Director, Campus Engagement & Leadership (BC)

Company: Kern Community College District
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 10, 2025

Job Description:

Director, Campus Engagement & Leadership (BC)

Kern Community College District


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

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY24-2501085

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Department: Student Life

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Dean of Students, the Director of Campus Engagement and Leadership will direct and coordinate the activities of the Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership.

Representative Duties

• Oversee and manage varies areas within Campus Engagement and Leadership such as student organizations, student government, campus and community programming, leadership programming, civic engagement, LGBTQ programs and services, and basic needs services as assigned.
• Provide leadership for and facilitate a comprehensive student engagement program intended to enrich the campus experience of Bakersfield College students and promote community.
• Manage the areas of responsibility under Campus Engagement and Leadership and work closely with the Dean of Students to manage the financial, human resources, and business services functions of the area in accordance with College and District policies.
• Represent the college in a variety of forums on-and off-campus; attend, conduct, or participate in a variety of meetings as assigned.
• Research current trends and best practices for the delivery of student leadership, co-curricular and social activities, and supporting the mission of the college.
• Oversee the daily management of the Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership, including hiring, training, and staffing of both students and professional staff.
• Provide strategic oversight, supervision ,and guidance to professionals in the office, supporting the collective mission.
• Develop an annual operating budget and ensure that the college resources are utilized efficiently, ethically, and effectively. Monitor and maintain budgetary controls and accountability.
• Actively support the college's recruitment and retention efforts.
• Serve on college participatory committees as assigned; attend all applicable training sessions.
• Provide oversight or implement the use of social media or emerging technology to publicize student events and enhance student engagement.
• Responsible for the production and distribution of student handbooks and other student-related materials.
• Supervise printed promotional material, including but not limited to activity calendars, posters, and publications.
• Assist with programming and services within the Campus Center along with student transition, training, campus programming, and orientation, as well as meeting regularly with key student positions.
• Oversee the Student Organization registration and funding processes including policy development, risk management, and student leadership training and development.
• Serve as the primary advisor for the Bakersfield College Student Government Association and provide student involvement opportunities through on-campus co-curricular programs and services.
• Oversee budget management, risk management, and a strong emphasis on the assessment of program initiatives and student learning outcomes.
• Enhance a growing sense of community by fostering students' awareness and appreciation for involvement in co-curricular activities and experiences focused on personal growth and development.
• Oversee programs, activities, and co-curricular involvement opportunities which are designed with an equity and inclusion lens and marketed to appeal to a diverse and commuter student population. Ability to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends required.
• Perform other duties as needed and related to the functions of the Office of Campus Engagement and Leadership.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
  
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in counseling, educational leadership, student success systems, management, organizational development, student affairs, college student personnel, or a related field.
  
• Three years of full-time experience with progressively increasing responsibilities demonstrating integrative leadership for student activities, student life, or management level administration in departments closely related to areas of Director's responsibilities.
  
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
  
  Knowledge & Abilities
  
  Knowledge of:
  
• The mission of the California Community College; community college and instructional programs, regulations, and policies; principles of employer-employee relations; and principles in the administration of personnel services.
• Communitycollegerules,regulations,policies,andprocedurespertainingto student governments.
• Campus policies and procedures relating to Student Services Programs
• Rules and regulations pertaining to the student organization application process and eligibility.
• California community college mission and philosophy.
• Training, supervision, and practices of office management.
• Principles of providing work direction and guidance.
• Database tracking methods.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment.
• Basic principles and practices of fiscal, statistical and administrative research, and report preparation.
• Principles of providing work direction and guidance.
• Emerging theories, regulations, laws, and best practices related to serving LGBTQ+ students.
• Trends, best practices, regulations, initiatives, and laws related to basic needs programs and services.
  Ability to:
• Interpret and apply State rules and regulations as they apply to assigned area.
• Organize, direct, and implement comprehensive student leadership programs.
• Prepare and deliver presentations.
• Recruit strong student leaders.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff/student assistants.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work cooperatively with other departments, offices, students, and outside agencies.
• Perform responsible and difficult technical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Operate a computer and applicable software.
• Perform responsible and difficult technical work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
• Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration, and in support of a college goal of integrating instruction and student services to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.
• Exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving in an environment of shared governance.
• Lead and facilitate the practical use of computer and instructional technology to facilitate and support student services and staff productivity.
• Work independently and with initiative while creating new programs and opportunities.
• Plan and organize work. Prioritize and schedule work; train and provide work directions to others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and procedural documentation.
• Apply legal and policy provisions to various problems consistently and correctly.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including communication of assessment reporting, funding proposal reports, etc.
• Represent the college in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with a variety of college staff, students, and community partners to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
  Salary Range
  $114,407.04 - $150,111.96 (annually)
  
  SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  
  First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by January 21, 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.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. (See our .) Discrimination Free Work Environment: The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College 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. (See our information.)Work Authorization:Kern Community College 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 . Emails will not be accepted.
  
  
  
  
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