Academic Innovation Coordinator for Correctional Education

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents System Office seeks a Coordinator of Academic Innovation to organize and support correctional education programs across the state, working with TBR institutions and state partners.

The role translates statewide priorities into daily operations, maintains schedules and records, and ensures program effectiveness while advancing academic initiatives within the Office of Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional experience in higher education or program coordination preferred.
• Two to three years of professional experience in higher education, program coordination, administration, or related field.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, or multiple stakeholder activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees, institutions, state agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of approved college programs at TDOC facilities and maintain schedules and records.
• Coordinate communication among participating institutions and facilities; attend meetings and support CEI operations and Senior Director activities.

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Coordinating multiple projects

Maintaining accurate records

Data collection and reporting

Problem identification and resolution

Meeting coordination

Office software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Tennessee Board of Regents System Office seeks a Coordinator of Academic Innovation to organize and support correctional education programs across the state, working with TBR institutions and state partners.

The role translates statewide priorities into daily operations, maintains schedules and records, and ensures program effectiveness while advancing academic initiatives within the Office of Academic Affairs.