P.A.T.H Coordinator

PATH Coordinator

Job Title:

PATH (Pathways to Advancement Through Hinds) Coordinator

Reports To:

Dean of Instruction-Dual Enrollment/Secondary CTE Education

Department:
Dual Enrollment

Exempt:
Yes

Vice President:
Vice President of Instruction:
Career-Technical Education

General Statement of the Function

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The PATH (Pathways to Advancement Through Hinds) Coordinator will serve as the navigator for the special population dual enrolled students on one of the College campuses that hosts the PATH program. This individual will ensure these students are academically supported, properly advised, and successfully completing their programs of study leading to credentials, certificates, or associate degrees.

Qualifications Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

See Essential Duties and Responsibilities below.

Education and/or Experience

A bachelor's degree is required for the position of PATH Coordinator. Preferred areas of study include business administration, management, public administration, organizational leadership, education, or a closely related field. Coursework or academic emphasis in areas such as project management, communications, or higher education administration is highly desirable.

Applicants with a combination of relevant education and professional experience in program coordination, academic support services, or administrative operations within an educational or workforce development environment may also be considered. A master's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Program Implementation & Coordination

• Assist in implementing the PATH initiative
• Serve as the on-site contact for students, parents, counselors, and instructors.
• Coordinate student schedules, admissions, and enrollment in collaboration with district and college partners.
• Monitor student eligibility, placement, and progress to ensure program compliance.

Student Support & Retention

• Monitor attendance, grades, and course engagement to identify at-risk students.
• Develop personalized academic and success plans for students requiring additional support.
• Organize workshops and orientations covering topics such as time management, college expectations, and academic integrity.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with high school counselors, instructors, and administrators to ensure alignment with high school graduation requirements and college pathways.
• Serve as liaison to faculty teaching dual enrollment courses, assisting with roster management, attendance, and reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.