Campus Director in Chattanooga, Tennessee at Chattanooga College Medical, Dental, & Technical Careers Inc.

Position Title

Campus Director

Description At Chattanooga College MDTC, the Campus Director will help implement our strategy of “Where a small school can make a BIG difference!!”

The Campus Director will provide senior on-site academic leadership to campus-based Program Directors, faculty, academic support personnel, and students to support instructional quality, consistency, student academic progress, and daily execution of all campus-based academic activities. This includes responsibilities such as overseeing instruction and faculty performance, course scheduling, academic compliance, assessment, resource management, and campus operations. Ideal candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and listening skills. Candidates must be able to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple priorities and changing assignments.

This is a professional position supporting the Academic Affairs department. This role requires considerable interaction with students, faculty, staff, and external partners through individual meetings, group sessions, and/or events. Campus Directors are expected to possess extensive knowledge of campus programs, academic policies, accreditation standards, instructional schedules, and student support systems. They must be able to interpret individual needs, provide personalized support, and work effectively with individuals who may be confused, stressed, or demanding.

Employees in this role can expect to support individuals regarding academic plans, course completion, progression, retention, graduation, and licensure or certification outcomes, assist with decision-making related to institutional processes, and help guide individuals toward successful outcomes. This position requires maintaining confidentiality and accurate records to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., FERPA, as applicable). The role may also support institutional events such as Orientation, Graduation, campus meetings, student events, and community or employer outreach activities. A strong commitment to equity, access, opportunity, affordability, upward mobility, and success for underrepresented or at-risk populations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior academic leadership and support to a diverse population of students, faculty, and academic support personnel, including regular contact regarding progress, quality, and performance.
• Implements institutional or departmental strategic priorities related to instructional quality, faculty performance, student retention, completion, engagement, and accreditation compliance.
• Counsels, advises, or supports individuals through individual and group sessions to address academic concerns, conduct matters, complaints, and appeals within delegated authority.
• Educates individuals on institutional academic resources, policies, procedures, course objectives, syllabi, and expectations.
• Implements solutions, including student information systems, learning management systems, and instructional technology, to promote efficiency, access, and academic success.
• Completes required professional development and training annually.
• Supports department-wide and student services initiatives, including early intervention, academic advising, remediation, and tutoring referrals.
• Maintains accurate documentation, faculty files, and instructional records in compliance with institutional, accreditation, state authorization, and federal requirements.
• Collaborates with departments and colleagues—including Program Directors, Deans, Registrar, Student Services, and Career Services—to increase engagement, retention, and success, especially for at-risk populations.
• Provides appropriate referrals for personal, social, and/or academic concerns that may impair student success.
• Upholds confidentiality and complies with institutional policies, accreditation standards, state authorization, and federal regulations.
• Assists with planning and coordination of events such as Orientation, Graduation, campus meetings, advisory committees, and outreach activities.
• Maintains tools, systems, classrooms, laboratories, simulation spaces, and learning resources necessary to effectively perform job duties and support scheduled learning activities.
• Remains current on relevant state and federal guidelines, programmatic accreditation standards, emerging best practices, and research related to the role.
• Collaborates with the Provost and maintains regular coordination with the President.

Please note: This job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution, and public presentation skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, central departments, and external partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in verbal and written formats.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational capabilities, and effective follow-through with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Knowledge of the role’s function in supporting instructional quality, learning, access, and student upward mobility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage instructional quality, faculty performance, student academic progress, and daily academic operations.
• Ability to use technology to support services, including Microsoft Office, student information systems, learning management systems, and reporting tools.

Education & Experience

Education or Training:

• Required: Master’s degree in education, higher education administration, healthcare, business administration, or a field relevant to the College’s programs.
• Preferred: Doctorate in education, leadership, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in postsecondary education, including at least 3 years supervising academic programs, faculty, or academic teams.
• Leadership experience in healthcare education, allied health, nursing, or career and technical education preferred.
• Experience with multiple programs, hybrid instruction, branch campus operations, new campus/program launches, institutional/programmatic accreditation, and clinical partnerships preferred.

Other Requirements Please submit a 2–5 minute video response summarizing your qualifications, interest in the position and reason you feel you would be the right fit to careers@chattanoogacollege.edu

Applications that do not include the required materials will not be reviewed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Chattanooga College MDTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Chattanooga College MDTC encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and is dedicated to providing equal access to employment opportunities.