College and Career Ready Coordinator

**College and Career Ready Coordinator**

• Salary:** $46,000.00 - $51,000.00 Annually
• Location:** Cedar City, UT
• Job Type:** Full-time Staff
• Job Number:** 202400237
• Division:** Community Outreach & Engagement
• Closing:** 12/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
• FLSA:** Exempt
  
  

**Position Summary**

This role is central to preparing learners for high-demand careers by connecting high school students, community members, and working learners to industry-engaged credential opportunities, employers and work-based learning experiences. The coordinator will collaborate with campus education leaders, industry experts, and STEM-focused outreach efforts to support the development of Target Industry pathways.This position directly supports SUU's mission to strengthen a resilient, diversified economy by aligning educational opportunities with high-demand target industries that advance state and regional priorities. The coordinator contributes to meaningful industry and community engagement and connections to campus.

**Essential Functions**

• Promote Target Industry career exploration throughout the region.
• Support outreach efforts to recruit participants and expand access for rural and new learner populations.
• Support key stakeholder and industry partnerships.
• Coordinate and support Target Industry initiatives, including skills-focused, short-term opportunities for high school students, community members, and adult/working learners.
• Lead communication, collaboration, and project management efforts, and facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Advise participants regarding program enrollment and expectations.
• Educate learners about industry-engaged milestone credential pathways and work-based learning opportunities.
• Connect participants to campus resources; enhance career planning and workforce preparation.
• Track participation.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Manage program timelines and evaluate effectiveness through feedback and performance measures.
  
  

**Education & Experience**

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Career Advising, Business, Public Relations, Community Relations, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including industry partners, campus partners, learners, and community leaders
• Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
• Travel and industry site visits required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in program coordination, education, STEM, or career advising.
• Experience with spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of work-based learning, competency-based education, andragogy.
  
  

**Supplemental Information**

Documents Needed To Apply

• Resume/CV.
• Cover Letter.
  
  

Position is contingent on funding.

• Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longe
  
  

r able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.**

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