Health Care Pathway Specialist

Ivy Tech Community College•South Bend, IN

1d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Pathway Specialist supports student success by managing the Health Sciences student pathway from initial interest through admission into limited enrollment programs. This position coordinates pathway transitions, monitors student progress, facilitates student engagement initiatives, and provides proactive outreach to promote persistence and successful progression into Health Sciences programs. The Health Care Pathway Specialist serves as a central resource for students pursuing admission into Health Sciences programs by coordinating pathway activities, supporting enrollment and retention initiatives, facilitating educational programming, and collaborating across the School of Health Sciences to enhance the student experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Experience in higher education, enrollment management, student success, workforce development, or related field.
Knowledge of healthcare professions and educational pathways.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Experience coordinating events, presentations, and student engagement initiatives.
Ability to learn institutional systems and reporting tools.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Demonstrate a passion for student success and healthcare education.
Possess knowledge of healthcare professions and limited enrollment admission processes.
Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and campus partners.
Manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Analyze data to improve student success.
Remain current on institutional systems and Health Sciences initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage the Health Sciences pathway for students pursuing admission into limited enrollment programs.
Monitor student progress and review academic performance reports to identify students who may benefit from additional support and outreach.
Conduct proactive outreach through phone calls, email, text messaging, and other communication methods to promote student persistence and engagement.
Monitor and update Academic Completion Plans to support timely progression toward program admission and graduation.
Coordinate student pathway transitions following limited enrollment admission decisions.
Coordinate the transition process for accepted students to the appropriate Program Chair.
Coordinate mandatory pathway meetings for students not admitted and assist them in exploring alternative Health Sciences career pathways.
Facilitate Academic Completion Plan modifications as appropriate.
Coordinate Health Sciences Program Information Sessions, Healthcare Career Fairs, and recruitment events.
Deliver presentations on Health Sciences programs, admission processes, and career opportunities.
Coordinate TEAS information sessions and preparation activities.
Represent the School at recruitment and community outreach events.
Participate in School of Health Sciences meetings and initiatives.
Coordinate initiatives that improve enrollment, persistence, and successful progression.
Connect students with appropriate campus resources.
Document pathway activities using institutional systems.
Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis.
Support special projects assigned by the Dean.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services