Concurrent Credit Student Success & Pathways Promotion Manager

Northwest Nazarene University College of Business; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental

Life and disability insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Northwest Nazarene University invites applications for the Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager in the Office of Concurrent Credit. You will advise high school students in concurrent credit and SwiftStart Pathways, assist with course selection and credit transfer, and promote stronger school partnerships.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in academic advising or related student support, with strong communication and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Three years of relevant experience in academic advising or student support.
• Experience building partnerships with K-12 schools or educational institutions.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to travel regionally to partner schools.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising and pathway planning for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart students.
• Guides course selection, credit transfer, and college transition planning.
• Educates students and families on coursework expectations and responsibilities.
• Connects students with university support services and partners with admissions.
• Promotes Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart pathways and builds partnerships with schools.
• Maintains advising records in line with institutional standards.

Skills

Academic advising

Student success

Partnership development

Pathway planning

Outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Office of Concurrent Credit

Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager

The Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager provides academic advising, pathway planning, and student support for high school students participating in Northwest Nazarene University's Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs. The position helps students explore academic and career goals, navigate college coursework, understand credit transfer opportunities, and successfully transition from high school to college.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Functions

Academic Advising and Student Success (65%)

• Provides academic advising and pathway planning for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart students.
• Guides students in course selection, degree and career exploration, credit transferability, and college transition planning.
• Educates students and families on the opportunities, expectations, and responsibilities of college level coursework.
• Connects students with academic, learning, wellness, accessibility, and other university support services.
• Collaborates with admissions, academic departments, and student support offices to promote student success and matriculation to NNU.
• Maintains accurate advising, engagement, and program records in alignment with institutional and NACEP standards.

Pathways Promotion and Partnership Development (35%)

• Builds and maintains relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, families, and community partners.
• Promotes Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways opportunities for eligible students and partner schools.
• Coordinates outreach activities, presentations, school visits, events, and communications to increase awareness and participation.
• Represents NNU and serves as an ambassador for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to strengthen pathway opportunities and support program growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, student success, enrollment management, college access, educational outreach, or related student support services.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools, and educational institutions.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and university personnel.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence presenting to groups of varying sizes, including students, parents, counselors, school administrators, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to student development, educational access, and student success.
• Willingness to travel regularly to partner schools throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona
• The university requires that all candidates have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with concurrent credit, dual enrollment, early college, or pathway programs.
• Knowledge of academic pathway planning, transfer pathways, and degree completion strategies.
• Knowledge of NACEP standards and accreditation expectations.

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience. Personnel receive a generous benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible & health spending plan, tuition benefits, annual & sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of religion. (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).