Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Administrator - Academic Affairs

Employee Classification: Clerical & Secretarial

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Academic Affairs

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

Under the general guidance of a supervisor, the Academic Affairs Administrator coordinates and executes activities related to Academic Affairs partnerships, processes, and initiatives including but not limited to Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Prior Learning Assessment, the Digital Engagement Initiative, Equipment Replacement, Grant Management and other duties as assigned. This position performs administrative and operational activities for the Academic Affairs Division.

Job Duties

• Manage Academic Affairs Dual Enrollment processes including but not limited to scheduling, contract management, dual enrollment faculty hiring and onboarding, digital record keeping, and maintaining and growing relationship with current and future partners
• Work closely with the Southwest K12 Partnership office to ensure that Dual Enrollment needs are met
• Ensure that the college is compliant with all relevant Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) standards related to dual enrollment course and program offerings
• Manages local dual credit processes, contracts, testing, and invoicing
• Manages prior learning assessment initiatives
• Supports academic affairs partners as they pursue and manage various grants
• Manages all Digital Engagement Initiative processes and procedures
• Lead and execute equipment replacement and classroom refreshment initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
• Two (2) years directly related experience in higher education administration, K-12 administration, or related field
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressive management and leadership experience
  
• Two (2) years experience in the community college environment
  
• Demonstrated experience working with SACSCOC accreditation standards
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of dual enrollment policies and procedures
  
• Familiarity with prior learning assessment
  
• Strong interpersonal, consultative, and communication skills
  
• Effective planning, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
  
• Ability to develop and write reports, correspondence, and process documents
  
• Competence in utilizing digital office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint
  

The intent of this job description 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.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.