Concurrent Credit Student Success & Pathways Promotion Manager

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF CONCURRENT CREDIT

Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager

Description of Position

The Concurrent Credit Student Success and Pathways Promotion Manager provides academic advising, pathway planning, and student support for high school students participating in Northwest Nazarene University's Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs. The position helps students explore academic and career goals, navigate college coursework, understand credit transfer opportunities, and successfully transition from high school to college.

This role also supports the growth of the SwiftStart Pathways Program through outreach, relationship building, and promotion with partner schools, students, families, and community stakeholders. The Manager serves as a key liaison between NNU and partner high schools, connects students with university resources, and collaborates with internal and external partners to support student success and program expansion. This is a 12-month, exempt staff position reporting to the Concurrent Credit Director.

Essential Functions

Academic Advising and Student Success (65%)

• Provides academic advising and pathway planning for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart students.
• Guides students in course selection, degree and career exploration, credit transferability, and college transition planning.
• Educates students and families on the opportunities, expectations, and responsibilities of college level coursework.
• Connects students with academic, learning, wellness, accessibility, and other university support services.
• Collaborates with admissions, academic departments, and student support offices to promote student success and matriculation to NNU.
• Maintains accurate advising, engagement, and program records in alignment with institutional and NACEP standards.

Pathways Promotion and Partnership Development (35%)

• Builds and maintains relationships with high school administrators, counselors, teachers, students, families, and community partners.
• Promotes Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways opportunities for eligible students and partner schools.
• Coordinates outreach activities, presentations, school visits, events, and communications to increase awareness and participation.
• Represents NNU and serves as an ambassador for Concurrent Credit and SwiftStart Pathways programs.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to strengthen pathway opportunities and support program growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, student success, enrollment management, college access, educational outreach, or related student support services.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships with K-12 schools, and educational institutions.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and university personnel.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence presenting to groups of varying sizes, including students, parents, counselors, school administrators, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal, written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Commitment to student development, educational access, and student success.
• Willingness to travel regularly to partner schools throughout Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Arizona
• The university requires that all candidates have a Christian perspective (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition), and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with concurrent credit, dual enrollment, early college, or pathway programs.
• Knowledge of academic pathway planning, transfer pathways, and degree completion strategies.
• Knowledge of NACEP standards and accreditation expectations.

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience. Personnel receive a generous benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible & health spending plan, tuition benefits, annual & sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.  

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following: 

• Letter of interest 
• NNU Application
• Resume 
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Statement of Faith
• Two (2) reference letters from professional associates 
• One (1) letter of reference from current pastor 

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right, to prefer employees on the basis of religion. (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).