Pathfinder Program Coordinator

Summary

Operating Title
Pathfinder Program Coordinator

Long Classification Title
Educational Program Coordinator II

Campus Location
Plymouth

Department
PSU Provost Office

Summary of Position

PSU has re-envisioned and reconceived the Ascent program following a three-year pilot that concluded in AY2023-2024. The new Pathfinder program comprises 50-75 students admitted specifically to this program who might otherwise fall just outside of PSU's admission criteria. The Pathfinder program offers summer programming, including at least one 1-credit Pathfinder course designed to build academic and social confidence in the Pathfinder cohort (as the original Ascent program did). Additional programming, including additional 1-credit courses for the cohort, will follow throughout the academic year and may persist throughout the students' four-year academic career.

Acceptable minimum level of education
Master's

Acceptable minimum years of experience
3 years

Additional Job Information

Posting Number
PS4844FY25

Other minimum qualifications

• 3 years advising and teaching first year students
• Demonstrated ability with bridge or academic onboarding experiences
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to vision, plan and execute the transformation of an existing program
• Excellent organization skill
• A student-centric approach

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/62961

Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00

Grade
18

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond. 
  
 Plymouth State University ( PSU ) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students. 
  
 Our Integrated Cluster Learning Model amplifies the educational experience and strengthens the institution's legacy of interdisciplinary study and applied experiential learning. PSU students will work in teams with faculty and partners within 7 Integrated Clusters of degree programs: Exploration and Discovery; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Arts and Technologies; Health and Human Enrichment; Justice and Security; Education, Democracy and Social Change; and Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development. Now is an exciting time to join Plymouth State and help shape our new kind of university and ultimately tomorrow's leaders. 
  
 Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU's 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness. 

Posting Details

Posting Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Closing Date

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
Yes

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes

Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type
Regular

If TERM position provide projected end date

Equipment/Instruments

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicable

Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties

Duty/Responsibility

• Coordinating with Admissions to select student cohort for the program.
• Coordinating and leading year-round advising efforts for Pathfinder students.
• Taking a leadership role in campus-wide advising initiatives and recommending best practices.
• Developing programs to engage and support Pathfinder students in years 2, 3. and 4.
• Tracking retention and other assessment data associated with the Pathfinder program, and communicating progress to the campus community.
• Liaising with Admissions to coordinate academic programming for Open Houses, Orientations, and Panther Days.
• Liaising with appropriate student supports offices and staff, including but not limited to: Academic and Career Advising Center, PSU's Academic Advocate, PASS (Tutoring and TRIO ), Campus Accessibility Services, and the Writing Center, including working with teams in those areas to coordinate services and to determine what additional resources will be needed to develop support programs for students in the Pathfinder program.
• Liaising with appropriate staff from Student Life, Admissions, and Financial Aid to coordinate services and to determine what additional resources will be needed to develop support programs for students in the Pathfinder program.
• Assigning and managing student cohorts and developing best practices for student outcomes in those cohorts.
• Developing, selecting, and overseeing Pathfinder courses and proposing those as experimental courses, including recruiting, assigning and facilitating faculty training and mentoring, and coordinating logistics for Summer Pathfinder (pay, scheduling and room reservations, creation of Canvas and BLUE sites, etc.). Coordinating activities throughout the semester to maintain connections between students and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Duty/Responsibility

Deliverables:

• Assist Admissions with selecting and inviting students for current and future cohorts.
• Design and administer the PSU Pathfinder Program serving annual cohorts over the next five years.
• Submit a research-informed report to the cabinet and to the faculty, describing the program in full.
• Deliver regular reports to the cabinet and faculty regarding the progress.

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