Program of Study Coordinator & Recruiter

Lackawanna College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA seeks a Program of Study Coordinator & Recruiter to expand college partnerships and recruit students into POS/CTE programs. The role blends campus-based advising with outreach across districts and job fairs.

This 100% Perkins grant-funded, hybrid position requires travel up to 50% and living within commutable distance of Scranton or satellite centers. Bachelor’s degree and recruiting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
• 1 year recruiting experience preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop/expand relationships between secondary districts and Lackawanna College.
• Improve postsecondary matriculation and success by liaising between secondary and postsecondary institutions.
• Develop/formalize articulation agreements between secondary districts and Lackawanna College to implement a seamless program of study.
• Attend job fairs and school career fairs.
• Serve as an academic advisor and coordinate freshman scheduling for POS & CTE students.
• Maintain complete records of school and student contacts, employer contacts, interviews, and placement of vocational students.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Multitasking

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Program of Study Coordinator & Recruiter

Date Posted: 8/6/2026

Deadline: 8/28/2026

Description:

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

"BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA" FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, ourContinuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of themost cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

To provide services necessary to adequately prepare secondary students to acquire postsecondary credit leading to a certificate at the postsecondary level or an associate degree and recruit these students into a Lackawanna College POS degree to continue their education.

This hybrid role requires some in-person attendance and up to 50% travel, inclusive of occasional overnight stays. The successful candidate must live within a commutable distance of Scranton or one of our Satellite Centers.

*This is a full-time, 100% Perkins grant-funded position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To develop/expand the relationship between secondary districts and institutions in Northeastern and Central PA and Lackawanna College
• To improve the likelihood of students’ postsecondary matriculation and success by serving as a liaison between the secondary and postsecondary institutions regarding academic expectations and preparation.
• To develop/formalize articulation agreements between secondary districts and institutions and Lackawanna College to implement a seamless program of study.
• To work closely with area schools on career awareness and to disseminate occupational information relative to high-skill, high-wage and high-demand occupations.
• To maintain relationships with area businesses and responsiveness to the local job market.
• To implement other means of strengthening secondary-postsecondary links, such as faculty sharing and dual credit instruction.
• To maintain complete and accurate records of school and student contacts, employer contacts, interviews, and placement of vocational students.
• Serve as an academic advisor and coordinate freshman scheduling for POS & CTE students.
• Attend job fairs and school career fairs.
• Maintain professional memberships. Attend and present at professional development workshops, as appropriate.
• Serve on Lackawanna College’s curriculum committee.
• Assists the Local Application Administrator for PIMS data collection.
• Work with part-time Programs of Study Regional Recruiter & Advisor positions to ensure seamless implementation of POS and CTE Advising across all locations.
• Maintain a biweekly activity log and upload it to Teams.

KEY COMPETANCIES:

• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse population groups.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
• Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year recruiting experience preferred.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.