Dual Enrollment Specialist in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Dual Enrollment Specialist

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for a Dual Enrollment Specialist. This full-time position entails a commitment of at least 37.5 hours per week and is responsible for coordinating and advancing dual enrollment recruitment initiatives, as well as engaging with high school faculty and administrators and promoting apprenticeship opportunities to area businesses and industry partners. The Dual Enrollment Specialist reports directly to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation.

Job duties and responsibilities include leading dual credit/dual enrollment recruitment efforts through high school visits, college and career fairs, Open House, and other events; coordinating all dual enrollment activities throughout the College's service delivery area; implementing and maintaining dual enrollment procedures according to College and T  policy; acting as a liaison with area secondary CTE departments and contracted instructors; fostering positive and cooperative relationships with high school counselors in our service area by maintaining open and consistent communication channels, making regular high school visits to promote CTE programs, and hosting an annual counselors' luncheon;

creating and conducting engaging presentations to educate large groups about the TCAT Murfreesboro CTE programs; organizing NC3 Signing Day for high school students who have committed to attending TCAT - Murfreesboro CTE programs; maintaining a working knowledge of institutional and federal policies as well as COE accreditation standards as they apply to student services; prioritizing projects, attending to multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting institutional and departmental deadlines;

communicating professionally and tactfully with all members of the campus community; fostering collegial relationships within and outside the department; performing other duties directly and uniquely related to career and technical education as assigned by supervisor; screening high school students for the pre-apprenticeship program; developing partnerships with employers to provide work-based learning opportunities for pre-apprentices; providing support to apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship process;

monitoring apprentice progress and ensuring that they meet the requirements of the program; and representing the pre-apprenticeship program at community events and meetings.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, proficiency in MS Office suite, experience with recruiting, strong customer service and public speaking skills, ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships, ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions, ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment, supportive and client-centered approach to student services, and must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred qualifications include a master's degree from an accredited institution, at least two years' full-time work experience in K-12 and/or higher education student guidance, counseling, or related field, experience with Banner student information system, 3-5 years of experience in workforce development or a related field, and strong understanding of the apprenticeship model.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions, ability to remain composed in a fast-paced environment, ability to foster collegial relationships within and outside the department, and supportive and client-centered approach to student services.

Physical requirements include ability to lift 20 lbs. or more and set up display table at CTE program promotion events, ability to drive CTE bus and travel to event sites within the service area, ability to give tours of TCAT Murfreesboro campuses, and ability to give presentations as part of the CTE program promotion.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.