Director, Pathways Advising & Student Success

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Canyon, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance options

Job summary

West Texas A&M University is launching a new Program Director – Pathways Advising & Student Success in Canyon, Texas. This role leads the initiative, builds partnerships, and guides strategic planning, evaluation, and sustainability across rural and under-resourced communities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with extensive program management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. A commitment to equity and student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience in program implementation or management.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, set priorities, track projects, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with grant-funded initiatives and cross-sector partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead launch and growth of pathways advising and student success initiative.
• Develop strategic plans, goals, policies and procedures.
• Supervise advising personnel and support staff.
• Build relationships with districts, higher education institutions, employers and community partners.
• Direct data analysis, evaluation, reporting and grant compliance.
• Oversee budgets and sustainability efforts.
• Coordinate across districts and stakeholders to scale the program.

Skills

Program leadership

Planning & strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Ten years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM

Job description

West Texas A&M University is launching a new Program Director – Pathways Advising & Student Success in Canyon, Texas. This role leads the initiative, builds partnerships, and guides strategic planning, evaluation, and sustainability across rural and under-resourced communities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with extensive program management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. A commitment to equity and student success is essential.