Chattanooga Regional Employer Success Hub Director, College of Education

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Chattanooga Regional Employer Success Hub Director leads employer engagement and partnership development across the Chattanooga area to expand access to registered education apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways. As part of Lipscomb University’s TEACH apprenticeship intermediary, the Director connects education employers with established apprenticeship programs and regional workforce partners, supports employer participation, and strengthens the pipeline into education careers. The position focuses on regional outreach, coordination, and growth rather than independently developing or registering apprenticeship programs. The Director establishes and coordinates the Chattanooga Regional Employer Success Hub, builds regional partnerships, connects employers to existing pathways, and supports recruitment and referrals for prospective apprentices. The role also coordinates with apprenticeship program staff and student support personnel, maintains records in RAPIDS and other required reporting systems, participates in regional events and coordination meetings, and communicates emerging employer needs and barriers. Regular travel throughout the assigned region is required; occasional statewide travel may be required. The reporting relationship, work location, employment classification, compensation, and grant-funded appointment terms are to be confirmed before posting.

Requirements

At least five years of relevant experience in education, workforce development, employer partnerships, talent pipeline management, or a related field.
Experience collaborating with school districts, early learning providers, or postsecondary educator preparation programs.
Strong relationship-building, communication, facilitation, and project-management skills.
Working knowledge of educator licensure pathways and registered apprenticeship models, or ability to develop that knowledge quickly.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region; occasional statewide travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, workforce development, business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and coordinate the Chattanooga Regional Employer Success Hub and maintain a regional employer engagement plan.
Build relationships with school districts, early learning providers, charter networks, workforce development boards, postsecondary institutions, and other regional partners.
Connect interested employers to existing registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways and coordinate referrals with program partners.
Help employers understand apprenticeship participation, work-based learning expectations, mentor roles, and available resources; refer regulatory or registration questions to appropriate program and compliance staff.
Develop regional recruitment and referral pipelines for prospective apprentices and support employer–candidate connections.
Coordinate with apprenticeship program staff and student support personnel to connect apprentices and employers with advising, wraparound services, and licensure-pathway information.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Experiences and program partners to support employer-based mentors and clinical placement coordination, as appropriate.
Maintain timely, accurate records of employer outreach, partnerships, referrals, apprentice starts, and other assigned outcomes in RAPIDS and other required reporting systems.
Participate in regional events and regular coordination meetings with TEACH intermediary leadership; communicate emerging employer needs and barriers.
Travel regularly throughout the assigned region; occasional statewide travel may be required.