Pathways Coodinator

Job Summary 
Serve as the primary pathways and internship counselor/adviser for students on the Gulf Park campus. Identify experiential learning opportunities to be integrated with current programs of study with the goal of elevating the overall academic experience of students and serving to prepare them for post-graduation success. Cultivate internal and external collaborations that advance pathway experiences. This position works in collaboration with Student Affairs and Career Services and shall engage in best practices and continuous improvement for pathways experiences and experiential learning.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  
1. Identify and develop pathways (e.g., internships, externships, on-campus employment, research funding, etc.) that connect academic programs to enhanced opportunities for student success in professional settings.

2. Liaise with educational and community partners. Develop relationships with new employers through outreach, networking, and other contacts. Encourage and increase employer involvement in professional development opportunities for students.

3. Promulgate the development of internship and other pathway opportunities sponsored by employers on the Gulf Coast in coordination with appropriate University stakeholders.

4. Counsel students on strategies to search and secure opportunities. Maintain and markets a list of current opportunities and regularly reviews pathway opportunities.

5. Promote increased student awareness and student participation in pathway experiences through marketing (print materials, website, social media, public relations announcements, etc.) and through presentations to current and prospective students, parent groups, and the university community. 

6. Coordinate with internal and external partners, including K-12, community college technical programs, community agencies, workforce development partners, and business and industry liaisons to identify, build, and create key opportunities for collaboration.

7. Research and analyze labor market information to identify trends and provide recommendations for the identification and development of career pathways that will provide better access to and higher completion of certificate and degree programs.

8. Stay abreast of trends, best practices, and legal guidelines related to internships and pathway experiences. Performs other duties as assigned.