All positions with the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians are Indian Preference in Hiring, in accordance with the Tribe’s hiring policies.

Position Summary

The Education and Career Pathways Coordinator supports youth and adults in achieving academic success and preparing for post-secondary education and diverse career pathways. This role focuses on engaging students through individualized coaching, educational advocacy, and life skills development. The Coordinator provides guidance across both traditional and alternative education pathways, including credit retrieval, re-engagement programs, GED/HiSET options, and non-traditional learning environments, helping each student identify and pursue the path that best fits their goals and circumstances.

The Coordinator builds strong, trust-based relationships with tribal members and collaborates with schools, families, and community partners to promote long-term success. Working in collaboration with the Community & Family Services Director, this position blends mentorship with coordination by supporting students in academic and career planning, navigating financial aid and training opportunities, and setting and achieving personal goals—while honoring the cultural values and strengths of the Stillaguamish community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mentorship & Student Support

·         Build consistent, trust-based relationships with students through ongoing mentorship and encouragement

·         Serve as a positive role model, promoting confidence, resilience, and self-advocacy

·         Support students in identifying and pursuing individualized education and career goals

·         Provide guidance tailored to each student’s strengths, needs, learning style, and cultural identity

·         Assist students in developing essential life skills, including decision-making, time management, and problem-solving

Education & Career Pathways Navigation

·         Guide students in exploring and accessing a range of high school and postsecondary options, including:

o    Alternative and online education K-12 programs

o    College and university programs

o    Trade schools and vocational training

o    Apprenticeships and certification programs

o    Direct workforce and career entry opportunities

·         Assist with applications for college, training programs, scholarships, and financial aid

·         Help students understand and manage the financial responsibilities associated with their chosen pathway

·         Support development of academic and career plans aligned with long-term goals

Educational Advocacy & Accessibility Support

·         Advocate for students with learning disabilities and diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs and 504 plans

·         Help students and families understand their educational rights and available accommodations in high school and post-secondary settings

·         Support students in transitioning accommodations from K–12 systems to college, vocational programs, or workplace environments

·         Collaborate with school staff, disability services offices, and program coordinators to ensure appropriate supports are in place

·         Coach students in self-advocacy skills, including how to request accommodations, communicate needs, and navigate support systems

·         Promote inclusive, accessible educational and career opportunities for all students

Skill Development & Readiness

·         Teach and reinforce study skills, note-taking, and test preparation strategies

·         Support career readiness skills, including resume building, interview preparation, and workplace expectations

·         Provide individualized or small group support to improve confidence and performance

·         Encourage persistence and problem-solving when students encounter academic or personal barriers

Advocacy & Relationship Building

·         Establish and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, training programs, disability services, and employers

·         Advocate for student access to equitable educational and career opportunities

·         Connect students with resources such as internships, job shadowing, campus visits, and workforce programs

Program Coordination & Support

·         Assist with program operations, including documentation, reporting, and event coordination

·         Support youth programming such as graduation celebrations, campus tours, internships, and career exploration events

·         Maintain accurate and confidential student records

·         Assist with the development of a student resource website

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

·         Perform other duties as assigned

·         Coordinate and host events such as the Higher Education Graduation Event, participate in community resources events

·         Coordinate and transport students to college campus tours

·         Assist with the Summer Youth Internship program

·         Assist students with obtaining and maintaining vital documents

·         Learn needs of individual students, conduct independent living assessments, and support students with identifying and strengthening areas of need

• May be required to transport students to and from school/educational meetings to the Tribal Community Center
• Identify and perform outreach to at-risk-youth
• May support other roles within the Community & Family Services Department

·         May be required to assist with educational youth programs and events

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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·         Strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent written communication skills required.

·         Ability to establish trust and rapport with youth, fostering engagement and participation across academic and community-based environments.

·         Must be able to build the confidence of students and inspire them to make academic decisions that fit best with their lifestyles and abilities.

·         Comfortable in a constantly changing environment, flexible and adaptable.

·         Ability to work with all age levels, learning abilities and styles.

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·         Excellent computer skills and have Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access knowledge and know how to access and retrieve information from the internet.

·         Must be able to explain complicated information in lay person terms.

·         Ability to handle highly confidential information.

·         Knowledge of the Stillaguamish Community and surrounding tribal communities.

·         Ability to interact in a positive demeanor and apply excellent listening skills with all students, clients, and community members.

·         Excellent organizational skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The worker is frequently subject to inside environmental conditions, which provide protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes, and is subject to outside environmental conditions and to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Frequently involves sedentary work.
• Occasionally involves light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force and/or negligible amount of force to move objects.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly requires the ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication.

• Constantly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Constantly requires working with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm.
• Constantly requires repetitive movement of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Often requires walking or moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Occasionally requires standing and/or sitting for sustained periods of time.
• Occasionally requires ascending or descending stairs or ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasionally requires raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Occasionally requires stooping which entails the use of the lower extremities and back muscles.  Infrequently requires crouching.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 Position Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Social Work, or Behavioral Sciences preferred, however relevant work experience may substitute.

·         At least 1-3 years of experience in college readiness standards, scholarship programs, Higher Education, and or educational advocacy.

·         Experience working in a Tribal Culture setting is preferred.

·         Experience working with youth

·         Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekend assignments.

·         Must have strong work history and attendance.

·         Must meet coverage criteria according to the Tribe’s vehicle liability insurance.

·         Must be able to pass thorough background checks and drug screen and possess a valid Washington driver’s license.

·         Must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

·         Must obtain NARCAN training.

·         Must obtain Blood Borne Pathogen Training.

Full Time Employees are eligible for: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision available on 1st of month after hire date - choose either a PPO or HDHP with a Health Savings Account.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned to plan for future paid days off from work.
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) retirement with generous company match.
• Holiday Bank hours
• Discounts at 210 Cannabis Co and Angel of the Winds Casino Resort plus 20 cents off per gallon at Angel of the Winds Fuel