Director, Pathways
Community College of Baltimore County
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Job summary
Community College of Baltimore County seeks a Director, Pathways to drive Guided Pathways initiatives that support students from high school through college and into the workforce. You will coordinate instructional support, integrate dual enrollment, Prior Learning Assessments, and workforce credentials within CCBC’s pathways, and guide program design across disciplines.
You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with faculty and administrators, and leverage data to measure success and inform
Qualifications
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in Academic Affairs, curriculum development, student success initiatives, academic pathways, or related fields, including cross-functional coordination, are required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the academic affairs efforts to provide instructional support for Guided Pathways across student progression.
- Collaborate with faculty convenors and program coordinators to align coursework across high school, credit, workforce and transfer programs to create clear career pathways.
- Develop program evaluation measures and utilize data analytics to track student progress within pathway programs, identifying areas for improvement.
- Manage the activities performed by Pathway Coordinators across the academic schools.
- Work with K-12 schools, industry partners, and workforce development agencies to align academic programming with labor market needs.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Director, Pathways plays a critical role in supporting students’ academic progression through academic, transfer, and workforce by developing and managing instructional support structures, credit-bearing opportunities, and workforce-aligned programs. The director ensures seamless integration of high school coursework, dual enrollment, prior learning assessments, and workforce credentials within CCBC’s guided pathways, leveraging credit and continuing education integration. This role is essential in fostering a structured, supportive academic environment that equips students with the skills, credentials, and opportunities needed to progress successfully through higher education and into the workforce.
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, required.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Academic Affairs, curriculum development, student success initiatives, academic pathways, or related fields, including leading student success initiatives or curriculum design or academic program design, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives with faculty, staff, academic administrators, and external educational partners, required.
The Director, Pathways plays a critical role in supporting students’ academic progression through academic, transfer, and workforce by developing and managing instructional support structures, credit-bearing opportunities, and workforce-aligned programs. The director ensures seamless integration of high school coursework, dual enrollment, prior learning assessments, and workforce credentials within CCBC’s guided pathways, leveraging credit and continuing education integration. This role is essential in fostering a structured, supportive academic environment that equips students with the skills, credentials, and opportunities needed to progress successfully through higher education and into the workforce.
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, required.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Academic Affairs, curriculum development, student success initiatives, academic pathways, or related fields, including leading student success initiatives or curriculum design or academic program design, and coordinating cross‑functional initiatives with faculty, staff, academic administrators, and external educational partners, required.
- Experience working in a community college or with community college student populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Guided Pathways principles and their application across academic programs, transfer, workforce education, continuing education, and student progression.
- Experience in one or more of the following:
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
- developing or supporting academic pathways, transfer pathways, or workforce pathways, or
- dual enrollment, secondary partnerships, or academic articulation agreements, or
- Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), alternative credentials, stackable credentials, or continuing education integration.
- Demonstrated ability to develop measurable goals, evaluate program effectiveness, analyze outcomes, and make data‑informed recommendations
- Teaching experience
- Collaborate with faculty convenors and academic leaders on Guided Pathways across the full student academic progression.
- Research and communicate innovations in guided pathways.
- Prepare, analyze and provide reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the College with students, parents, and professional organizations.
- Lead the academic affairs efforts to provide instructional support for the integration of Guided Pathways across student academic progression.
- Collaborate with faculty convenors and program coordinators to align coursework across high school, credit, workforce and transfer programs to create clear, structured career pathways that ensure effective transitions among high school, degree, and workforce training programs.
- Lead and collaborate on initiatives that provide students with experiences, resources, and support to ease their transition from high school to college, between continuing education and credit programs, and from college to the workforce.
- Partner with faculty, advisors, and student services to ensure seamless student transitions across their academic progression via Guided Pathways.
- Work with K-12 schools, industry partners, and workforce development agencies to align academic programming with labor market needs.
- Coordinate the delivery of professional development through the Institute for Transformational Teaching, Learning and Leadership that supports Guided Pathways.
- Develop program evaluation measures and utilize data analytics to track student progress within pathway programs, identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensure continuous assessment of pathway effectiveness, making data‑driven recommendations for program enhancements.
- Manage the activities performed by Pathway Coordinators across the academic schools.
BENEFIT SUMMARY Health and Medical
- CIGNA
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
- Kaiser
- For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
- Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre‑approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
- NVA
- Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
- Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
- Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
- Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
- Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full‑time employees, part‑time associates, and adjunct faculty.
- Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
- Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
- Optional Retirement Plan (non‑contributory)
- Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
- Tax‑sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
- Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Resources is a pre‑paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Eligible full‑time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits‑eligible employees! Read more
McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits‑eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full‑time benefits‑eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full‑time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College’s priority and its legacy. The College’s expert faculty‑mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K‑12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student‑faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
- ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
- Check cashing with appropriate ID
- Free Parking
- Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library
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