rootEd Pathways Advisor

Job Title

rootEd Pathways Advisor

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Academic & Regional Collaborations

Proposed Minimum Salary

$3,555.50 monthly

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

The rootEd Pathways Advisor (Program Coordinator I P11), under general supervision, coordinates the planning, development and implementation of assigned programs - providing a support system that promotes student engagement and supporting implementation of program objectives. The position provides embedded transition, pathway, and career advising support designed to strengthen post-secondary access, persistence, workforce alignment, and student success across rural and under-resourced communities. The Advisor works collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, institutional stakeholders, and regional and community partners to support postsecondary planning, workforce pathway development, educational transitions, and navigation of educational, workforce, and community-based resources. The position assists with implementation of pathway advising and student support initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, grant objectives, and regional workforce needs.

Responsibilities:

Student Advising, Transition Support & Postsecondary Planning:

• Provides individual and group advising related to postsecondary planning, educational transitions, workforce pathways, career readiness, financial aid awareness, and navigation of educational and workforce opportunities.
• Assist participants in identifying goals, evaluating options, developing transition plans, and accessing resources that support postsecondary and workforce success.

Participant Engagement, Outreach & Recruitment:

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community stakeholders to support participant recruitment, engagement, and success.
• Conducts outreach, presentations, workshops, school-based activities, and individual engagement efforts designed to increase awareness of postsecondary education and workforce pathway opportunities.
• Assists with participant identification, enrollment, retention, and ongoing engagement while connecting students to resources and supports that strengthen educational transitions and long-term success.
• Responds to inquiries regarding program offerings.
• Coordinates program communications and marketing.

Student Progress Monitoring & Support Services:

• Evaluates and tracks participant engagement, progress, and outcomes. Provides referrals, follow-up support, resource navigation, and individualized assistance designed to strengthen persistence, transition success, and participant achievement.
• Maintains records and documentation related to participant activities and outcomes.
• Compiles program statistics and maintain program records and databases.
• Plans and implement programs and assist in their evaluation.

Partnership Development & School-Based Coordination:

• Makes frequent visits to partner schools, colleges, and community organizations to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with administrators, counselors, teachers, workforce partners, parents, and students.
• Works collaboratively with the Program Director and stakeholders to support pathway advising, workforce development, transition activities, and student success initiatives.
• May assist in identifying funding opportunities.

Program Implementation & Educational Support Activities: 

• Assists with implementation of pathway advising and student support activities aligned with grant objectives and program priorities.
• Plans and implements program events such as conferences, seminars, lectures, meetings and workshops.
• May develop and update training materials and deliver training sessions.
• May assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets for programs and events.
• Supports coordination of pathway-aligned activities including post-secondary planning, career awareness and exploration, career-connected learning, industry engagement, work-based learning opportunities, employer site visits and industry tours, educational enrichment activities, transition support services, tutoring coordination, test preparation support, and related student success initiatives.

Professional Development:

• Participates in required training, professional development, and organizational activities.
• Maintains knowledge of postsecondary access, workforce development, student success strategies, and regional workforce needs and opportunities.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four (4) years of related experience.
• Position requires strong interpersonal, verbal, written communication, and public speaking skills.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities, track progress, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with an ability to exercise discretion and sound judgement, utilize problem-solving and critical thinking, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a professional, fast-paced environment with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to organize information for effective presentation and facilitate both virtual and in-person groups.
• Must be goal-oriented and a self-starter.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within organizational and community-based environments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families, schools, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently within community-embedded settings.
• Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to travel.
• Some evening and weekend work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in education, counseling, social sciences, or related fields preferred.
• Experience working with high school, postsecondary, non-traditional, or transition-aged student populations.
• Experience with education, workforce development, mentoring, student support, counseling, outreach, or community engagement initiatives.
• Experience supporting rural and/or under-resourced groups or communities
• Experience with pathway development, student support systems, workforce alignment, persistence initiatives, or transition supports.
• Previous mentoring or tutoring experience.
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM or similar data systems.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of postsecondary access, workforce pathways, and student success resources preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.