment and dual enrollment program in accord with established guidelines.
The Executive Director shall build relationships with area high schools and rural areas to increase dual enrollment by assessing the needs of dual enrolled students and school districts and partner with deans, department chairs and faculty to provide courses in response to those needs; implementing marketing and promotion strategies to ensure participation; providing admission and registration support services at off-campus sites and overseeing orientation and administrative support for students and faculty.
The Executive Director also provides leadership and direction to enhance the college's outreach plan including core component of outreach such as participation in special events and college fairs; providing pre-collegiate programs and services (such as on-site enrollment assistance at local high schools and community agencies); offering campus tours, organizing special registration events, and developing a campus Welcome Center.

Representative Duties

1. Manage and provide vision and expertise for concurrent and dual enrollment programs, course articulation agreements, and dual enrollment to the campus, local schools, and community groups. Conduct needs assessment specific to dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, and early college programs in collaboration with local educational and governmental agencies, businesses and community service groups.
2. Develop, implement, and assess processes and strategies to support, at all levels, dual enrolled students to promote the growth, development, marketing, and administration of the Dual Enrollment, Early College and Outreach Services including the development and dissemination of guidelines for instructors, schools, students and academic departments, making presentations at schools, initiating formal agreements with schools, recommending policy and procedural changes, overseeing orientation activities for students and instructors, coordinating with academic departments at the College, solving problems, and responding to constituencies in a timely manner.
3. Establish and maintain relationships with the local independent school districts and community partners; develops relationships within and outside the college to develop and sustain student recruitment and outreach partnerships. Work with the administrators, teachers and counselors at schools in Kern County, collaborative units at the College, student organizations and departments to deepen stakeholder partnerships across sectors.
4. Develop and manage recruitment efforts with student services and academic departments. Ensure planning and implementation of recruitment strategies to meet the College's enrollment goals. Travel to attend college fairs, and other recruitment events; assist in planning receptions; implement an effective communication plan to attract students; conduct specialized campus visits for visitors; follow up with inquires, applicants, and admits to improve yield, conduct effective presentations and workshops; interpret existing policies and procedures and apply them for appropriate course of action. Produces comprehensive reports summaries and evaluations related to all high school outreach and community partner outreach activities.
5. Coordinate with other campus department to meet the instructional and student support needs of dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment and early college programs, within a participatory governance environment, and ensure that special registration assistance is provided for dual credit students, including visits to area high schools in a timely manner to collect admissions and registration materials to meet specified registration deadlines.
6. Works cooperatively with Marketing and Promotions staff to develop and implement effective recruitment marketing strategies related to college and Dual Enrollment Program, publications, distribution of brochures and catalogs, etc.
7. Seek additional funding sources, and initiate and administer grants as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

a. Master's degree from an accredited college/university
b. Six years of increasingly responsible professional/management level experience in an educational setting that demonstrates administrative prowess, the ability to work with a diverse student body, and the initiative to develop and create new programs and collaborative services.
c. Some demonstrated experiences with public relations, marketing, event management and/or sales.
d. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Desirable Qualifications
e. Doctorate Degree.
f. Five years of supervisory experience at a college in administration of outreach programs or Dual Enrollment services
g. Bilingual Spanish/English writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:
i. Knowledge of pertinent State and Federal laws, codes, statutes, and regulations.ii. Knowledge of the mission, procedures and operations of California Community Colleges.iii. Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation.iv. Knowledge of principles of public speaking, marketing, communications, or sales.v. Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal reporting.vi. Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to: i. Demonstrated leadership abilities.ii. Ability to envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned area. Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.iii. Ability to understand, communicate, and explain college programs and procedures.iv. Ability to work independently and with initiative while creating new programs and opportunities.v. Ability to plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work; train and provide work directions to others.vi. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and procedural documentation.vii. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.viii. Ability to represent the college in a professional manner.ix. Ability to 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.x. Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff and community partners.
SALARY RANGE$141,258.56 - $199,594.65 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $148,409.77 annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by June 25, 2025, 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 form
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. EEO Plan 2021-2024

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.Discrimination Free Work Environment
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://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4970738/executive-director-outreach-and-early-college. Emails will not be accepted.

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