Regional Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator

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Position Title Regional Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank N/A Position Number 0A0981 Department Office of Rural Promise - 240105

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator coordinates postsecondary academic and workforce pathways in Region 3, including community college transitions, university pathways, apprenticeships, scholar and fellow programs, certificate pathways, training-site connections, and employer placement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in higher education, student services, workforce development, public health, health sciences, social work, counseling, business, education, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in postsecondary advising, workforce development, employer engagement, career services, community college partnerships, transfer support, student services, or related work.
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel across Region 3 (Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties).

License/Certification Required

No license or certification is required. Project management, workforce development, public health, clinical, or related certifications may be preferred where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience with community college transfer, health professions education, apprenticeships, work-based learning, NCWorks, Career Centers, rural workforce placement, or employer partnerships.
• Knowledge of Region 3 postsecondary institutions and employer networks.
• Experience tracking student progression, placements, or workforce outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator leads the coordination and advancement of postsecondary education-to-workforce pathways across Region 3 to strengthen regional health workforce development. This position develops and aligns community college transfer pathways, university partnerships, apprenticeships, certificates, scholar and fellow experiences, work-based learning opportunities, and employer connections to support learner progression into high-demand health careers and rural employment. The role serves as a regional connector among education, workforce, and employer partners to improve pathway access, placement, and retention outcomes.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of coordinated postsecondary health workforce pathways across Region 3 (Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties).
• Facilitate alignment among community colleges, Appalachian State academic programs, four-year institutions, apprenticeship programs, certificate programs, and workforce partners to strengthen learner progression and reduce barriers to transition.
• Support pathway mapping, articulation, transfer planning, and cross-sector alignment to expand access to health professions education and employment opportunities.
• Coordinate regional strategies that connect educational experiences to workforce outcomes and support sustainable talent pipelines.

STUDENT TRANSITION, NAVIGATION, & PLACEMENT

• Support student and trainee navigation across postsecondary education, work-based learning, and employment pathways.
• Coordinate opportunities including scholar and fellow programs, apprenticeships, clinical or experiential learning, paid work-based learning, certificate pathways, and early-career placement initiatives.
• Identify and expand training-site and placement capacity through collaboration with educational and employer partners.
• Develop strategies to strengthen learner persistence, transition success, rural placement, and workforce retention.

PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community colleges, university partners, NCWorks and Career Centers, employers, training sites, Vaya partners, faculty, advisors, and regional stakeholders.
• Facilitate regional engagement activities to identify workforce needs and align educational pathways with labor market demand.
• Represent Appalachian State in regional workforce and pathway initiatives and support implementation of collaborative regional strategies.

DATA, REPORTING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Track and monitor pathway participation, transfer activity, training-site utilization, placement outcomes, and workforce retention indicators.
• Support collection, analysis, and reporting of grant and program performance measures.
• Develop recommendations for process improvements and pathway enhancement based on regional data and stakeholder feedback.
• Support documentation, compliance requirements, and regional implementation workgroups.

CROSS-SECTOR ALIGNMENT & REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION

• Coordinate with the K-12 and Youth Pathways Coordinator to ensure seamless transition from youth engagement activities into postsecondary opportunities.
• Contribute to regional planning, implementation, and sustainability efforts to strengthen long-term health workforce outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives of the Office of Rural Promise and regional grant objectives.

OTHER

• Other duties as assigned.

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with some nights and weekends as needed for student programming. Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range $55,000-$60,000 Physical Demands of Position

This position primarily involves office and computer-based work, including prolonged periods of sitting, typing, reading, virtual meetings, document review, and project communication. The position may require occasional travel to partner sites, schools, community colleges, healthcare organizations, meetings, and regional convenings. Occasional lifting or transport of meeting materials and supplies up to 20 pounds may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 07/13/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 07/27/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 08/03/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and a list of three professional references with contact information through the university's job board.

Search Chair Name Katie Matthews Search Chair Email matthewsk@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55086 Posting Number 201501810P

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

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