Coordinator, Special Projects

Role summary

This is a full-time exempt staff role at TCAT Shelbyville that blends project coordination and classroom teaching. The position supports the President with special initiatives while also delivering Technology Foundations instruction to high school and adult learners across Shelbyville, Winchester, and Fayetteville.

Work schedule and location

The job is based across multiple campuses in Tennessee: Shelbyville, Winchester, and Fayetteville. Regular travel between these locations is required, and assignments may shift depending on project and instructional needs. Standard daytime hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a minimum schedule of 37.5 hours per week. Two evening teaching shifts each week are part of the role, and the schedule is adjusted to stay within the weekly hours limit.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $42,353 to $55,065, with final pay determined by education and experience.

Project coordination duties

About 60% of the role is devoted to coordinating institutional projects and supporting campus leadership. This includes building timelines, tracking deliverables, monitoring progress, reporting updates to stakeholders, and making sure tasks move forward smoothly. The role also involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, assisting with grant paperwork, tracking expenditures, and helping ensure compliance. Additional work may include special events, accreditation efforts, student success initiatives, process improvement projects, audits, and collaboration on college-wide partnerships.

Instructional duties

The remaining 40% focuses on teaching Technology Foundations. Instruction is provided to both adult learners and high school students, with emphasis on computer applications, digital literacy, and interpreting data. The role also requires administering and reviewing assessments, monitoring student progress, keeping records accurate, supporting retention and completion, updating course materials, and taking part in curriculum revisions. Ongoing professional development and current certifications are expected.

Application process and background screening

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Candidates must submit an online application along with a resume, cover letter, academic transcripts, and any relevant certifications. Unofficial transcripts may be used during review, but official transcripts will be required after hire. All new hires are subject to a background check and must sign a release form. The screening may include checks of the sex offender registry, driving history, county criminal records, national criminal records, federal criminal records, and sanctions/disciplinary databases.

Equal opportunity notice

The institution states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal or state law and Tennessee Board of Regents policy.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a strong Tennessee state retirement plan, a 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, health and dental coverage, tuition assistance, and state employee discounts.