Student Pathways Lead, Health Sciences

ivytech; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Rewards

Retirement contribution

Fee remission

Job summary

Ivy Tech Health Sciences is seeking a Health Care Pathway Specialist to manage the pathway from interest through admission into limited enrollment programs. You will coordinate transitions, monitor progress, and promote persistence across Health Sciences pathways.

The role requires collaboration with the School of Health Sciences, strong communication, and data-informed improvements to enrollment and student success initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in higher education, enrollment management, student success, or related field.
• Knowledge of healthcare professions and educational pathways.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to learn institutional systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Health Sciences pathway for students pursuing admission into limited enrollment programs.
• Monitor student progress and review academic performance reports to identify students who may benefit from additional support and outreach.
• Conduct proactive outreach through phone calls, email, text messaging, and other communication methods to promote student persistence and engagement.
• Monitor and update Academic Completion Plans to support timely progression toward program admission and graduation.
• Coordinate student pathway transitions following limited enrollment admission decisions.
• Coordinate the transition process for accepted students to the appropriate Program Chair.
• Coordinate mandatory pathway meetings for students not admitted and assist them in exploring alternative Health Sciences career pathways.
• Deliver presentations on Health Sciences programs, admission processes, and career opportunities.
• Coordinate TEAS information sessions and preparation activities.
• Represent the School at recruitment and community outreach events.
• Participate in School of Health Sciences meetings and initiatives.
• Coordinate initiatives that improve enrollment, persistence, and successful progression.
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources.
• Document pathway activities using institutional systems.
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and analysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Health Sciences is seeking a Health Care Pathway Specialist to manage the pathway from interest through admission into limited enrollment programs. You will coordinate transitions, monitor progress, and promote persistence across Health Sciences pathways.

The role requires collaboration with the School of Health Sciences, strong communication, and data-informed improvements to enrollment and student success initiatives.