Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Director - Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships

Employee Classification: Other Professionals

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Academic Support and Operations

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Director of Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Support and Operations, the Director leads the development and expansion of initiatives that promote early post-secondary access, academic readiness, and seamless transition to college.

The Director oversees a comprehensive portfolio of early post-secondary opportunities such as dual enrollment and a range of precollegiate engagement programs and also serves as the primary liaison to K–12 districts, state agencies, and community partners. The position ensures alignment with institutional priorities, state policy, and best practices in student success.

Job Duties

• Leadership and Administration
  • Lead and supervise professional staff, including the Assistant Director and Dual Enrollment Specialists.
  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure effective program delivery and operational excellence.
  • Establish priorities and implement consistent processes across all precollegiate initiatives.
• Program Oversight and Strategic Planning
  • Direct planning, implementation, and evaluation of precollegiate programs, including dual enrollment and a range of precollegiate recruitment and readiness initiatives.
  • Advance strategies that strengthen college access, academic preparation, and clear pathways to degree completion.
  • Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, assessment, and measurable outcomes.
  • Manage program budgets and operational systems for efficiency and accountability.
• Dual Enrollment Oversight
  • Provide institutional leadership for dual enrollment activities, including admissions, advising, enrollment, compliance, and partner coordination.
  • Ensure policies and procedures align with institutional handbooks, state EPSO frameworks, and accreditation standards.
  • Collaborate with faculty, high school instructors, and academic departments to ensure high-quality course delivery.
• Precollege Readiness Programs
  • Oversee institutional participation in Tennessee Achieves summer programs and related readiness initiatives.
  • Coordinate summer bridge and academic preparation programs that support successful transition to college-level coursework.
  • Serve as primary liaison to Tennessee Achieves staff and partners to align goals and student supports.
• Partnership Development and Outreach
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships with K–12 districts, school administrators, counselors, community organizations, and workforce partners.
  • Represent the college at outreach events, recruitment activities, informational sessions, and statewide meetings.
• Reporting and Communication
  • Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of participation and outcome data for all precollegiate programs.
  • Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, internal committees, and external stakeholders.
  • Develop clear and accessible communication materials related to precollegiate programs and pathways.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Education, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in precollegiate programming, dual enrollment, outreach, partnership development, or related areas.
  
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with K–12 partners and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering dual enrollment or early postsecondary programs within a community college or public higher education system.
  
• Familiarity with Tennessee Achieves, TSAC Dual Enrollment Grant programs, or comparable state initiatives.
  
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing program budgets.
  
• Knowledge of accreditation, compliance, and student success frameworks related to precollegiate education.
  
• Experience with data-driven program evaluation and proficiency in student information systems or CRM platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of college access initiatives, dual enrollment policy, and precollege readiness programming.
  
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Evening and weekend work may be required.
  
• Local and in-state travel to partner schools, community organizations, and meetings is expected.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR 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. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.