Regional Pathway Navigator (Program Associate R)

Los Angeles Unified School District

6d • Onsite

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Experience working in K–12 or postsecondary education, preferably in counseling, college access, or pathway programs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Equity-driven student advocate and collaborative liaison with a strong background in K–12 or postsecondary counseling, college access, or pathway programs.
• Comprehensive understanding of the dual enrollment landscape, Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and A-G/Cal-GETC transfer requirements.
• Ability to excel at intentionally embedding college courses into secondary schedules, ensuring clear articulation with regional high-demand workforce sectors—specifically Biotechnology, Child Development/Education, Mental & Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Public & Community Health, and Green Energy/EV Technology.
• Ability to thrive in daily tactical execution, including managing dual enrollment timelines, validating registration rosters, coordinating section build-outs, and troubleshooting college application systems.
• Ability to provide continuous technical assistance to high school counselors, facilitate culturally responsive workshops for families, and utilize disaggregated data to uncover and remove local enrollment barriers.
• Ability to support the Dual Enrollment Director in tracking project outcomes connected to K12 SWP goals, dual enrollment expansion, equity gap closure, pathway alignment, and student transition into LACCD programs.
• Proactive problem solver committed to closing equity gaps and helping students successfully access, complete, and transition from pathway-aligned dual enrollment coursework into postsecondary education and high-wage, high-demand career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary liaison between LAUSD high schools and assigned LACCD colleges on student enrollment, rosters, and course registration.
• Monitoring enrollment timelines and coordinate with counselors and site liaisons to ensure students are correctly enrolled and confirmed.
• Supporting equity-focused outreach by ensuring first-generation, English Learner, foster, and low-income students receive timely information and assistance.
• Assisting in aligning DE course offerings with priority sectors identified in the Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC) plan.
• Working with college faculty and LAUSD staff to build and maintain shared course inventories, articulation maps, and pathway handoff tools.
• Supporting the integration of DE courses into master schedules, ensuring courses are intentionally embedded into CTE and A-G/Cal-GETC pathways.
• Providing training and technical assistance to site-based counselors and DE liaisons on enrollment systems, application processes, and student communication tools.
• Facilitating workshops and information sessions for students and families, ensuring materials are accessible and culturally responsive.
• Maintaining clear communication channels between schools and colleges, escalating systemic issues to the Dual Enrollment Director.
• Tracking student enrollment, participation, and completion data, disaggregated by subgroup, to monitor equity outcomes.
• Collaborating with the DE Director and data staff to identify enrollment barriers and recommend solutions.
• Participating in regional planning and professional development convenings hosted by LARC and LACCD.

Benefits

• District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

What This Job Offers

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