Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Allied Health - Grant-Funded

SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Grant-funded position

Job summary

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is seeking an Academic Pathways Support Specialist (Allied Health) for the SIP grant-funded initiative in Logan, WV. This full-time role supports students through prerequisite coursework, admissions, progression, clinical prep, and credentialing, coordinating with faculty and services to boost persistence and completion.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Allied Health or related field; Master’s preferred, valid driver's license, and 3+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health, Education, Counseling, Student Services, Workforce Development, or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Allied Health credentials relevant to discipline preferred.
• 3+ years of remediation and student coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic and student-success support for allied health students.
• Develop individual success plans and monitor progress.
• Coordinate services with faculty, advisors, and partners to remove barriers.
• Document contacts, interventions, and outcomes in required systems.
• Support grant requirements and institutional policies.

Skills

Student coaching

Data tracking

Remediation expertise

Rural/first-gen learners

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Allied Health

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AGsPrime or similar SIS

Job description

• Location 100 College Drive,Logan, WV, 25601,United States
• Base Pay $52,337.00 - $68,104.00 / Year

Contact information

• Name Susan Ross
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Academic Pathways Support Specialist/Allied Health - Grant-Funded

Non-Classified - Full-time with Benefits – Pay Range $52,337 – $68,104

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment depends upon grant-funding continuation and restrictions for the position, performance, and/or institutional needs.

Campus: Logan

Responsibilities

The Academic Pathways Support Specialist (Allied Health) provides comprehensive academic, career, and student-success support to students pursuing allied health education and career pathways through the Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant-funded initiative. The position assists students in navigating prerequisite coursework, selective admission requirements, program progression expectations, clinical preparation, credentialing or licensure requirements, and transition to employment. The Specialist develops individualized student success plans, monitors student progress, implements early-alert interventions, and coordinates academic and support services designed to improve persistence, retention, completion, and progression into allied health programs and careers. The position works collaboratively with allied health faculty, academic advisors, student services personnel, financial aid, workforce development personnel, clinical partners, and other college and community partners to identify and address barriers to student success. The Specialist maintains accurate and timely documentation of student contacts, interventions, referrals, and outcomes in AGSPrime and other required systems. The position may work with prospective, current, and recently graduated allied health students and will provide services consistent with grant requirements, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state regulations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health, Education, Counseling, Student Services, Workforce Development, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree is preferred. Valid Driver’s License is required. Active Allied Health professional certification or credentials relevant to the Allied Health discipline is preferred. Must have at least three (3) years of experience with remediation, student coaching, data tracking, and rural or first-generation learners. Background in Allied Health programs is preferred

Summary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Allied health education pathways, prerequisite coursework, selective admissions, clinical requirements, credentialing/licensure pathways, and career opportunities. Knowledge of student development, academic advising, coaching, retention, persistence, early-alert intervention, and student-success strategies. Knowledge of student support resources, financial literacy, career development, and barriers affecting student access and completion. Knowledge of student information systems, data tracking, documentation, confidentiality requirements, and grant reporting practices. Skilled in providing individualized academic coaching, student-success planning, proactive outreach, and appropriate referrals; explaining academic, admission, clinical, certification, and program requirements clearly and effectively; and building collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, clinical partners, employers, and community organizations. Ability to maintain accurate records; track student progress, participation, and outcomes; and prepare reports. Ability to use technology, student information systems, databases, and other tools necessary to perform assigned duties. Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to establish positive, professional relationships with a diverse student population and identify barriers to student success and coordinate appropriate interventions and support services. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. Ability to apply institutional policies, grant requirements, and applicable regulations. Ability to adapt to changing student needs and program requirements. People-oriented and strong commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrating a people-first attitude, patience, attentiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness. Familiarity with AGSPrime or similar student information, case-management, or grant-tracking systems. Knowledge of student success, retention, persistence, and completion strategies. Knowledge of academic progression and student support practices applicable to allied health pathways. Ability to interpret academic progress information and develop appropriate interventions. Ability to provide individualized coaching while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Ability to explain complex academic, financial, and program requirements in a clear and understandable manner. Ability to organize and facilitate workshops, preparation activities, and student-support initiatives. Strong data-management and documentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity software and the ability to learn specialized institutional systems. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive student information. Ability to work collaboratively across academic and student-service areas. Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, or age in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in discrimination investigations. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all education programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education. Southern will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTC offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, creed, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, ancestry, or national origin. Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Debbie C. Dingess, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7408 or Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Dianna Toler, Director of Student Success, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7315. TTY 304-792-7054 may be used to communicate with any office or employee of the college.