Concurrent Credit Student Success & Pathways Promotion Manager

Northwest Nazarene University Inc•Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager provides academic advising, pathway planning, and student support to high school students in Northwest Nazarene University's Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs. The role helps students explore academic and career goals, navigate college coursework, understand credit transfer opportunities, and prepare to transition from high school to college. The Manager supports SwiftStart Pathways program growth through outreach, relationship building, and promotion with partner schools, students, families, and community stakeholders. The position serves as a liaison between NNU and partner high schools, connects students with university resources, and collaborates with internal and external partners to promote student success and program expansion. This is a 12-month, exempt staff position reporting to the Concurrent Credit Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least three years of experience in academic advising, student success, enrollment management, college access, educational outreach, or related student support services.
Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools and educational institutions.
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and university personnel.
Ability and confidence to present to groups of varying sizes, including students, parents, counselors, school administrators, educators, and community stakeholders.
Excellent verbal, written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Commitment to student development, educational access, and student success.
Willingness to travel regularly to partner schools throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona.
Candidates must have a Christian perspective, preferably in the Wesleyan tradition, and be comfortable with and in agreement with NNU's mission and lifestyle values.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with concurrent credit, dual enrollment, early college, or pathway programs.
Knowledge of academic pathway planning, transfer pathways, and degree completion strategies.
Knowledge of NACEP standards and accreditation expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide academic advising and pathway planning for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart students.
Guide students in course selection, degree and career exploration, credit transferability, and college transition planning.
Educate students and families about the opportunities, expectations, and responsibilities of college-level coursework.
Connect students with academic, learning, wellness, accessibility, and other university support services.
Collaborate with admissions, academic departments, and student support offices to promote student success and matriculation to NNU.
Maintain accurate advising, engagement, and program records in alignment with institutional and NACEP standards.
Build and maintain relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, families, and community partners.
Promote Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways opportunities to eligible students and partner schools.
Coordinate outreach activities, presentations, school visits, events, and communications to increase awareness and participation.
Represent NNU and serve as an ambassador for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen pathway opportunities and support program growth.
Perform other duties as assigned.