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Title: Workforce Specialist
Employee Classification: Staff
Institution: TCAT-Murfreesboro
Department: Special Industry
Campus Location: Murfreesboro

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is accepting applications for a Workforce Specialist. This full-time position entails a commitment of at least 37.5 hours per week, in person, developing and implementing workforce and apprenticeship programs tailored to our partners' needs. The Specialist will collaborate with employers and community partners to identify training requirements, develop curricula, and establish specialized training initiatives, while also assisting in securing grant opportunities. The workforce Specialist directly reports to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation.

Job Duties

• Make weekly in-person sales calls with employers and community partners to identify and promote workforce and apprenticeship training opportunities.
• Conduct needs assessments for workforce and apprenticeship programs at employers and community partners.
• Collaborate with industry and community partners to develop and implement workforce and apprenticeship training programs.
• Track and record the progress of apprentices and workforce training programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of workforce and apprenticeship programs and coordinate adjustments to meet any identified needs.
• Maintain workforce and apprenticeship records and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with various departments, faculty, and program areas to secure instructors and suitable training spaces for workforce and apprenticeship training opportunities. 
• Assist the Special Industry Coordinator in preparing reports for workforce and apprenticeship programs. 
• Develop and maintain a list of adjunct instructors for workforce training opportunities.
• Assist in securing grant opportunities for the institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in human resources, business administration, sales, or related field.
• Applicants must submit to and pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Initiative and cooperation, i.e., to plan and organize work without close supervision; show good judgment and perseverance; have the ability and possess a desire to interact positivity with faculty, staff, and students.
• Good organizational, language, writing and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation skills); attention to detail; ingenuity and creativity in thinking of new solutions to challenges.
• Ability to concentrate/focus for long periods.
• Solid computer skills, including MS Windows, Outlook, Teams; ability to search for and locate information on the internet and to complete/create web forms and surveys.
• Must show evidence of good character and mature attitude.  Confidentiality and discretion in departmental and personnel matters is a must.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands.
• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the campus.
• Must be able to utilize all parts of the company equipment.

SALARY: This is an exempt position.  Salary commensurate with qualifications, education, experience and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Background checks will be completed on all new hires. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a background release authorizing TCAT Murfreesboro to complete a background check which includes the following:

• Sex Offender Registry                                   
• Driving History
• County Criminal                                             
• National Criminal Database
• Federal Criminal                                            
• Sanctions and Disciplinary Database

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS: Current federal law requires identification and eligibility verification before employment. Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States may be employed. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: First consideration will be given to current Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

To be considered for a position at TCAT Murfreesboro, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents at Jobs and Employment | TCAT Murfreesboro .  Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan/Upload and attach required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

To be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Educational Transcripts/Diploma
• Industry licensure and/or certifications

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE: This posting closes on February 2, 2026

The intent of this job posting 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.

The TBR 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 Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Deltra Fowlkes, Human Resources Coordinator, hr@tcatmurfreesboro.edu, 1303 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-898-8010. See the full non-discrimination policy.