Pathways Coordinator - School of Business

Southern Adventist University•Collegedale, TN

About The Position

The School of Business Pathways Coordinator facilitates full-circle engagement by serving as a touchpoint for prospective and current students as they navigate to and through higher education to the workforce. The Business Pathways Coordinator tangibly demonstrates our focus on business as a calling and provides proactive assistance to students in navigating the diverse career opportunities in the world of business This involves recruiting prospective students; guiding academic and career pathways; increasing internship opportunities through networking with alumni and expanding relationships with local employers.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate events and programs
Computer proficiency
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings
Ability to connect with and serve internal and external stakeholders, especially current, former, and prospective students and parents; faculty and staff; and employers
Strong planning and organizational skills; and the ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities in order to meet goals
Team player and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative workplace environment
Proven ability to think strategically and adapt to an ever-changing environment in the employment marketplace
Flexibility with hours, especially during periods when programs may extend outside of regular work hours, including limited weekend work
Willingness and ability to travel during the week on a limited basis
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance; meet Southern’s driver authorization criteria
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
At least two years of related experience in higher education; and/or marketing, sales, recruiting, or talent development in industry, government, higher education, or the private sector
An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a SDA church member in good and regular standing
Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching
May require lifting up to 25-50 pounds
Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate computers, telephone, set-up/take-down of booths and/or display materials, transport event and/or booth materials
Requires normal range of vision and hearing

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Three or more years of related experience in career advising/academic advising/other relevant student support services; and/or marketing, sales, recruiting, or talent development in industry, government, higher education, or the private sector