Temporary - Program Development Specialist

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Coincides and prepares necessary documentation for new academic programs and program modifications in line with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) guidelines, Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) requirements, and institutional procedures.
• Provides project management, research, data coordination, and documentation support for TBR New Program Proposals, THEC Financial Projection Forms, Curriculum Committee submissions, and SACSCOC Substantive Change documentation, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submission.
• Serves as an advisor to Deans and faculty in investigating the necessity and feasibility of new academic programs, including coordinating advisory committees, gathering employer feedback, and collecting workforce data.
• Drafts and compiles comprehensive TBR New Program Proposal documentation to align with all required sections.
• Coordinates the internal workflow of program proposals through Curriculum Committee, Vice President, and President review processes.
• Monitors proposal timelines from conception to TBR and THEC submission and approval.
• Collaborates with Deans and institutional research staff to gather enrollment projections and FTE calculations.
• Prepares and coordinates the completion of THEC Financial Projection Forms.
• Supports the AVP in preparing SACSCOC Substantive Change documentation as needed.
• Coordinates mandatory notifications and facilitates the collection of letters of support.
• Maintains organized digital records of all program development documents.
• Aids in the documentation of program modifications, inactivation, and termination.

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, institutional research, curriculum development, grant writing, compliance, or related area
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
  • Experience with TBR, THEC, or similar state-level higher education regulatory processes
  • Experience completing financial projection models or higher education budget development
  • Familiarity with SACSCOC accreditation standards and Substantive Change requirements
  • Experience working with curriculum committees or academic governance processes