Coordinator Pathways and Enrollment - Maritime Skills Center

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

January 2026

FTE: 1.0

Salary Level: $109,340 - $148,409 DOE

Union/Days per year: Classified Exempt; 260 days; 12-month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Additional Information: First consideration date and priority screening is Thursday December 18, 2025.

Tacoma Public Schools and the Port of Tacoma teamed up to build Maritime|253, a state-of-the-art Maritime Skills Center designed to prepare students for the real-world demands of the maritime industry. Located within the Port of Tacoma, this facility—set to open Fall of 2026—will offer hands‑on, career‑driven training at no cost to students from multiple south sound school districts. Maritime|253 is not a high school: it’s a regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) center where students will take advanced, industry‑focused courses alongside their required high school classes.

Whether heading straight into the workforce, pursuing apprenticeships, or continuing to two‑ and four‑year colleges, Maritime|253 equips students with the skills, training and knowledge to succeed in the maritime industry.

This position will work with staff, students and parents regarding enrollment and career pathways for students at the skill center. The successful candidate will excel in working with data and reporting but also enjoy working with youth to help them plan for their future along with develop opportunities in collaboration with students and industry.

This position, under the guidance of the administrator, coordinates Maritime | 253 programs, student enrollment processes, and related data systems to support student readiness and postsecondary transitions. Coordinates scheduling, certification tracking, curriculum alignment, and compliance reporting, including Interlocal Agreements and FTE submissions. The position leads recruitment and counselor outreach, collaborates with sending districts and industry partners, and monitors dual credit, work‑based learning, and other key performance indicators.

The position prepares reports and program documentation, supports advisory committee activities, and assists in evaluating and improving programs aligned with District goals, state requirements, and industry standards. This role ensures smooth, accurate, and effective implementation of maritime pathways and supports equitable access to innovative learning opportunities for all students.