Student Transition and Pathway Coordinator

The Student Transition and Pathway Coordinator serves as the primary NDSCS contact for the Pathway Program and related student transition initiatives in Fargo. The position involves academic advising, student support, and coordination of pathway opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic advising and student support services
• Led the coordination, assessment, enhancement, and expansion of pathway opportunities
• Ensures a seamless student experience through collaboration with NDSU partners, faculty, academic counselors, and Student Success staff
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners
• Identifies opportunities to expand pathway programming
• Maintains monitoring of student outcomes and recommends process improvements
• Enhances program effectiveness and student success

Requirements

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of NDSCS
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Science, Business, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a closely related field
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to student needs
• Proficiency in MS-Office or similar software
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively with students and staff
• Broad knowledge of higher education and student development
• Experience working with diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of higher education and student development
• Professional academic advising experience with undergraduate students
• Experience with technology programs and software packages related to student information systems
• Working knowledge of student-related FERPA regulations
• A Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) in counseling and guidance, higher education, psychology, social work, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Salary

$55,000 - $62,000, commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

NDSCS offers a comprehensive benefits package including single or family health insurance, basic life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement plan, tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount, and employee assistance program. Optional benefits include life, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

Date Available

As arranged

Screening Begins

Immediately for full consideration, applications should be received as soon as possible.

Background Check

NDSCS requires a successful background check for the selected candidate prior to an official offer of the position.

Veterans Preference

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements and follows NDUS Policy 601.0 Veterans' Preference. An NBG 22 or DD-214 must be provided if claiming veterans' preference. If claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months must also be submitted.

Equal Opportunity

NDSCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender identity/expression, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial or parental status, status as a U.S. veteran/service member, or participation in lawful activity off the employers premises during nonworking hours which is not in direct conflict with the essential business related interests of the employer.