Career and College Pathway Coordinator
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perkins Related Functions (50%):
1. Increase enrollment and retention in the College's Programs of Study.
2. Works collaboratively with technology & hospitality program directors to expose secondary students to current technology & hospitality related majors available at the college.
3. Engages directly with current and potential students (secondary and post-secondary) to increase knowledge awareness of programs and career pathways.
4. Creates a supportive structure for a technical career pipeline.
5. Collaborates with Programs of Study Coordinator & Recruiter to engage with secondary districts/Career and Technical Education Centers, to increase knowledge of technology programs and related technical career paths.
6. Understands and interprets the requirements and academic options available to students, specific to technology degrees, hospitality degrees and Pre-College Program options, including Programs of Study/SOAR.
7. Supports student recruitment events (both virtual and on-site) as offered by the college within normal business hours.
8. Maintains relationships with area businesses to develop and execute inter-professional opportunities (intern/externships) for post-secondary students in related CTE s.
9. Provides mentorship to enrolled students to ensure a quality educational experience.
10. Advises secondary students enrolled in Pre-College pathways on academic issues including course selection, post-secondary options and processes related to the transition to post-secondary education.
11. Maintains complete and accurate records of school and student contacts, employer contacts, interviews, and placement of CTE-approved students.
Educational Improvement Tax Credit (50%)
1. Increase enrollment and retention in the College's pre-college programs (dual enrollment, Level-up, etc).
2. Works collaboratively with technology & hospitality program directors to expose secondary students to current technology & hospitality related majors available at the college.
3. Engages directly with current and potential students (secondary) to increase knowledge awareness of programs and career pathways.
4. Creates a supportive structure for a technical career pipeline.
5. Collaborates with Programs of Study Coordinator & Recruiter to engage with secondary districts/Career and Technical Education Centers, to increase knowledge of technology programs and related technical career paths.
6. Understands and interprets the requirements and academic options available to students, specific to technology degrees, hospitality degrees and Pre-College Program options, including Programs of Study/SOAR.
7. Supports student recruitment events (both virtual and on-site) as offered by the college within normal business hours.
8. Advises secondary students enrolled in Pre-College pathways on academic issues including course selection, post-secondary options and processes related to the transition to post-secondary education.
9. Maintains complete and accurate records of school and student contacts, employer contacts, interviews, and placement of CTE-approved students.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.
2. Strong organizational skills.
3. Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across all areas of the college; as well as community constituents.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Knowledge of college technology programs.
7. Sensitivity to the impact of diversity on the student body and the institutional climate
8. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.
9. Experience working in student information systems and/or Salesforce
EDUCATION:
- Associate Degree or equivalent experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience working in a high-tech setting or higher education preferred.
- Specific knowledge of cybersecurity, robotics, automotive and/or hospitality skills preferred.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, April 8, 2025. No phone calls, please.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.
