[Hiring] Regional College Access Coordinator @Austin Peay State University

Role Description

The Advise TN Regional College Access Coordinator is a remote employee and will travel extensively throughout West Tennessee. The Advise TN West territory currently includes: Chester County, Crockett County, Gibson County, Giles County, Madison County, Marshall County, and Robertson County. Candidates should reside in a location that is in close proximity to one or more of these communities.

• Facilitate college access programming for students in grades 7-10 within Advise TN partner schools to build early awareness and readiness for postsecondary pathways.
• Design engaging college access lessons and activities for use in school settings.
• Build relationships with Advise TN advisors and school staff to support smooth implementation of programming.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics to ensure consistent program delivery across region.
• Track participation and gather feedback to improve future programming.
• Assist in development and moderation of steering committees at partner high schools to strengthen collaboration, gather stakeholder input and buy-in, and support ongoing initiatives.
• Collaborate with advisor to determine structure, purpose, and goals of college access steering committee at partner school.
• Help coordinate committee meetings, including communication and logistics.
• Support development of agenda and materials for committee meetings.
• Assist in facilitation of meetings and ensuring participation from stakeholders.
• Develop meaningful ties within local communities to strengthen partnerships and enhance Advise TN’s presence and impact within those communities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Along with advisor, represent organization at community meetings and events.
• Identify opportunities for partnerships within communities that support student success.
• Support advisor-led Path to College Events at partner high schools to ensure smooth execution and strong engagement.
• Assist advisors with planning, organizing, and coordinating event logistics, utilizing community resources and connections.
• Attend events as needed to provide on-site support.
• Maintain expertise in Tennessee’s college access landscape to ensure all organizational communications, materials, and trainings remain accurate, current, and aligned with statewide initiatives and policies.
• Monitor updates in federal and statewide college access policies.
• Engage with state and regional networks to stay informed of emerging trends and best practices.
• Attend national conferences and professional gatherings to deepen knowledge.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct effective workshops and presentations.
• Exemplary community engagement skills. Ability to build meaningful connections and foster positive relationships with students, families, and partners.
• Effective program management skills, including demonstrated record of developing processes and completing tasks on time and with fidelity.
• Demonstrated capacity to adapt quickly with flexibility, creativity, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and extensively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education, or relevant field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of postsecondary education requirements, options, application procedures, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
• Successfully pass Federal and State background screening.
• Evening and occasional overnight travel will be required.

Benefits

• The Regional College Access Coordinator will receive a salary of $70,000.
• Successful candidates will also receive a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Advise TN positions are offered and sustained pending the availability of funding.