Coordinator, Education Programs

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College’s South Campus seeks a Coordinator, Education Programs to support the Educator Preparation Program and Early Childhood Education and Teaching degree program. You will coordinate admissions, enrollment, and student records while ensuring compliance with state and college procedures.

The role involves preparing TEA data, communicating deadlines to students, and collaborating with faculty and staff to deliver high-quality educational programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years’ related experience.
• Experience with admissions, enrollment, and records management is preferred.
• Knowledge of TEA reporting requirements and state education policies.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.
• Bilingual in English and another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers admissions, enrollment, registration, and student retention processes.
• Develops and distributes communications regarding admissions and program requirements.
• Submits TEA data and verifies certification information for graduates.
• Monitors compliance with college and state requirements and recommends updates.
• Maintains student records and guides staff on records procedures.

Skills

Admissions & enrollment knowledge

Data reporting & compliance

Customer service & communication

Attention to detail & organization

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Title: Coordinator, Education Programs

Department: SO Human & Public Svc Admin

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 62,600; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: At this time, thisopportunity is only open to internal TCC Employees

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing coordination and managementof processes related to the department’s Educator PreparationProgram and Early Childhood Education and Teaching degreeprogram.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Administers admissions, enrollment, registration, and studentretention processes for assigned education programs; maintainsknowledge of applicable requirements and supports implementation ofestablished procedures and best practices
• Develops and distributes communications to prospective andcurrent students regarding admissions and enrollment requirements,program requirements, College dates and deadlines, registrationprocesses, services, and program updates
• Submits required student and program data to the Texas EducationAgency (TEA), including information necessary for issuance ofteaching or professional certifications; verifies programcompletion information and assists with required reporting
• Monitors program activities for compliance with College, state,federal, and Educator Preparation Program requirements; identifiesregulatory changes, compliance concerns, or process issues andrecommends appropriate updates or corrective actions
• Maintains student records related to program admission,enrollment, registration, progression, and completion; providesguidance to program staff regarding records management proceduresand documentation requirements
• Verifies student eligibility and program requirements forregistration for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards(TExES) and other applicable certification examinations orcertifying bodies

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations as assigned to support the essentialperformance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years’ working experience relatedto the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalentcombination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three (3) year’s working experience in EducatorPreparation Programs
• At least one (1) year’s professional working experience in ahigher education environment
• Bilingual in English and French, Spanish, Vietnamese, or otherforeign language in both written and verbal communications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to admissions,enrollment services, and record keeping processes
• Knowledge of continuing education teacher certification programsand needs
• Knowledge of data collection and reporting guidelines foreducator preparation and certification in Texas
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and buildingeffective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening,verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite and the Microsoft 365platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlesslyensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strongattention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of ateam in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff,and external stakeholders
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve, communicate,and elevate non-standard problems using established procedures ina fast-paced work environment
• Ability to review basic information and follow policies,procedures, and guidelines when completing assigned tasks
• Ability to coordinate assigned work and communicate effectivelywith faculty and staff to support campus and departmentaloperations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuringconfidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidentialinformation

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].