Program Director – Pathways Advising & Student Support (Education)

Location: Canyon, Texas, United States; onsite role with travel, evening, and weekend work as required

Salary: $4,000–$4,585 per month

Company

hirify.global is an institution within the Texas A&M University System offering academic, regional collaboration, and student support programs.

What you will do

• Launch, lead, implement, and evaluate a pathways advising and student success initiative.
• Develop strategic plans, operational procedures, grant deliverables, performance measures, and sustainability activities.
• Supervise, train, evaluate, and support pathways advising and student success personnel.
• Build partnerships with school districts, higher education institutions, workforce organizations, employers, and community stakeholders.
• Direct student navigation, transition support, career readiness, workforce pathway, and work-based learning activities.
• Manage program data, reporting, budgets, expenditures, grant compliance, and resource development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience in program management, education, workforce development, student success, community engagement, or a related field.
• Strong communication, leadership, supervision, organization, project coordination, relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to analyze data, compile reports, and present information to virtual and in-person groups.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in complex organizational and community-based environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or behavioral health.
• Experience with K–12 or postsecondary education systems and rural or under-resourced communities.
• Experience with pathway development, student support, workforce alignment, persistence, transition programs, or grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience with cross-sector partnerships and complex organizational structures.
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM or similar systems; bilingual skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position within a grant-supported initiative with anticipated regional expansion.
• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans and health and lifestyle programs.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities.
• Paid leave and 13–15 paid holidays annually for eligible employees.
• Required university and job-specific training, with work involving educational, workforce, and community partners.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification, a criminal history investigation, and completion of required institutional procedures.