X96474 Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator – Tahlequah Region

Northeastern State University • Tahlequah, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator supports concurrent enrollment expansion, workforce pathways participation, and postsecondary enrollment efforts throughout the Cherokee Nation service area and surrounding rural communities. The position oversees the university’s workforce efforts and experiential learning opportunities, helping recruit, engage, and retain students. It collaborates with partner school districts, counselors, students, families, area businesses, and campus departments to promote workforce credentials and support students’ transitions from high school to postsecondary education. The role may directly supervise assigned student workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, or commonly associated knowledge and competency from completing such a degree.
• Some skill or work experience in an area related to the position description.
• Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Skill in delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in operating computers and job-related software programs.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to student privacy and records management.
• Knowledge of state regents of higher education and RUSO policies.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public and area businesses.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collaborating or communicating with others.
• Experience managing agreements, recruiting, or engaging others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partner school districts, counselors, students, and families to increase awareness of workforce credential opportunities.
• Support pathway advising.
• Facilitate career exploration activities.
• Connect students to workforce-related educational opportunities.
• Strengthen student transitions from high school to postsecondary education.
• Increase participation in workforce pathways aligned with regional workforce needs.
• Oversee the university’s workforce efforts and experiential learning opportunities.
• Work with local businesses and other campus departments.
• May directly supervise assigned student workers.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits, including generous leave time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level