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Regional K-12 and Youth Pathways Coordinator

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jul 14, 2026

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Position Title	Regional K-12 and Youth Pathways Coordinator
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	N/A
Position Number	0A0991
Department	Office of Rural Promise - 240105

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	The K-12 and Youth Pathways Coordinator coordinates school-facing and youth-facing health career pathway activities in 12 counties in Region 3 and helps students, families, counselors, and educators understand practical next steps into health professions education and employment.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, public health, health sciences, workforce development, student services, higher education, or a related field. At least two years of experience working with K-12 students, schools, youth programs, academic advising, career development, outreach programs, or related work. Strong communication, event coordination, relationship-building, and student support skills. Ability to work effectively with schools, families, students, and community partners. Ability to travel across Region 3 (Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties).
License/Certification Required	No license or certification is required. Project management, workforce development, public health, clinical, or related certifications may be preferred where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree. Experience with rural schools, CTE, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, HOSA, Career and College Promise, health career pathways, or community college transition programs. Knowledge of Region 3 (Alexander, Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union) school systems and youth-serving organizations. Experience developing student-facing pathway materials or managing youth outreach events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The K-12 and Youth Pathways Coordinator leads the coordination and advancement of youth-facing health career pathways across Region 3 to strengthen the regional health workforce pipeline. This position develops and aligns school partnerships, career exposure experiences, pathway advising, and transition supports that increase student awareness of and access to health professions education and employment. The role serves as a regional connector among schools, families, postsecondary institutions, employers, and community partners to support learner progression from early career exploration into postsecondary education and workforce pathways. YOUTH PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT & COORDINATION Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of youth-facing health career pathway strategies across Region 3. Coordinate regional efforts that increase awareness of health professions and expand access to structured career exploration and pathway experiences. Support and align youth engagement initiatives including career exposure, pathway advising, camps, student organizations, outreach programs (PATH, GEAR UP, Camp Med, etc.), and related activities that advance health workforce goals. Develop scalable models and resources that support long-term regional pathway sustainability. SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP & EDUCATOR ENGAGEMENT Build and maintain collaborative relationships with K-12 school systems, Career and Technical Education programs, counselors, teachers, school administrators, HOSA chapters, and youth-serving organizations. Coordinate with school and regional partners to integrate pathway awareness, academic planning, and career readiness activities into existing student support systems. Facilitate communication and collaboration among schools, community colleges, universities, and workforce partners to strengthen transitions and reduce pathway fragmentation. Represent Appalachian State and the Office of Rural Promise in regional school-facing initiatives and collaborative workgroups. STUDENT OUTREACH, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & TRANSITION SUPPORT Develop and coordinate student- and family-facing outreach materials, pathway maps, events, and next-step resources. Connect students and families to community college, dual enrollment, Career and College Promise, university, and health workforce opportunities. Coordinate youth ambassador, mentoring, and near-peer engagement strategies that strengthen student belonging and pathway participation. Identify and address barriers affecting rural student participation, including transportation, awareness, scheduling, and family access to information. Support student transition planning to promote continuity from K-12 exploration into postsecondary education and training opportunities. EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS & CAREER EXPOSURE Coordinate with employers, training sites, health systems, and regional partners to expand age-appropriate career exposure opportunities. Support development of job shadowing, experiential learning, workplace awareness activities, and other early workforce engagement strategies. Align youth-facing experiences with regional workforce priorities and emerging health workforce needs. DATA, REPORTING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Track participation, school and county engagement, student interests, transition activity, and pathway outcomes. Support collection, analysis, and reporting of grant and program performance measures. Develop recommendations to improve participation, equity of access, and regional pathway effectiveness based on stakeholder feedback and outcome data. Support documentation, regional implementation activities, and continuous improvement efforts. CROSS-SECTOR ALIGNMENT & REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION Coordinate closely with the Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator to ensure seamless learner progression from K-12 engagement into postsecondary education, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities. Contribute to regional planning and implementation efforts designed to strengthen long-term health workforce outcomes. Support strategic initiatives of the Office of Rural Promise and regional grant objectives. OTHER Other duties as assigned.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with some nights and weekends as needed for student programming.
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$55,000 - $60,000
Physical Demands of Position	This position primarily involves office and computer-based work, including prolonged periods of sitting, typing, reading, virtual meetings, document review, and project communication. The position may require occasional travel to partner sites, schools, community colleges, healthcare organizations, meetings, and regional convenings. Occasional lifting or transport of meeting materials and supplies up to 20 pounds may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	07/13/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	07/27/2026
Proposed Date of Hire	08/03/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and a list of three professional references with contact information through the university's job board.
Search Chair Name	Katie Matthews
Search Chair Email	matthewsk@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55090
Posting Number	201501811P