Career Pathways Specialist

Position Announcement

Title: Career Pathways Specialist

(Grant Funded Position)

Classification: Non-Exempt Full-time

Direct supervision received from: Portland Campus Coordinator

Functional supervision received from: Vice President of Academics & Enrollment Services

Office Location(s): 602 South Broadway Portland TN 37148

Traveling within Robertson Sumner and Cheatham Counties

Hours: Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

(37.5 Hours Weekly)

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is accepting applications for the position of Career Pathways Specialist (a grant funded position). The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville is a post-secondary technical college accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree required Bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years work experience in customer service recruitment marketing or related experience; specific experience in higher education preferred.
• Strong customer service skills: must possess effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey college information and to effectively present information to large groups and individuals.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with high schools colleges prospective students business and industry faculty staff and the general public.
• Must have ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs audio/visual equipment and software; and working knowledge of maintaining student records and/or sensitive information.
• Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills.
• Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic professional and personal goals.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will be responsible for dual enrollment in Cheatham County Schools Robertson County Schools and Sumner County Schools.
• Provide career counseling to assist students with selection of proper course of training.
• Provide assistance with the admissions process for dual enrollment: college application completion of dual enrollment grant and other required documentation.
• Maintains a student tracking system and keeps accurate records of dually enrolled students including attendance grades and progress.
• Will work with County School Systems to identify additional pathways for articulation for dual enrollment with TCAT Nashville.
• Attend recruitment events such as College and Career Fairs.
• Will be responsible for promoting awareness of TN Promise to high school seniors.
• Perform other duties directly and uniquely related to career and technical education as assigned by supervisor and/or administration on and off campus.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.

SALARY: $40956 - $50000 Commensurate with education and experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

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