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Program Director, Energy and Workforce Development (COF)
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Program Director, Energy and Workforce Development (COF) Kern Community College District Salary: $95,027.48 - $124,684.30 Annually Job Type: Job Number: FY23-2400853 Location: Bakersfield, CA Department: California Renewable Energy Laboratory Basic Function The Program Director is responsible to the assigned Vice President or assigned supervisor, and has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs. The California Renewable Energy Laboratory (CREL), based at Kern Community College District, is a leading initiative focused on accelerating California's transition to a clean energy future through applied research, workforce development, and industry partnerships. CREL centers its work around four core technical areas: Carbon Management, Clean Transportation, Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Production, and Energy-Efficient Buildings. By connecting students, faculty, industry, and communities, CREL seeks a program director with technical expertise to help deliver hands-on demonstration projects, curriculum innovation, and public engagement that support the state's carbon neutrality goals and empower the next generation of clean energy professionals. Representative Duties 1. Interpret and administer District policy regarding assigned program(s). 2. Interpret and administer College policy with respect to student centered educational services. Plan, implement, and evaluate short and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives related to assigned program(s). 3. Review, assess and evaluate assigned programs and services; recommend and implement approved plans and policies to facilitate and improve outcomes, operations and programs within areas of responsibility. 4. Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for support staff. 5. Provide assistance in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of support staff in assigned program(s). 6. Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff. 7. Develop, implement, and monitor the annual plans and budgets expenditures. 8. Act as liaison with District, State, and federal governing bodies regarding assigned programs and practices. 9. Market the College and assigned programs to the College community and the general public. 10. Serve on College and District committees as appropriate. 11. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge & Abilities Knowledge of: o Pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum and institutional services. o Pertinent sections of California Education Code. o California State Chancellor's Office (Systems Office) legal opinions and advisories. o Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act. Ability to: SALARY RANGE$ 95,027.48 - $ 124,684.30 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $ 99,838.26 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by July 7, 2025, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet MUST include:
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/4525167/program-director-energy-and-workforce-development-cof. Emails will not be accepted. jeid-c5c822bce84fbd4496e86d351f39414f |