Specialist, Academic

Reporting to the assigned department leader, the Specialist, Academic Support assists with development of office workflow and technical procedures for Academic Support Services including transfer equivalence tables, degree audits, institution research, prior learning assessment, office web page, course section development and maintenance, academic and event space management, and/or other office assignments.

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Applies technical skills to troubleshoot the academic and event space management system, transfer equivalence, academic calendar, course sections, degree audit, and other academic application.
• Performs ongoing maintenance of various academic tables, such as courses, transfer equivalencies, and institution research in the student information system.
• Evaluates findings from regular audits of various academic tables, making informed decisions to conduct maintenance.
• Provides guidance for the development of scheduled classes each term.
• Determines student eligibility to award prior learning assessment credit and adjust degree audit requirements for course‑work substitutions, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines.
• Assists with development of the schedule, including schedule recommendations and space allocation.
• Assists the Coordinator with project planning, design, development, and implementation with exception to degree audits, institution research, transfer equivalencies, courses, sections, academic and event space management, prior learning assessment, and term sessions.
• Provides district support and assists with training for exception to degree audits, institution research, transfer equivalencies, courses, sections, academic and event space management, prior learning assessment, and term sessions.
• Collects and analyzes data for identification of trends to inform schedule development and ensure compliance with institutional and state guidelines.
• Assists with system setup and maintenance for space management and academic scheduling solutions.
• Interprets course section and space management inquiries and performs corresponding operational actions, ensuring compliance with scheduling protocols and system workflows.
• Conducts routine and ad hoc audits of course sections, room inventories, and event data to ensure accuracy and compliance, completing necessary updates.

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.

• Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leader.

* Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

• Associate's degree or 60 college hours.
• Two (2) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements.

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