Career Pathway Program Manager, Path Academy

Location:

350 Church Street, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103

Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 (commensurate with experience)

If you're passionate about collaborating with educational institutions, and forging connections with employers to turn career opportunities into reality, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. You won't just be overseeing tasks—you will bridge the gap between career readiness and industry needs, ensuring that students are not only prepared for the jobs of today but also their futures.

ReadyCT is a statewide 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing academic excellence and career-connected learning for all Connecticut public school students. We design and deliver innovative career readiness programs that intentionally bridge the gap between K-12 education and the employers who will one day welcome graduates into the workforce.

As an affiliate of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), ReadyCT works closely with business leaders to expand real‑world opportunities for students and strengthen Connecticut’s future workforce.

As a career pathway program manager, you will work closely with leadership at ReadyCT and our partner schools to oversee career-themed pathways designed to bridge the gap between education and opportunity. You will act as a point of contact for families, school staff, and corporate volunteers, managing the high-impact projects and partnerships that foster student success. By aligning stakeholder efforts and assessing program effectiveness, you will ensure our students are equipped for whatever high-growth career path comes next.

Location note:
This role will primarily be based at Great Path Academy. The career pathway program manager will also report to ReadyCT’s Hartford office on a regular basis for team meetings.

Do you thrive on building meaningful relationships and guiding young people toward their future success? Are you a strong communicator, passionate about youth development, and energized by collaboration and problem-solving? If you're adaptable, organized, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

• A passion for education and developing the potential of ALL students.
• Experience mentoring or counseling high school youth and supporting their postsecondary and career planning; backgrounds reflecting mentees’ experiences (e.g., first‑generation college student, English learner, CT Alliance District graduate) preferred.
• A proven ability to build and manage relationships across a diverse array of stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a track record of delivering results on time.
• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new technology systems.
• An ability to multitask, while remaining detail‑oriented and flexible.
• The capability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Skills in active listening and group facilitation.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.

• Ability to travel frequently within the Hartford district, inclusive of magnet locations in East Hartford and Manchester, for school site visits and employer events.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce or a related CRM system.
• Experience with Jira and other Atlassian products (preferred).
• Strong ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day operational needs.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this role as described below.

• Collaborating with school administration and the appointed IAB Chair to advance all relevant aspects of the career pathway.
• Recruiting, onboarding, and retaining a diverse IAB while fostering active participation and managing projects or initiatives involving members and sub‑committees.
• Conducting surveys to identify members' expertise and creating meaningful opportunities for their involvement in work‑based learning…