Postsecondary Pathway Coordinator - OHE Coordinator

Working Title: Get Ready/GEAR UP Postsecondary Pathways Coordinator

Job Class: OHE Coordinator

Agency: Minnesota Office of Higher Education

• Job ID: 97327

• Location: St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Limited

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/26/2026

• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Higher Education / OHE Unclassified

• Division/Unit: Get Ready/GEAR UP

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.02 - $35.25 / hourly; $54,330 - $73,602 / annually

• Classified Status: Unclassified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota is a federally funded program administered through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Our mission is to help students from low-income backgrounds, Indigenous communities, and communities of color succeed in high school and beyond. We partner with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations to provide students and their families with the essential information, tools, and guidance to plan successfully. Additionally, Get Ready offers support to students during their first year of postsecondary education to help them persist and succeed.

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Postsecondary Pathway Coordinator position is responsible for assisting with the Get Ready GEAR UP Minnesota Program (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at assigned schools. The position will coordinate and provide services to cohort students in the Class of 2030, Class of 2031, and/or priority 12th grade student cohort and parents, families, and guardians that address GEAR UP statutory required and permissible services which support program performance objectives and targets. The position will develop partnerships, collaborate with stakeholders, provide support to school-based staff delivering Get Ready GEAR UP services, and provide ongoing training (when applicable) to ensure effective implementation at middle and/or high schools. The position will also assist with program management and evaluation, develop site work plans and budgets, and collect data and match to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

This position is expected to report to their assigned school four days a week and in office one day a week, with limited evenings and weekends based on school events.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for these positions. Applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Two (2) years of experience directly working with high school or college students or a youth development organization.

• A bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field will substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable and inclusive service delivery to meet student and school needs in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community.

• Interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing and the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations in a positive, courteous, and helpful manner.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of how to report large data sets accurately to reflect the impact of a program or project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Karen.

• Specific work with youth development, college/career access, youth academic enrichment and family support programs.

• Creative and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to position self and move sufficiently to perform repetitive tasks.

• Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

• Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necesary in carrying out job duties.

• Ability to travel to and from courthouses throughout the state.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Social Security Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.