Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Jackson, MS

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Pathways Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Dean of Instruction - Dual Enrollment and Secondary Centers

DEPARTMENT: Office of Dual Enrollment

EXEMPT: yes

VICE PRESIDENT: VP of Career and Technical Education

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

The Coordinator of Early College & Pathways serves as the primary coordinator for Hinds Community College's Early College initiatives while also supporting student success within the Construction and Manufacturing Career Pathways.

This position is responsible for coordinating student recruitment, admissions, enrollment, onboarding, academic progress, parent engagement, advising, and retention efforts. Additionally, this position serves as the student navigator for Construction and Manufacturing pathway students by providing individualized support throughout the student lifecycle.

The Coordinator serves as the liaison among Hinds Community College, partnering school districts, students, parents, faculty, academic departments, and workforce partners to ensure students receive exceptional support from enrollment through completion.

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with school districts, college faculty, administrators, students, parents, and community partners.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment while supporting multiple departments.

Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong public speaking and presentation skills.

Ability to facilitate meetings, orientations, and workshops.

Ability to advise and support students through enrollment, registration, academic planning, and completion.

Ability to identify at-risk students and implement appropriate intervention strategies.

Strong customer service skills with a student-centered approach.

Exceptional organizational and time management skills.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records.

Ability to coordinate recruitment, orientation, registration, and student engagement activities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of two years of experience in education, student services, advising, enrollment management, workforce development, or a related field.

Preferred

Master's Degree. Experience in higher education. Experience working with dual enrollment, early college, career and technical education, or student success initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Assist with student application, admissions, and acceptance processes.

Coordinate student orientation programs.

Assist with placement testing and admissions requirements.

Coordinate registration for all Early College students.

Ensure students are appropriately enrolled according to degree plans.

Monitor student academic progress.

Conduct regular academic check-ins.

Identify at-risk students and coordinate intervention plans.

Monitor attendance and communicate concerns.

Coordinate parent meetings.

Track enrollment and retention.

Monitor GPA and academic standing.

Develop reports related to student success.

Collaborate with principals, counselors, and administrators.

Coordinate annual student scheduling.

Assist with scholarship and transfer information.

Coordinate employer engagement activities.

Assist with internship placement.

Maintain communication with business and industry partners.

Monitor credential completion.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

Integrity

Diversity

Excellence

Accountability

Leadership

Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

PO Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.