Lead, Strategic Support

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College District is seeking a Lead, Strategic Support to advance student success through data-driven planning and strategic initiatives. You will partner with Institutional Research to deliver timely, accurate insights for college leadership and campus programs.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, and a preference for a Doctorate in Higher Education. This on-site position supports the Vice Chancellor for Student Success and aligns with

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate preferred for advanced strategy work in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Institutional Research to provide timely student success data.
• Collect and analyze data from multiple systems to support strategic initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations with clear implementation strategies.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines; prioritize effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate degree in Higher Education or related field

Tools

SIS

Enterprise systems

Job description

Title: Lead, Strategic Support

Department: Vice Chancellor for Student Success

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency:Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - 100,500.00; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Flexibility is required, as occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

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

Job Summary

This role supports the College by utilizing technical data expertise to aid with strategic planning and retention activities within the Student Success division.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements

• Supports the data and research needs of the Office of the Vice Chancellor and Provost by collaborating with Institutional Research to provide timely, relevant, accurate, and insightful student success data
• Utilizes technical expertise to collect quantitative data from various systems and platforms for analysis, interpretation, and to aid in the implementation of student success initiatives
• Works with large complex data sets, including exporting, importing from various sources, and inferring data relationships to support strategic decision making
• Manages several projects simultaneously, while organizing and prioritizing work based on shifting and complex requests and deadlines
• Collaborates with stakeholders to develop planning and implementation of college academic initiatives
• Prepares reports and recommendations, summarizing data and analyses that present results in a clear and concise manner including implementation strategies
• Executes other duties as assigned to support the effective functioning of the Student Success Division
• Maintains confidentiality of various sensitive information types, relating to students, employees, finances, future College initiatives, etc.

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

• Works under the supervision of the Vice Chancellor of Student Success

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Five (5) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Higher Education or a related field
• At least (1) year of working experience using data for broad-based planning and decision making
• At least (1) year of working experience in an academic or student service capacity
• At least (1) year of working experience in a college setting
• At least (1) year of working experience with executive-level assignments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective 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 365 platform
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly ensuring accurate and timely completion, while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in collaborative environments, engaging with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify routine issues and elevate non-standard problems using established procedures in a 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 effectively with faculty and staff to support campus and departmental operations
• Ability to maintain a high level of diplomacy and tact, ensuring confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Knowledge of higher education data analysis and research
• Knowledge of technical data coding structures and conventions, and methodologies for quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Skilled in using statistical software and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite; retrieving and manipulating data from a statistical information system (SIS)
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data for use in providing sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.