RootEd Pathways Advisor
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Academic Advising & Student Services
Job Titleroot Ed 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
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:
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Summary:
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Ed 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…
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