Director - Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Director - Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships

Employee Classification:Other Professionals

Institution:Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Academic Support and Operations

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Location:

SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Southwest Tennessee Community College seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as Director of Precollegiate Programs and Partnerships. Reporting to the Dean of Academic Support and Operations, the Director leads the development and expansion of initiatives that promote early post-secondary access, academic readiness, and seamless transition to college. The Director oversees a comprehensive portfolio of early post-secondary opportunities such as dual enrollment and a range of precollegiate engagement programs and also serves as the primary liaison to K–12 districts, state agencies, and community partners.

The position ensures alignment with institutional priorities, state policy, and best practices in student success.

• Leadership and Administration
  • 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.
• Program Oversight and Strategic Planning
  • 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.
• Dual Enrollment Oversight
  • 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.
• Precollege Readiness Programs
  • 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.
• Partnership Development and Outreach
  • 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.
• Reporting and Communication
  • 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.

• 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…