Education Pathways Program Lead

Highline Community College; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline College seeks a Program Manager for Education Pathways to coordinate recruitment, marketing and advising across education pathways, including ElevatED in partnership with Puget Sound Educational Service District.

The role supports recruitment, enrollment, and first-quarter advising for students in Early Childhood Education, Paraeducator and Elementary Education programs, with regular attendance at department and partner meetings. Evening/weekend work and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of relevant education, training, and experience.
• 2 years of advising, college recruitment, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pathway faculty and staff to identify outreach goals aligned with departments strategic priorities.
• Coordinate events, information sessions, and admissions clinics (in-person and virtual) to promote pathway offerings.
• Lead community recruitment efforts focusing on adult learners and diverse student populations.
• Provide advising and navigation Through enrollment in first quarter; track student progression.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Microsoft Office

ctcLink/PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ctcLink/PeopleSoft

Google Drive

Job description

Highline College seeks a Program Manager for Education Pathways to coordinate recruitment, marketing and advising across education pathways, including ElevatED in partnership with Puget Sound Educational Service District.

The role supports recruitment, enrollment, and first-quarter advising for students in Early Childhood Education, Paraeducator and Elementary Education programs, with regular attendance at department and partner meetings. Evening/weekend work and travel are required.