Coordinator, Pathways and Testing

The Coordinator, College and Career Readiness (CCR) Pathways and Testing coordinates College of The Albemarle’s Adult Secondary Education pathways, High School Equivalency (HSE) testing, and College and Career Readiness pathway initiatives. The position is responsible for administering High School Equivalency testing services, coordinating transitional pathway programs, ensuring compliance with North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), Department of Public Instruction (DPI), GED Testing Service (GEDTS), Educational Testing Service (ETS), and applicable federal and state requirements, and supporting student success through academic advising, pathway development, recruitment, and retention initiatives.

The Coordinator oversees testing operations, pathway programming, student intake and orientation processes, and related reporting while collaborating with faculty, Student Success and Enrollment Management, Workforce Development, community partners, and state agencies to promote educational access and successful student outcomes.

The Coordinator receives direct supervision from the Director, College and Career Readiness and general supervision from the Dean, Public Services and Community Enrichment., College and Career Readiness Program Administration (40%)

• Coordinate Adult Secondary Education pathway programs and High School Equivalency testing services.
• Serve as the College’s Chief High School Equivalency Examiner and maintain all required certifications.
• Coordinate testing operations at all approved testing locations.
• Develop testing schedules and coordinate testing logistics.
• Order, secure, administer, and return testing materials in accordance with testing vendor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NCCCS, GED Testing Service, Educational Testing Service, Department of Public Instruction, ADA accommodations, and College policies.
• Maintain testing records, documentation, security protocols, and reporting requirements.
• Research, develop, implement, and evaluate College and Career pathway opportunities that align with workforce and community needs.
• Coordinate pathway initiatives supporting student transition into postsecondary education, workforce training, and employment.
• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

Student Advising and Success (25%)

• Provide academic and career advising to College and Career Readiness students.
• Assist students in establishing educational, career, and workforce goals.
• Conduct student intake, orientation, assessment, and educational planning.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students to encourage persistence, retention, and completion.
• Identify barriers to student success and refer students to appropriate College departments and community agencies.
• Support students experiencing academic, financial, employment, transportation, childcare, housing, or personal challenges.
• Collaborate with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Human Resource Development (HRD), Student Success and Enrollment Management (SSEM), Accessibility Services, and community organizations.

Recruitment, Outreach, and Retention (15%)

• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies supporting College and Career Readiness enrollment goals.
• Coordinate marketing materials, orientation resources, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Maintain communication with inactive students to encourage re-enrollment.
• Participate in College recruitment events, orientations, career fairs, and community outreach activities.
• Develop partnerships with community agencies, employers, school systems, and workforce organizations.

Compliance, Data Management, and Reporting (10%)

• Maintain accurate student records and program documentation.
• Prepare reports required by NCCCS, College leadership, and external agencies.
• Conduct data analysis to support program planning and student success initiatives.
• Participate in program audits and monitoring activities.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA and all applicable federal and state regulations.

Leadership and Collaboration (10%)

• Provide technical guidance and functional supervision to Instructional Aides, testing personnel, alternate examiners, and proctors.
• Coordinate professional development activities for testing staff.
• Serve on College committees and institutional workgroups.
• Participate in state meetings, professional organizations, and NCCCS training opportunities.
• Assist with departmental planning, assessment, accreditation, and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned., * Interpret and apply state, federal, and College policies.
• Analyze data and prepare reports.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, community agencies, and external partners.
• Develop collaborative relationships.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in office, classroom, testing center, and community settings requiring regular interaction with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Occasional evening, weekend, and multi-campus travel may be required. Physical Requirements

Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating standard office equipment. Must occasionally lift and carry testing materials, files, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.

College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive learning and working environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or North Carolina law and COA policies.

Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.

College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Education, Adult Education, Counseling, Human Services, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in adult education, workforce development, student services, testing administration, or a related educational environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying state and federal program requirements.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult Education, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with North Carolina Community College System Adult Education programs.
• Experience administering High School Equivalency testing.
• Experience supervising testing personnel or coordinating educational programs., * Adult education principles and practices.
• College and Career Readiness programs.
• High School Equivalency testing procedures.
• Student advising and success strategies.
• NCCCS Adult Education accountability requirements.
• FERPA.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Student information systems and educational reporting systems.

FLSA: Professional: Exempt. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. This is a critical fill position and may be filled prior to closing.*

College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the state’s first community college, founded in 1961. We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area. Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.