Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to David Heithcock, HR Director, THEC/TSAC at thec.hr@tn.gov.

Support the Academic Affairs and Student Success Bureau in carrying out the Commission’s agenda in alignment with the higher education master plan.
 Create positive working relationships with university staff to facilitate academic program development, modification, and monitoring.
 Explore ways of maintaining and cultivating relationships among postsecondary stakeholders.
 Assist with development and revision of Academic Affairs policies and procedures based on research, best practices, and in collaboration with institutional stakeholders.
 Collaborate with internal and external partners on special projects and informational requests, including other bureaus at THEC. Special projects could include managing the statewide academic program inventory, managing the off-campus approval process, leading innovative student support practices, managing the Tennessee Accreditation Network (TAN) and/or assisting with aspects of Quality Assurance Funding (QAF). 
 Monitor implementation, evaluation, and compliance of grants and new initiatives, as needed.
 Represent THEC at statewide convenings and other meetings, as appropriate.
 Other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree or higher with progressive academic leadership experience in higher education. 
 Experience working with academic program development, innovative student support practices, accreditation, and/or institutional effectiveness initiatives.
 Comfortable with leveraging data for decision-making and assessment purposes.
 Well-developed understanding of the culture of higher education.
 Strong leadership, interpersonal, and administrative skills required.
 Independent, self-starter who also works as a collaborative team member.
 Effective communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
 Goal oriented with strong organizational and technical skills.

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) was created for the purpose of coordinating and supporting the efforts of postsecondary institutions in the State of Tennessee. THEC is relentlessly focused on increasing the number of Tennesseans with a postsecondary credential. We pursue this goal by innovating for student access and success, creating a policy environment conducive to increased degree attainment, and protecting students and consumers. Additional information about THEC may be found at www.tn.gov/thec.

This position offers a competitive benefits package that includes, health, dental, life insurance, and paid vacation and holidays.