At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities! We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.

Career Pathways Coordinators at Central Carolina Community College are responsible for the administration of all programs in the College and Career Readiness Department. The College and Career Readiness Department includes Adult High School (AHS), High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Prison programs. This position reports to the Dean of Career and Academic Engagement.  

The College and Career Readiness Department at Central Carolina Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in postsecondary education and training that lead to gainful employment. 

This position is open until filled. 

Please include unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Will be required to submit official copies of transcripts before start date.
This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required.

Diversity Policy:  Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community. 

Essential Duties

• Embrace the institutional goals of Central Carolina Community College by engaging students as full partners in the learning process, removing barriers to student progression, and supporting and assisting students in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Engage students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in the development of postsecondary career paths for CCR students.
• Collaborate with department chairs and program directors responsible for postsecondary education and training courses to align student learning outcomes and facilitate career pathway progression.
• Create a dynamic instructional environment that promotes and facilitates CCR students’ concurrent or post-exit enrollment in postsecondary programs of study or credential attainment. 
• Design, implement, and maintain an effective student, faculty, and staff recruitment plan for all CCR programs.
• Recruit, hire, orient, equip, and supervise departmental faculty and staff. 
• Schedule classes, assign faculty, and collaborate with other program areas to ensure course offerings coincide with student needs. 
• Respond to community and college needs by proactively identifying instructional sites and scheduling classes to serve designated populations.
• Substitute teach classes when needed. 
• Visit on-campus and off-campus CCR classes and submit monthly visitation reports. 
• Oversee the selection of all departmental equipment, materials, and supplies and maintain inventory, ordering and restocking as necessary. 
• Monitor budgets and use resources efficiently to support a program of sufficient intensity and quality to meet student success goals.   
• Implement data-informed decision making strategies when planning program offerings. 
• Maintain accurate records and regularly review program performance data to support continuous program improvement.
• Ensure the program is compliant with state and federal policies and mandates.
• Monitor measurable skills gains (MSGs) and other state and federal performance measures.
• Support the development of grant-funded initiatives and deliverables.
• Design and implement a plan for improving and tracking student recruitment, retention, and completion for all curricula within the department. 
• Stay current in your discipline and renew industry credentials, as needed.
• Celebrate student achievement at graduation ceremonies and other recognitions.
• Assist in coordinating any building administration needs.
• Serve on college committees as appointed.
• Engage in a minimum of 5 hours of professional development each year.
• Attend departmental, divisional, and collegewide meetings.
• Cultivate a culture of care and advocacy through compassion, inclusion, opportunity, integrity, courage, and people.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Career Pathways Coordinator will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities