Title: High School Initiatives Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for coordinating all early post-secondary opportunities, recruitment activities and transition support to Nashville State. This position will work with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) students in the New Skills Ready High Schools (Maplewood, Overton, Pearl Cohn, and Whites Creek) and other MNPS students matriculating to Nashville State.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and communicate clear academic pathways from MNPS into Nashville State Community College academic programs that lead to credential and degree completion. Support increasing early postsecondary opportunities from early high school grades to Nashville State. Create success plans with students and high school counselors from early high school grades to Nashville State that support student success and help students bridge the gap between the completion of high school and beginning a postsecondary degree or credential at Nashville State Community College.

Serve as the liaison between New Skills Ready high schools and Nashville State, developing strong relationships with the high schools. Plan and coordinate events, activities and meetings with MNPS faculty and administration, students, parents and Nashville State. Assist students, parents and MNPS high school advisors, principals and staff with the admissions process, including the dual enrollment grant. Facilitate good working relationships with high school faculty and administration and Nashville State faculty and staff. Serve on Nashville State and MNPS community-based organizations and New Skills Ready committees that are relevant to the Better Together partnership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Two (2) years’ experience in high school or post-secondary education with a focus on student services.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with high school and post-secondary personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from an accredited institution

Experience providing educational programs and career development services to students

Bilingual fluency in English and Arabic or Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to analyze student data and make data informed decisions. Strong initiative and ability to work effectively in groups and independently. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and execute multiple projects and priorities. Demonstrated leadership ability

Open Until Filled: Yes

Rate of Pay: $42,601 to $53,251 annually, depending on experience

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.

Nashville State offers flexible work arrangements for positions that qualify.