Career Pathways Education Coordinator

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Career Pathways Education Coordinator who will be all-in on our mission and who supports the coordination and implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) dual credit pathways and career exploration initiatives that expand access to technical education opportunities across the Texas Panhandle. This position collaborates with K-12 school districts, Amarillo College faculty, and community partners to support workforce pathways and student success.

The Career Pathway Education Coordinator assists with technical dual credit programming for high school students, including program promotion, student advising, enrollment support, curriculum alignment, and partnership development. This position also supports K-8 career awareness programming and serves as a liaison between Amarillo College and regional school districts to support program implementation, professional development, grant activities, and program compliance.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, workforce development, Career and Technical Education (CTE), or a related field.

Preferred:
Master's Degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Two (2) years of experience in an educational setting, preferably in higher education, secondary education, Career and Technical Education (CTE), student services, workforce development, or program coordination.

Preferred:

Experience with dual credit programs, student advising, grant-funded initiatives, educational outreach, or academic program coordination.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with a three (3) year safe driving record.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

* Coordinate and support the implementation of technical dual credit pathways in partnership with Amarillo College faculty, deans, and regional school districts.

* Collaborate with high school administrators, counselors, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors to identify needs and support the expansion of dual credit opportunities in technical fields including healthcare, welding, automotive, HVAC, information technology, CIS, industrial technologies, and skilled trades.

* Assist faculty and academic leadership with aligning secondary CTE curriculum to Amarillo College certificate and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs.

* Serve as a primary point of contact for K-12 partners regarding technical dual credit programming, student participation, and pathway information.

* Promote educational opportunities through presentations, workshops, campus visits, outreach events, informational materials, and community engagement activities.

* Assist students and families with the Amarillo College admissions, enrollment, and registration process for technical dual credit programs.

* Provide advising and support to dual credit students related to course selection, registration, academic pathways, and campus resources.

* Coordinate and facilitate age-appropriate career exploration activities, workshops, camps, and educational experiences for K-8 students focused on career awareness and workforce readiness.

* Collaborate with faculty to support instructional delivery and assist with adapting traditional course content into hybrid or career-focused learning experiences.

* Coordinate training and professional development opportunities for high school instructors teaching dual credit coursework in collaboration with Amarillo College faculty and academic departments.

* Serve as a liaison between secondary educators and Amarillo College faculty to facilitate communication regarding curriculum, expectations, student support, and instructional alignment.

* Collaborate with internal and external partners to support guest speaker opportunities, work-based learning experiences,…