We have an opening for an Academic Coordinator (Nursing & Allied Health Division) at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values: 

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We care about the well-being of each other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Academic Coordinator for the Nursing and Allied Health (NAH) Division reports to the Dean and assumes a leadership role by supporting the Dean, Program Directors, and Faculty.  The Academic Coordinator provides supervision of the Technical Clerk.  This position coordinates and implements activities for eighteen academic programs, including: recruitment, advising, marketing, and other duties as assigned.  Additionally, the Academic Coordinator is responsible for working closely with Program Directors on the processing, tracking, evaluation, and maintenance of applications to all selective admission programs across the NAH Division.  The Academic Coordinator will also work with the Dean to maintain and update Banner scheduling to support accurate course planning and faculty workload and division operations. 

ESSENTIONAL FUNCTIONS 

Organizational Culture & Inclusive Practice 

• Work to support the accurate processing of student applications to the various programs
• Assists with Accreditation Reports and works directly with Program Director to coordinate onsite visits

Fiscal Stewardship and Program Innovation 

• Work with the Dean to resolve complex registration issues for students within the division
• Enter course/programmatic overrides using the Banner System
• Maintain and provide technical review of monthly budget reports to the Dean N&AH
• Participates in all division and program director meetings
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned  

Holistic Student Supports 

• Manage and maintain student compliance tracking through MyRecord Tracker and TruScreen to support program readiness, clinical placement, and student progression
• Assists with advising students not currently enrolled at Chatt State

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation

• Work to support Program Directors in updating curriculum documents submitted to TBR, THEC, and various accreditation agencies
• Promote, support and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts for the Regional Healthcare Programs

Knowledge, Skills and Work Characteristics

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to represent the College and division professionally with internal and external constituents to further the purpose, values and mission of the College
• Knowledge of professional development theory as applied in a community college setting.
• Ability to think strategically, to work collaboratively and to make decisions, both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to use data to inform decision-making and planning
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to lead in an environment of change

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree
• Three years’ experience in academic division or educational related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite   
• Experience with Access Database Management
• Ability to synthesize data and report accurate information

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Access Database Management
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with students and professional staff in an academic environment
• Experience working with external accrediting agencies

Salary Range: $44,156 - $55,196

* Application review will begin 30 days after posting *