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Director of Access Programs (Ridgecrest)

Kern Community College District
United States, California, Ridgecrest
Mar 21, 2026
Director of Access Programs (Ridgecrest) Kern Community College District Salary: $134,531.96 - $190,090.14 Annually Job Type: Management - Educational Administrator Job Number: FY25-2600345 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Department: Student Services 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 the direct supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, the Director of Access Programs is responsible for administrative direction and oversight for the operation and management of DSPS, EOPS/CARE/NextUp, CalWORKS and TANFF. Representative Duties Essential Job Duties: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class: Supervise and coordinate operations for all assigned programs including department planning, personnel hiring and evaluation, and fiscal oversight for DSPS, EOPS/CARE/NextUp, CalWORKS and TANFF. Interpret, administer, and comply withDistrict, state and/or federalpolicyregardingassigned programs. Interpret and administer College policy with respect to student-centerededucational services. Plan, implement, and evaluate short and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives related to assigned programs. 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. Provideleadershipintraining andstaffdevelopmentopportunitiesforprogram staff, as well as requirements for DSPS training of other campus personnel. Develop,implement,andmonitortheannualplans, yearly budgets,andbudget expenditures. Act as liaison with District, State, and Federal governing bodies regarding assigned programs and practices. Market, train, and educate the college community and the general public on available program services and support. Develop and generate statistical data and district and statewide reports related to DSPS, EOPS/ CARE/NextUp, CalWORKS and TANFF. Assessstudentneedsandprovidesupportservicestorespondtothose needs. Assist in the design and assessment of institutional research focusing on student outcomes. Work closely with faculty chairs, student services directors and other appropriatestaff in support of student success, equity and learning. Serveoncollegeanddistrictcommitteesas appropriate. Performotherdutiesasassignedor required. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in rehabilitation counseling or a related field with coursework and experience in counseling people with disabilities, or a field related to serving individuals disadvantaged by educational, language, social, or economic factors. (Meeting the minimum qualifications for a DSP&S counselor or instructor, or for an educational administrator as set forth in Title 5. In general, the minimum qualifications for an instructor are met by having a Master's degree in the category of disability or a related field, and 15 semester units of upper division or graduate study in an area of disability. The minimum qualifications for an educational administrator are a Master's degree and one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.) Two years of full-time professional experience within the last four years serving students with disabilities and/or individuals disadvantaged by educational, language, social, or economic factors, including demonstrated leadership, counseling, instructional, or administrative responsibility in one or more of the following: Demonstrated leadership or oversight for instruction or counseling (or both) in a higher education program for students with disabilities and/or economically or educationally disadvantaged students; Administration of a program for students with disabilities and/or programs serving historically underrepresented or disadvantaged students in an institution of higher education; Significant teaching, counseling, or administrative experience in secondary education, working predominantly or exclusively in programs for students with disabilities and/or disadvantaged student populations; Equivalent administrative or supervisory experience in industry, government, public agencies, the military, or private social welfare organizations, in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively related to persons with disabilities and/or individuals disadvantaged by educational, language, or socioeconomic barriers. Completion of a minimum of six (6) semester units of college-level coursework primarily relating to ethnic minorities or individuals disadvantaged by educational, language, or social barriers. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must submit collegiate transcripts and a complete description of work experience along with a separate letter substantiating their equivalency. 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: State and Federal codes, statutes and regulations that govern California community college student developmental and instructional services (or their equivalents) including: Pertinent sections of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations pertaining to student developmental, curriculum and institutional services. Pertinent sections of California Education Code. California State Chancellor's Office (Systems Office) legal opinions and advisories. Federal regulations pertaining to the Family Educational Rights and Protection Act. Microsoft Office Word/Excel Principles of student development administration at the community college level; leadership and management principles and techniques. 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. Computer operations/data processing systems. Accounting, budgeting and fiscal reporting. Ability to: Work as part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the college goal of integrating instruction and/or 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 Use effective written communication, including reporting and funding proposal reports, etc. Effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Apply legal and policy provisions to various problems consistently and correctly. Establish and maintain cooperative and helpful working relations with students, staff and community agencies to meet the needs of students. SALARY RANGE $ 134,531.96 - $ 190,090.14 annually Maximum Entry Level Salary: $141,342.64 annually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by April 14 , 2026 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, 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. 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 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.* 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. Completed online application for employment Current resume Letter of interest (cover letter) List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application) Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position) It is the applicant's 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 District's 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 Security's 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. Helpful Links Kern Community College District Salary Schedules Job Descriptions Benefits Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5274158/director-of-access-programs-ridgecrest. Emails will not be accepted. jeid-884b7addb0e1614089f94f26f98dec30