Franklin County Campus Director

Tennessee Board of Regents•Franklin, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Franklin County Campus Director provides leadership and administrative oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Franklin County Campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Shelbyville. This position advances the institution’s mission of delivering high-quality technical education and workforce development by promoting student achievement, cultivating strong industry partnerships, and engaging the surrounding community. The Director functions as the on-site administrator for the campus and serves as TCAT Shelbyville’s representative to local businesses, civic organizations, and educational institutions. Additional responsibilities include leading recruitment efforts for non-traditional students, managing the campus’ social media presence and press communications, supporting institution-wide marketing strategies, and overseeing the planning and execution of college events. Due to the demands of this role, schedule flexibility beyond standard hours may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
A minimum of three (3) years of combined experience in teaching, administration, and student recruitment within a post-secondary institution, including responsibilities that involve independent decision-making.
Demonstrated strengths in leadership, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication.
Strong professional writing background, including experience producing business communications such as press releases, marketing materials, and institutional reports.
Track record of strong work results, including timely completion of reporting requirements, management of multiple concurrent projects, and effective collaboration with employers and industry partners.
Proficient in computer systems and applications with a working knowledge of network environments and student information management platforms.
Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with local businesses, employers, workforce development agencies, secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions.
Sound judgment and effective decision-making skills in a variety of institutional settings.
Valid Tennessee driver’s license required.
Must be willing to travel as needed to fulfill position responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Reasoning ability required in administrative decision making, advising and assisting students, project coordination, performing complex tasks and applying relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
Administration, customer service, public relations, time management, organizational, management, scheduling, and personnel management skills required.
Must be self-motivating and able to exercise ethics and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, and implementation of campus programs, services, and activities in accordance with TCAT Shelbyville and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and guidelines.
Administer all Franklin County campus operations, including academic programming, student services, enrollment management, facility oversight, and community engagement activities.
Direct the recruitment of non-traditional students; manage social media platforms and press release activity; advance institutional marketing efforts; and plan and execute events on behalf of the entire college.
Provide supervision, performance evaluation, and professional support to faculty and staff assigned to the Franklin County campus to ensure consistently high standards of technical instruction and workforce training.
Cultivate a campus environment that prioritizes student success, academic persistence, and timely program completion.
Engage with area businesses, industries, and community organizations to assess workforce demands and contribute to the creation of specialized programs and employer-driven training initiatives.
Exercise responsible stewardship of campus financial resources and ensure sound fiscal management practices.
Advance dual enrollment partnerships, adult education programming, and other targeted initiatives serving diverse student populations.
Maintain campus compliance with applicable accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and Tennessee Board of Regents policies.
Represent the Franklin County Campus at community functions, industry advisory committees, and professional associations.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement across instructional programs, student support services, and overall campus administration.
Address sensitive or time-critical campus matters with appropriate urgency and discretion with support from the president's office or Human Resources.
Consistently represent and promote an accurate and positive image of TCAT Shelbyville to the public and external partners.
Safeguard the confidentiality of all information pertaining to students, employees, and institutional operations encountered during employment.
Carry out additional duties as assigned by the President.