Michelle Smith

Michelle Smith is an accomplished higher education professional with extensive experience in enrollment services and admissions management. Currently serving as Visiting Assistant Vice Chancellor at California Community Colleges and Executive Director at Kern Community College District, Smith has held leadership roles at Bakersfield College, overseeing various aspects of enrollment systems and integrated support from 2014 to 2023. Previous positions include Registrar/Director of Admissions at Taft College, Director of Annual Giving at California State University, Bakersfield, and Director of Enrollment Services at San Joaquin Valley College. Smith holds a Master's degree in Administration Organizational Management from California State University, Bakersfield, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.