Title: Dual Enrollment Specialist
Employee Classification: Staff
Institution: TCAT-Murfreesboro
Department: Instruction and Accreditation
Campus Location: Murfreesboro

Job Summary

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

• Leads dual credit/dual enrollment recruitment efforts through high school visits, college and career fairs, Open House, and other events.
• Coordinates all dual enrollment activities throughout the College’s service delivery area.
• Implements and maintain dual enrollment procedures according to College and TBR policy.
• Acts as a liaison with area secondary CTE departments and contracted instructors.
• Fosters positive and cooperative relationships with high school counselors in our service area by (1) maintaining open and consistent communication channels, (2) making regular high school visits to promote CTE programs, and (3) hosting an annual counselors’ luncheon.
• Creates and conducts engaging presentations to educate large groups about the TCAT Murfreesboro CTE programs.
• Organizes NC3 Signing Day for high school students who have committed to attending TCAT – Murfreesboro CTE programs.
• Maintains a working knowledge of institutional and federal policies as well as COE accreditation standards as they apply to student services (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VI, Title IX).
• Prioritize projects, attending to multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting institutional and departmental deadlines.
• Communicate professionally and tactfully with all members of the campus community. Fosters collegial relationships within and outside the department.
• Performs other duties directly and uniquely related to career and technical education as assigned by supervisor.
• Screen high school students for the pre-apprenticeship program.
• Develop partnerships with employers to provide work-based learning opportunities for pre-apprentices.
• Provide support to apprentices and employers throughout the apprenticeship process.
• Monitor apprentice progress and ensure that they meet the requirements of the program.
• Represent the pre-apprenticeship program at community events and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Experience with recruiting.
• Strong customer service and public speaking skills to convey and present college information effectively to large groups and individuals.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with high schools, colleges, prospective students, faculty, staff and the general public.
• 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, especially when assisting students with developmental, emotional, physical, or learning differences.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of the apprenticeship model.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Supportive and client-centered approach to student services, especially when assisting CTE students with developmental, emotional, physical, or learning differences.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to give presentations as part of the CTE program promotion.

SALARY: This is an exempt position.  Salary commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:

• Sex Offender Registry                                   
• Driving History
• County Criminal                                             
• National Criminal Database
• Federal Criminal                                            
• Sanctions and Disciplinary Database

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification before employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: First consideration will be given to current Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro .  Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Educational Transcripts/Diploma
• Industry licensure and/or certifications

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The intent of this job posting 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.

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: Deltra Fowlkes, Human Resources Coordinator, hr@tcatmurfreesboro.edu, 1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-898-8010. See the full non-discrimination policy.