Program Manager, Financial Aid (COF) (BC)
Salary
$86,720.50 - $122,533.80 Annually
Location
Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type
Management - Classified Administrator
Job Number
FY25-2600383
College
Bakersfield College
Department
Financial Aid
Opening Date
05/26/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Salary Range/Class
006
Hours Per Week
40
Months Per Year
12
Assured Consideration Date
06/09/2026
Internal Posting Information
None
Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function
Under direction of the Programs Director or assigned supervisor, the Program Manager is responsible for managing assigned program activities associated with maintaining quality academic and student services programs.
Key position accountabilities:
Record and monitor all invoices from vendors and purchase orders. Collaborate with other departments as needed
Coordinate with financial aid staff, BC partners and community partners for the annual Financial Aid Fest.
Work closely with the budget analyst assigned to the Office of Financial Aid.
Utilize data to inform decision-making and recommend program improvements.
Support program sustainability and growth through data-informed planning and resource management.
Representative Duties
Manage the implementation of multiple project activities to meet or exceed assigned program(s) expectations.
Manage and monitor budgets to ensure compliance with regulations and/or directives from program agencies and cooperative educational partners.
Assist in preparation and administration of budget, control and authorize expenditures, approve invoices for payment, and respond to budget inquiries from college staff.
Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; personnel supervision, including development and evaluation of all support staff.
Coordinate the release of project information and outreach activities to familiarize students with the services and programs of the college.
Develop and implement methods to identify and serve students who meet project guidelines, assessing their needs and providing programming to address those needs.
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.
Market the College and assigned program(s) to the College community and the general public.
Perform related duties as assigned.
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.
Knowledge & 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.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Collaborate with college personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on evidenced based milestones for student success.
Develop and facilitate orientations, seminars, and workshops designed to familiarize students, faculty, and staff with assigned special programs opportunities.
Important Instructions & Additional Information
Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.
Completed applications must include the following.
It is the applicants responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, photos, etc.
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. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.
The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Districts efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.
See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more 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.
E-Verify
The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.
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Benefits
Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process
Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:
Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities
The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
The District participates in the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.
All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.
The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:
For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.
Employer Kern Community College District
Address 2100 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, California, 93301
Phone 6613365141