Program Coordinator, Pathways to Careers

Position Type: Full time Remote Type: Hybrid Salary Range: $27-32/hour Job Shift:

Job Description

The Program Coordinator, Pathways to Careers, recruits and provides direct support to our Pathways to Careers students.

Having a strong passion and commitment to academic and professional development along with a passion for advocating for students from under-resourced communities is at the core of this position POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS Recruitment Recruit new students into the program through attendance at external events and high schools Attend Dunwoody admissions events, such as: monthly open houses, orientations, student workshops, and other college events as determined Student recruitment and support Provide encouragement and guidance to our current students Provide student support and engagement for all P2C students: Chapter One, for youth; and Chapter Two, for adults Attend monthly program engagement and enrichment sessions during the academic year Facilitate program orientation and information sessions Facilitate college and career success programming Provide professional support and guidance to the cohorts of participants during their two years of Dunwoody education and subsequent Dunwoody enrollment Facilitate programming aligned to increase the number of under-resourced students entering technical and trade education and career fields Program Support Support program data reporting needs and student tracking Assist the Pathways to Careers Program Director with identifying and maintaining community partnerships connected to program recruitment, education, and employment: Prepare and occasionally deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups Encourage and motivate Pathways to Careers participants with intention, to support their transformation into becoming workforce-ready professionals ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to work 40 hours per week in the office, though flexible scheduling may occur.

Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access. Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to talk on the phone. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potential employers and/or other external constituents. Ability to communicate difficult messages in a professional manner. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines. Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations. Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels. Ability to organize events within…

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