Postsecondary Pathway Coordinator - OHE Coordinator

• Telework Eligible:
  No

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Office of Higher Education / OHE Unclassified
• Division/Unit:
  Get Ready/GEAR UP
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $26.02 - $35.25 / hourly; $54,330 - $73,602 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota is a federally funded program administered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Our mission is to help students from low-income backgrounds, Indigenous communities, and communities of color succeed in high school and beyond. We partner with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations to provide students and their families with the essential information, tools, and guidance to plan successfully.

Additionally, Get Ready offers support to students during their first year of postsecondary education to help them persist and succeed.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Postsecondary Pathway Coordinator position is responsible for assisting with the Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota Program (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at assigned schools. The position will coordinate and provide services to cohort students in the Class of 2030, Class of 2031, and/or priority 12th grade student cohort and parents, families, and guardians that address GEAR UP statutory required and permissible services which support program performance objectives and targets.

The position will develop partnerships, collaborate with stakeholders, provide support to school-based staff delivering Get Ready GEAR UP services, and provide ongoing training (when applicable) to ensure effective implementation at middle and/or high schools. The position will also assist with program management and evaluation, develop site work plans and budgets, and collect data and match to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

This position is expected to report to their assigned school four days a week and in office one day a week, with limited evenings and weekends based on school events.

• Two (2) years of experience directly working with high school or college students or a youth development organization.
• A bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable and inclusive service delivery to meet student and school needs in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing and the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of how to report large data sets accurately to reflect the impact of a program or project.

• Master's degree in…