Program Coordinator, Pathways to Careers

Dunwoody College of Technology; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN, seeks a Program Coordinator for Pathways to Careers to recruit students and provide direct support, advancing academic and professional development for under-resourced communities.

The role emphasizes recruiting, student engagement, and collaboration with external partners, with a hybrid schedule and a strong focus on workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or related work experience
• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work as a collaborative and solution-oriented team member
• Strong data interpretation and analysis skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings/weekends

Responsibilities

• Recruit new students into the program at external events and high schools
• Attend Dunwoody admissions events such as monthly open houses, orientations, student workshops, and other college events
• Provide encouragement and guidance to current students
• Provide student support and engagement for Pathways to Careers Chapter One (youth) and Chapter Two (adults)
• Attend monthly program engagement and enrichment sessions during the academic year
• Facilitate program orientation and information sessions
• Facilitate college and career success programming
• Provide professional support and guidance to cohorts during their two years of Dunwoody education
• Identify and maintain community partnerships connected to program recruitment, education, and employment

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Phone etiquette

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Power Campus

Canvas

Ticketing systems

Database management

Job description

Position Type:

Full time

Remote Type:

Hybrid

Salary Range:

$27-32/hour

Job Description:

The Program Coordinator, Pathways to Careers,recruits and providesdirect support to ourPathways to Careers students. Having a strong passion and commitment toacademic and professionaldevelopment along with apassion for advocating for students from under-resourcedcommunities is at the core of this position

POSITIONRESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

Recruitment

• Recruit new students into the program through attendance at external events and high schools

• Attend Dunwoody admissions events,such as:monthly open houses, orientations, student workshops, and other college events asdetermined

Studentrecruitment andsupport

• Provide encouragement and guidance to ourcurrent students

• Provide student support and engagement for all P2C students: Chapter One, for youth; and Chapter Two, for adults

• Attendmonthly program engagement and enrichment sessions during the academic year

• Facilitateprogram orientation and information sessions

• Facilitatecollege and career success programming

• Provideprofessional support and guidance tothecohortsofparticipants during their two years of Dunwoody education andsubsequentDunwoody enrollment

• Facilitateprogramming aligned to increase the number of under-resourced students entering technical and trade education and career fields

Program Support

• Support program data reporting needs and student tracking

• Assist the Pathways to CareersProgram Director withidentifyingandmaintainingcommunity partnerships connected to program recruitment, education, and employment:

• Prepare and occasionally deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholder groups

• Encourage and motivate Pathways to Careersparticipantswith intention, to support their transformation into becoming workforce-readyprofessionals

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work40 hoursper week in the office, though flexible scheduling may occur.

• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access.

• Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems anddemonstrateproficiencygiven adequate training.

• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Ability to talk on the phone.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills includingabilityto communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potentialemployersand/or other external constituents.

• Ability to communicate difficult messages in a professional manner.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meetfrequentlyoccurring deadlines.

• Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines.

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.

• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels.

• Ability to organize events within deadlines and budgets.

• Must have strong organizational skills, exceptional networking skills, and consistentlydisplaythe highest levels of integrity.

• Ability toworka flexible schedule includingoccasionalevenings and weekends to meet college business needs.

• Must be professional in all aspects of the position including appearance, demeanor, and attitude.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts that speak to productivity and effective decision-making.Ability to read and interpret charts,graphsand othervisually presenteddata.Ability to work within statedprogrambudget requirements;be fiscallyresponsible.

• To perform the job successfully, must have adequate knowledge of and willingness to use specialized software such asSalesforce,Power CAMPUS,Canvas, ticketingsystemsand/or other databases/electronic aids,tobe as self-sufficient as possible in day-to-day operations.Use andmaintainshared network folders togreatly limitreliance on personally stored items and documents.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Skills:Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job ata high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problemsolutions. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues.

• Operating Skills:Makes decisionsin a timely manner. Accepts responsibility for tasks and meetsobjectivesand measures. Documents process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement. Works toward the most efficient and effective work processes.

• Courage: Has difficultconversationsas necessary. Faces up topeopleproblems on any person or situations quickly and directly.

• Energy and Drive:Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

• Organizational Positioning Skills:Canmaneuverthrough complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people andorganization'sfunction. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills:Relates well to all kinds of people.Buildconstructive and effective relationships.Isdedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Adheres to Dunwoody's core values. Is widely trusted - Keepsconfidenceand admits mistakes.Practiceattentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate or bachelor's degree, or related work experience

• Demonstrated ability with Microsoft Office Suite systems

• Ability to work as a collaborative and solution-oriented team member

• General statistical knowledge and comprehension: ex: enrollment, student retention percentages, attrition forecasting, etc.

• Ability to work40 hoursper week, with occasional evening and weekends

• Active MN Driver's License and safe driving record