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.
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)
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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, résumé and TCAT Nashville application via email, fax, or mail to:
Email: rachel.white@tcatnashville.edu
Fax: 615-425-5582
Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Nashville
ATTN: Human Resources
100 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37209
Please download this application, fill it out, and save it with your name.
Required Qualifications
- Associates degree required.
- Minimum of two years’ work experience in customer service, recruitment, marketing, or related experience
- Strong customer service skills: .must possess effective oral and written communication skills to accurately con-vey 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Specific experience in higher education preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 attend-ance, 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.