Director, Pathways

Essex, MD, The Director, Pathways plays a critical role in supporting students' academic progression through academic, transfer, and workforce by developing and managing instructional support structures, credit-bearing opportunities, and workforce-aligned programs. The director ensures seamless integration of high school coursework, dual enrollment, prior learning assessments, and workforce credentials within CCBC's guided pathways, leveraging credit and continuing education integration. This role is essential in fostering a structured, supportive academic environment that equips students with the skills, credentials, and opportunities needed to progress successfully through higher education and into the workforce. Minimum Qualifications- Required Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution, required. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Academic Affairs, curriculum development, student success initiatives, academic pathways, or related fields, including leading student success initiatives or curriculum design or academic program design, and coordinating cross-functional initiatives with faculty, staff, academic administrators, and external educational partners, required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a community college or with community college student populations. Demonstrated knowledge of Guided Pathways principles and their application across academic programs, transfer, workforce education, continuing education, and student progression. Experience in one or more of the following: developing or supporting academic pathways, transfer pathways, or workforce pathways, or dual enrollment, secondary partnerships, or academic articulation agreements, or Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), alternative credentials, stackable credentials, or continuing education integration. Demonstrated ability to develop measurable goals, evaluate program effectiveness, analyze outcomes, and make data-informed recommendations Teaching experience Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale . For best consideration please apply by October 9, 2026. 1. Collaborate with faculty convenors and academic leaders on Guided Pathways across the full student academic progression. 2. Research and communicate innovations in guided pathways. 3. Prepare, analyze and provide reports for internal and external stakeholders. 4. Represent the College with students, parents, and professional organizations.