Dean, Enrollment Services
Kern Community College District
Salary: $163,524.44 - $231,055.75 Annually
Job Type:
Job Number: FY24-2501137
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Department: Student Services
Basic Function
Under the supervision of the Vice President, Students Services or assigned supervisor, the Dean, Enrollment Services, is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Cal-SOAP, Outreach and Early College, Transfer Pathways, Student Success Technology, Testing, International Students, and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Representative Duties
- Provide managerial direction including planning, goal setting, implementation, coordination, evaluation and accountability for Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Cal-SOAP, Outreach and Early College, Transfer Pathways, Student Succes Technology, and International Students.
- Plan, develop, and effectively administer budgets; prepare annual program plans, and oversee mechanisms for budget controls.
- Work closely with the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services in the assessment of enrollment trends and strategies that have a direct effect on the College's FTES annual projections.
- Develop and integrate a "one stop" student support services.
- Provide leadership in institutional planning; program review; ensure goals and objectives outlined in program plans are met and/or redefined.
- Plan, organize and direct the activities of all appropriate service operations, and allocate personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide staff professional development training to enhance skills, adapt to new work situations, and to effectively and efficiently assist students and staff from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and inclusive awareness.
- Design and publish reports from the student database related to admissions, financial aid, international students, transfer, and enrollment, and others as required by law.
- Provide oversight of the college record keeping process concerning deadlines, student attendance, transcripts, grades, grade changes, residency, veteran and athletic eligibility, foreign student admission, probation, disqualification, readmission, international student, transfer, and compliance with Federal FERPA requirements.
- Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, California Community College Chancellor's Office mandates, and other applicable rules and regulations; direct and prepare mandated reports.
- Provide oversight of the evaluation and certification of student records for enrollment verification, transcripts, transfer credit, credit by examination, degree and certificate eligibility, and subpoenas/records requests.
- Provide oversight of the processing of veterans' entitlements and educational benefits, and reporting to state and federal agencies.
- Provide oversight of the Student Information System, such as Banner, for the college.
- Provide oversight of the processing of athletic eligibility and reporting to state and national agencies.
- Maintain communication and coordinate enrollment services with the areas of Student Services, Instruction, and Finance and Administrative Services.
- Interpret complex State and Federal laws, regulations, and statewide initiatives regarding student records and grading in accordance with California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office mandates, and compliance with Title 5 and the State Education Code.
- Assist in the coordination of community outreach activities and student recruitment.
- Participate in shared governance through service on planning and/or operations committees and task forces, including assisting in commencement committees/activities and serving on the college's Enrollment Management Committee.
- Perform other related activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Two years' experience within the last four years related to one or more of the following; admissions and records, assessment, financial aid, international students, transfer, outreach, early college, and matriculation, including management or educational program administration experience in a college or university.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Salary
Management Salary Schedule, Range 019
$163524.44 - $231055.75 annually (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $171802.86 monthly)
Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.
However, applications
received by 03
/10/25
are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packet
s
must include
the following.
- Completed Online Application for Employment form
- Current resume
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
- Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
- 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 Degree
s
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 EEO Plan 2021-2024.)
Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and Collegeare 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 Discrimination Free Work Environment 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.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Applicable California Education Code provisions and Title 5 requirements pertaining to Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and International Students.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations, and formulate clear procedures and handle complex and sensitive issues.
- Knowledge of computer software applications and the ability to apply administrative technologies.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission.
- Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision, and training.
- Student record keeping practices, procedures and systems for processing and maintaining student information
Ability to:
- Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and student services as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.
- Comprehend and interpret government regulations related to programs.
- Analyze student onboarding needs and award student financial aid.
- Develop and implement systems for effective delivery of student financial aid and A&R processes, forms, and petitions.
- Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to institutional set standards for student access, retention, persistence, and retention.
- Maintain a high level of of collaboration with district stakeholders.
- Select, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
- Analyze and prepare administrative reports, both narrative and statistical.
- Effectively represent the College to outside individuals and agencies in the course of work.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Apply legal and policy provisions /regulations to various problems consistently and correctly.
- 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.
All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4845517/dean-enrollment-services.
Emails will not be accepted.
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Kern Community College District
Mar 25, 2025 