What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator - Pathways to Careers position at DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY?
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Description
Dunwoody College of Technology is seeking to hire an energetic and motivated Program Coordinator for our Pathways to Careers scholarship program (P2C). The P2C Program Coordinator is a critical role connected to Dunwoody’s scholarship program focused on preparing under-resourced individuals for college success, immediate jobs, and great careers!
What you will get to do:
- Recruit new students into the program through attendance at external events and high schools
- Encourage and motivate Pathways to Careers participants with intention, to support their transformation into becoming workforce-ready professionals
- Provide student support and engagement for all P2C students: Chapter One, for youth; and Chapter Two, for adults
- Attend monthly program engagement and enrichment sessions during the academic year
- Facilitate program orientation and information sessions, college and career success programming, and programming aligned to increase the number of under-resourced students entering technical and trade education and career fields
- Assist the Pathways to Careers Program Director with identifying and maintaining community partnerships connected to program recruitment, education, and employment
At Dunwoody, students learn things that are relevant, tangible, and useful. Faculty come directly from industry and are passionate about helping students enter the fields they love. Our alumni are the top technicians and leaders in their industries, who are proud to give of their time, talent, and resources.
We are a private, non-profit institution of higher education, with a 110 -year history of employing and producing excellence.
Having a strong passion and commitment to academic and professional development along with a passion for advocating for students from underserved and underrepresented communities is at the core of this position. We invite you to join us in our continued and committed efforts to this work!
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 work 40 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekends
- Active MN Driver’s License and safe driving record
Salary : $23 - $27
