This full-time position is funded through the Rural Postsecondary and Economic
Development Grant (RPED) within the Division of Student Affairs. The Program
Director will report to the Dean of Students and provide oversight of grant
activities and supervision of grant-related staff.

The Director will serve as a liaison between educational partners, TBR, college
faculty and staff, and partners associated with the execution of the grant. The
Director will also be expected to serve as a Success Coach for an assigned
school within the Columbia State service area. A primary goal of transition
coaching is to ensure students successfully acclimate to the workforce and/or
postsecondary education. This position will be expected to integrate into their
assigned high schools by building relationships with students, teachers, staff,
and administrators.

*This is a grant-funded position through 2027. Functions will be
college-supported for an additional year. Continuation beyond the initial
program is not guaranteed and is contingent upon funding.

Essential Functions




• Manage the implementation of grant tasks and activities.
• Supervision and evaluation of grant staff.
• Develop an annual plan based on grant activities and outcomes for the office
based on data generated within the office, College, state, and Department of
Education to implement student success strategies.
• Collaborate with community partners, school counselors, college Career
Services, and faculty on offering assessments and activities that assist in
learning about in-demand and high-skilled occupations within the service area.
• Work collaboratively with Columbia State College Success Advising staff to
ensure continuity of tailored success advising.
• Develop strategies to attract prospective students to the college in
accordance with enrollment and student success goals.
• Perform data mining and analysis of assessment data, academic success data,
advising, and academic support data.
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📌 Program Director, Charger Pathway Impact Program (Colombia)
🏢 Tennessee Board of Regents
📍 Colombia