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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson is accepting applications for the full-time position of Student Services Coordinator at the Dickson Campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. A comparable combination of education and related employment experience may be considered.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of full-time employment in education, business or industry.
• Experience supervising multiple employees in a direct-report capacity required.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to communicate well on a functional level both verbally and in written form.
• Working knowledge and/or ability to accurately interpret Tennessee Board of Regents policies and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of Ellucian Banner and federal/state financial aid programs a plus.

SKILLS

• Ability to effectively supervise, instruct and coordinate the work of others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills utilizing a wide variety of software applications including, but not limited to: databases, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, social media, emergency notification systems, etc.
• Ability to foster communication between multiple campuses and departments and build/maintain high-functioning teams.
• Must be willing to remain current in regulations and legal issues relating to higher education.

GENERAL DUTIES:  The Student Services Coordinator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of the department at the Dickson campus including, but not limited to: financial aid, student records, student counseling, job placement, admissions and recruiting. This position oversees and participates in the compilation, maintenance and submission of reports as required by federal, state and accrediting agencies. The Student Services Coordinator also updates student catalogs/handbooks and college literature, assists with accreditation activities for the college, coordinates and conducts new student orientations and other special events, attends recruitment events, assists with Perkins Grant submissions/recordkeeping, processes student ADA accommodation requests, coordinates and participates in graduation ceremonies, provides high quality customer service to current and prospective students, and performs other duties as assigned. This position is responsible for communicating policy/procedure directives from TBR to members of the department at all campus locations. The Student Services Coordinator directly supervises the Assistant Student Services Coordinator and members of the department at the Dickson Campus and the South Campus including approving leave requests and conducting performance evaluations. Travel to all campus locations will be required on a regular basis. This full-time position reports to the Vice President of Academics and Compliance and is based at the Dickson Campus. Scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is not a remote work position.

SALARY:  $51,251-$66,632 per year ($26.28-$34.17 per hour). Commensurate with Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology guidelines and directly related experience and education.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: Complete application and submit resume at: Apply Now -- Student Services Coordinator Dickson. Review of résumés with completed application will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications with résumés received by February 24, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application process. Official transcripts required upon hire.

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS:  Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.  Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. A criminal/ financial background check will be required for applicant selected.

TCAT Dickson 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 the Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Corey Choate, Vice President of Operations, corey.choate@tcatdickson.edu, 740 Hwy 46 S, Dickson, TN 37055, 615-441-6220. The TCAT Dickson policy on nondiscrimination can be found at https://www.tcatdickson.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement.            2/16/2026