Top 29 Academic counselor Jobs in Bakersfield, Ca

Educational Advisor
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $69,910.56 - $98,781.84 a year
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Career Counselor (10/12 pay-plan)
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Clinical Counselor
California Correctional Health Care Services —Kern County, CA
- $7,294 - $10,378 a month
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
- Referral program
Accommodation Assistant
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $19.05 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Assistant Coach (Pitching Coach)
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
EPIC Substitute Teacher - Bakersfield
FARMWORKERS INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMEN —Bakersfield, CA
- $30 an hour
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Google Workspace
Program Technician
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $50,714.52 - $71,658.24 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- English
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Behavioral Health Therapist I/II
County of Kern —Kern County, CA
- $5,681.36 - $8,288.88 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- LMFT
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Career Developer I
TURNING POINT OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INC —Bakersfield, CA
- $20.11 - $26.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Wrestling Assistant Coach
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Counseling Instructor, Full-time Tenure Track (One or More)
Kern Community College District —Bakersfield, CA
- $89,080.98 - $116,884.82 a year
- Weekends as needed
- LMFT
- Classroom
- Master of Social Work
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2026-27 Lecturer Pool Department of Advanced Education
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Temporary
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
Assistant Women's Softball Coach (Part-Time)
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Residential
- University
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Assistant Women's Softball Coach (Full-Time)
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Online Application
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
School Psychologist 2026-27 School Year
Panama Buena Vista Union School District —Bakersfield, CA
- $107,057 - $129,785 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Classroom
- Doctoral degree
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
School-Based SLP Remote
Telespeech Therapy —Bakersfield, CA
- $55 - $65 an hour
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Women's Soccer Assistant Coach
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
- Part-time
- Background check
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- Mid-level
Indoor Volleyball Assistant Coach
California State University —Bakersfield, CA
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California State University —Bakersfield, CA
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Educational Advisor

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$69,910.56 - $98,781.84 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Writing skills
Student record keeping
Employee relationship building
Driver's License
Working with students
Test scoring
Computer skills
Student counseling support

Full Job Description

Salary

$69,910.56 - $98,781.84 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FY25-2600175

College

Bakersfield College

Department

Rising Scholars

Opening Date

02/11/2026

Salary Range/Class

46.5

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

02/25/2026

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 direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers including certificate, graduation, transfer and major requirements; advise students on various careers and on the requirements necessary for achieving career goals.

Representative Duties

Serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers; assist students with establishing academic goals and selecting courses to meet their goals; utilize test scores to discuss appropriate class levels; communicate with students in person, on the telephone and online.

Provide initial assessment of transcripts from other institutions; receive and forward transcripts to admissions and records office.

Provide guidance relating to complaint and discrimination policies.

Refer students in need of special services or outside counseling or testing services.

Assist students with career searches; provide referrals to various print and computerized resources.

Assist students with completion of various forms necessary to meet educational goals.

Make appropriate changes in student database based on counseling appointments and student contact.

Advise students on a variety of student services programs covering the overall matriculation process for students attending classes at a District site; refer students as necessary to specialists; maintain caseload of new and continuing students.

Participate in community outreach programs.

Assist students in achieving transfer goals including completion of university applications and utilizing various resources to acquire information regarding university requirements; maintain current knowledge of university systems as well as independent colleges.

Score various personality and interest inventory tests for campus counselors and instructors; assure current career counseling testing software is installed.

Update various handouts and forms as necessary.

Provide advising support for assigned programs such as health career, EOP&S, financial aid and others as assigned by the position.

Participate in various graduation preparation activities; request formal graduation evaluation and review evaluations with students; assure completion of appropriate graduation forms.

Maintain budgets for assigned activities at a site as assigned.

Make presentation to students, faculty and community; participate in conferences and off-campus meetings related to assigned areas.

Conduct career center, EOP&S or other orientations for new and continuing students as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to:
Bachelors degree and one year experience in a student services or related function.

Licenses and Other Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Important Instructions

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.

Additional Information

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
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 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.

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 www.e-verify.gov.

Helpful Links

Kern Community College District

Salary Schedules

Job Descriptions

Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
College policies, procedures and resources.
Program and degree requirements.
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Student services programs.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Distance education modalities.
Career and personality tests available to students as a resource tool.
Interpersonal skills including tact patience and courtesy.
Record-keeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Counseling/advising techniques.

ABILITY TO
Serve as a paraprofessional counselor advising students in areas related to academic careers including certificate, graduation, transfer and major requirements.
Advise students on various careers and advise students on the requirements necessary for achieving career goals.
Interpret and explain college policies and procedures to students, faculty and the community.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Operate a computer and other office equipment.
Prepare and maintain records and reports.
Proctor and score a variety of tests.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work independently with little direction.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

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 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 your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Accommodations

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

Helpful Links

Kern Community College District

Salary Schedules

Job Descriptions

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 Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's 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:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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