Job 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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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 Asst. Director of Engagement has made.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Anticipated Salary Range and 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.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.