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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 12 hours ago

Director - Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. The Director of Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships will lead the development and expansion of initiatives that promote early post-secondary access and academic readiness while overseeing various precollegiate engagement programs and partnerships with K–12 districts and community organizations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise professional staff, including the Assistant Director and Dual Enrollment Specialists

Recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff to ensure effective program delivery and operational excellence

Establish priorities and implement consistent processes across all precollegiate initiatives

Direct planning, implementation, and evaluation of precollegiate programs, including dual enrollment and a range of precollegiate recruitment and readiness initiatives

Advance strategies that strengthen college access, academic preparation, and clear pathways to degree completion

Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, assessment, and measurable outcomes

Manage program budgets and operational systems for efficiency and accountability

Provide institutional leadership for dual enrollment activities, including admissions, advising, enrollment, compliance, and partner coordination

Ensure policies and procedures align with institutional handbooks, state EPSO frameworks, and accreditation standards

Collaborate with faculty, high school instructors, and academic departments to ensure high-quality course delivery

Oversee institutional participation in Tennessee Achieves summer programs and related readiness initiatives

Coordinate summer bridge and academic preparation programs that support successful transition to college-level coursework

Serve as primary liaison to Tennessee Achieves staff and partners to align goals and student supports

Build and sustain collaborative relationships with K–12 districts, school administrators, counselors, community organizations, and workforce partners

Represent the college at outreach events, recruitment activities, informational sessions, and statewide meetings

Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of participation and outcome data for all precollegiate programs

Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, internal committees, and external stakeholders

Develop clear and accessible communication materials related to precollegiate programs and pathways

Qualification

Precollegiate programmingDual enrollment administrationPartnership developmentData analysisProgram evaluationCommunication skillsProject managementOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Education, Public Administration, or a closely related field

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in precollegiate programming, dual enrollment, outreach, partnership development, or related areas

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with K–12 partners and external stakeholders

Preferred

Experience administering dual enrollment or early postsecondary programs within a community college or public higher education system

Familiarity with Tennessee Achieves, TSAC Dual Enrollment Grant programs, or comparable state initiatives

Experience supervising professional staff and managing program budgets

Knowledge of accreditation, compliance, and student success frameworks related to precollegiate education

Experience with data-driven program evaluation and proficiency in student information systems or CRM platforms

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees