Pathways Coordinator

Hinds Community College•Raymond, MS

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Early College & Pathways serves as the primary coordinator for Hinds Community College's Early College initiatives while also supporting student success within the Construction and Manufacturing Career Pathways. This position is responsible for coordinating student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, onboarding, academic progress, parent engagement, advising, and retention efforts. Additionally, this position serves as the student navigator for Construction and Manufacturing pathway students by providing individualized support throughout the student lifecycle. The Coordinator serves as the liaison among Hinds Community College, partnering school districts, students, parents, faculty, academic departments, and workforce partners to ensure students receive exceptional support from enrollment through completion. All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Requirements

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts, college faculty, administrators, students, parents, and community partners.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment while supporting multiple departments.
Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to facilitate meetings, orientations, and workshops.
Ability to advise and support students through enrollment, registration, academic planning, and completion.
Ability to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Strong customer service skills with a student-centered approach.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
Ability to coordinate recruitment, orientation, registration, and student engagement activities.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of two years of experience in education, student services, advising, enrollment management, workforce development, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree.
Experience in higher education.
Experience working with dual enrollment, early college, career and technical education, or student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Assist with student application, admissions, and acceptance processes.
Coordinate student orientation programs.
Assist with placement testing and admissions requirements.
Coordinate registration for all Early College students.
Ensure students are appropriately enrolled according to degree plans.
Monitor student academic progress.
Conduct regular academic check-ins.
Identify at-risk students and coordinate intervention plans.
Monitor attendance and communicate concerns.
Coordinate parent meetings.
Track enrollment and retention.
Monitor GPA and academic standing.
Develop reports related to student success.
Collaborate with principals, counselors, and administrators.
Coordinate annual student scheduling.
Assist with scholarship and transfer information.
Coordinate employer engagement activities.
Assist with internship placement.
Maintain communication with business and industry partners.
Monitor credential completion.
Perform other duties as assigned.