The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for the full-time position of Academic/Student Support Associate 4—Health Careers at the Dickson South Campus. This is not a remote work position. This position is grant-funded.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Technical diploma in a related field, Associate degree preferred. A comparable combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in an office setting; experience in higher education preferred.
• Banner experience highly preferred.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate in various forms with employees, students and the public at all levels.

SKILLS

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects at once with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to design and maintain record-keeping systems.

GENERAL DUTIES:  The Academic/Student Support Associate 4 – Health Careers serves as the main TCAT Dickson receptionist with expanded duties at the South Campus. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing general guidance to current and prospective students about admissions and registration for all Health Careers programs; routing calls/visitors to the correct department; communicating with students regarding missing requirements; ordering supplies and tracking purchases; processing student exits; etc. This position also assists with Student Services functions related to graduation, new student orientations, other special events, routine data entry, filing, other general office duties, etc. Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position reports to the Student Services Coordinator. This is not a remote work position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Strength requirements (physical demands) - Mental and Visual Demand:

1. Sedentary work -- involves sitting some of the time; involves mobile accessibility to entire school and off-campus locations.
2. Requires mental and visual attention to detail.
3. Strength requirements – lift up to 10 pounds on occasion; lift, carry, push or pull objects occasionally.

SALARY:  $31,763-$39,704 per year ($16.29-$20.36 per hour). Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology salary guidelines, education and related experience.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: Complete application and submit resume at: Apply Now – Academic Support 4 Dickson South. Review of résumés with completed employment application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications received by December 14, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:  Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/financial background check will be required for applicant selected.

TCAT Dickson 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: Corey Choate, Vice President of Operations, corey.choate@tcatdickson.edu, 740 Hwy 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055, 615-441-6220. The TCAT Dickson policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatdickson.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.       12/1/25