Basic Function

The Director has the responsibility of implementing the mission of the Levan Institute:

Provide educational courses and programs in order to enrich the lives of people 55 years of age and older residing in the Bakersfield College service area.

This is a part time position.

Representative Duties

Develop and implement policies and procedures as required to fulfill the Institute’s mission and expand the scope of its activitiesDevelop and manage an annual budgetMaintain financial and other recordsMonitor the fiscal health of the Levan Institute and make recommendations to ensure its continued operationRecruit and hire instructorsHire and supervise support personnelDevelop courses, programs, and servicesDevelop student fee schedulesDevelop course calendars and schedulesSupervise and schedule distribution through print, online, social media, and other means as appropriateWork with vendors and College personnel to develop instructional technology systems to meet program needs, including an Institute websiteProvide support services for instructorsDevelop instructor compensation schedulesEvaluate programs and instructorsDevelop and implement marketing plans, including collaborative efforts with College personnel and community groupsWork with the Bakersfield College Foundation to realize the fundraising required to meet the needs of the InstituteChair the Levan Institute CommitteeRecruit Levan Institute Committee members as neededWork with outside organizations such as the Road Scholar LLI Resource Network     20. Perform other duties as required to implement the mission of the program

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience as faculty and/or educational administration or equivalent experience desired. A master’s degree and experience as higher education faculty and/or administration desired.

Knowledge & Abilities

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by July 10, 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:
 Completed Online Application for Employment form ResumeLetter of InterestReference List (at least three) 
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. 2024 EEO Plan
 
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.