HS Programs Specialist at TNBR Careers in Tullahoma, Tennessee

Job Description:

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

High School Programs Specialist

Position numbers: B99692

Location: Moore

Salary: $43,774.00 - $46,774.00

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes an excellent retirement package from the state of Tennessee, 401K plan with match, thirteen paid annual holidays in addition to annual and sick leave days, health and dental insurance, tuition discounts, and state employee discounts. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:

Serve as the primary point of contact for Dual Enrollment and Middle/Early College students to guide, advise, educate, motivate, assess student needs, determine goals, and review prior academic experience to facilitate academic success. Ensure students are made aware of all available college resources to assist them in achieving academic success.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree earned from a regionally accredited institution and one year of administrative experience in an educational setting

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of progressive administrative experience in an educational setting

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and monitor all student activity relating to dual enrollment/dual credit/Early College/Middle College and other partnership programs within the assigned high school area; Serve as local subject matter expert for Dual Enrollment Grant and Middle College Scholarship application, verification, and certification


• Create, present, manage, and implement dual enrollment orientation, high school information sessions, recruitment, admissions, registration, grant application, and materials management


• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts for high school partnership programs with other college departments; Assist with marketing efforts and producing dual enrollment resources


• Spearhead retention efforts including, but not limited to, marketing, dual academic checkups, ensuring students understand benefits of the community college, TTPs, promotion of TN Promise, reverse transfer


• Collaborate with area high school CTE directors to expand and accelerate dual credit/dual enrollment programs/opportunities in the high schools; Provide up-to-date information to school personnel regarding programs, policies, and procedures; Work/Collaborate with other high school and community college partnership programs; Collaborate with Homeschools, Private Institution, and Online Public High Schools to promote enrollment


• Serve as liaison between all internal and external clients including students, parents, high school and college administrators, faculty, student services, and other campuses


• Work with appropriate Deans to assure class scheduling needs are met


• Maintain accurate student records and documentation for high school initiatives using internal student tracking software to support current retention initiatives, evaluate student progress, and evaluate the need for intervention strategies to ensure persistence to completion


• Promote and maintain positive professional relationships with internal and external groups including institutional divisions, high school counselors and administrators, parents, community members, and organizations


• Provide guidance to Middle and Early College students and families to ensure the students are aware of campus resources, are provided with adequate support both at the high school and college level, and collaborate with the student's high school counselor to ensure that high school graduation requirements are also met, and graduate with a degree on time


• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, including but not limited to Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Degree Works, Argos, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, database, and internet


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.


• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA and student programs


• Detailed, current knowledge of student programs, academic programs, available student resources policies, and procedures


• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with students, colleagues and other stakeholders to facilitate student success


• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices and the ability to effectively apply them in the higher education environment


• Maintain current knowledge of legislation, high school procedures and best recruiting and retention practices through continuing education and training


• Ability to coordinate a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the high school programs and students

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application, transcripts and resume online at www.motlowjobs.com.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1592, TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail; jobs@mscc.edu

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

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