Circle of Nations Pathway Coordinator 2026-2027 ANTICIPATED
Job Description
Department: Native American Education
Reports to: Director of Federal Programs
Placement: Professional Exempt Salary Schedule, Grade I
Term: See Duty Day Calendar
Position Summary:
This position will serve as the primary program lead and community partnerships liaison. The Pathway
Coordinator's responsibilities will focus on establishing, coordinating, and strengthening relationships
with tribal education departments, Native-led organizations, higher education partners, and community
agencies.
Essential Functions:
• Building and sustaining formal partnerships with tribal communities and Native-serving
organizations
• Coordinating community-based learning experiences and project-based learning opportunities
• Serving as the primary point of contact for community partners and tribal education offices
• Supporting family engagement efforts and strengthening school�community relationships
• Coordinating program operations, including logistics, scheduling with partners, and alignment
with site leadership
• Collaborating closely with site administrators, teachers, and the Pathway Advisor to ensure
program fidelity and consistency
• Supporting program growth and potential expansion to additional campuses
Training and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications or related field, or
• Prior experience with developing school/business/Native American community partnerships, or any
combination of education and related experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the
position.
• Experience in identifying and building collaborative Native American community resources designed to
promote successful educational and social programs within Native American communities.
Knowledge of:
Native American partnership development and coordination.
Skill In:
Building partnerships within Native American communities that are relationship-centered and community
facing.
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