Coordinator – Office of Campus Culture and Community – UTK (3539) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Coordinator – Office of Campus Culture and Community – UTK (3539)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN

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Full-Time

Posted:

06/24/2025

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Services; +1 Student Affairs and Services Job Description The coordinator is an integral part of the Campus Culture and Community team. A successful candidate must be able to work independently or within a group dynamic to accomplish departmental and divisional goals and objectives. This position will work with both campus and community partners to support, educate, and connect students to programs and resources. To align with the culture of assessment within the Division of Student Life, the coordinator will assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services by utilizing technology such as Campus Labs/Baseline to compile program/event statistics each semester for the annual report. The coordinator will work with both campus and community partners to support, educate, and connect students to programs and resources. To align with the culture of assessment within the Division of Student Life, the coordinator will assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services by utilizing technology such as Campus Labs/Baseline to compile program/event statistics each semester for the annual report. The coordinator will work with students to provide support and work with campus and community partners to elevate the student experience. Responsibilities

STUDENT SUPPORT

Providing guidance and direct support to individual students and student organizations.
Organize leadership opportunities to promote individual and holistic student development.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, production, marketing, and assessment of programs and activities- Develop initiatives focused on supporting and expanding programs and services for all student populations.
Collaborate with faculty, professional staff, and students to develop and deliver campus cultural programs and services to various majors, classes, organizations, and departments.

RECRUITMENT/TRAINING

Facilitate educational sessions for students, organizations, and departments that align with institutional goals and mission surrounding fostering a welcoming environment and campus belonging.

ASSESSMENT/REPORTING

Assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services by utilizing technology such as Campus Labs.
Compile program/event statistics each semester for annual report.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the office at Divisional events; serve on various campus committees to support current and the development of new programs and resources for all student populations; engage in professional development activities/trainings to maintain current higher education practices.
Negotiate contractual terms with agents.
Support divisional and university strategic initiatives and priorities.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of identity development and the impact of intersections of identities as it relates to college students
Ability to develop innovative programming for varying student populations
Knowledge of issues related to the changing landscape of higher education
Ability to develop programming that will support university recruitment and retention goals
Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in fast-paced environment
Someone who is adaptable and works well within a team environment
Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Direct experience working with college student populations
Experience advising and leading students or student organizations
Experience developing & delivering programs/initiatives in a college setting
Experience teaching courses; Experience leading and facilitating workshops and trainings
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree

Experience:

Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Direct experience working with college student populations
Experience advising and leading students or student organizations
Experience developing & delivering programs/initiatives in a college setting
Experience teaching courses; Experience leading and facilitating workshops and trainings
Work Location

Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee
Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR08
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Application Instructions To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments.
Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References
About The College/Department/Division The Office for Campus Culture and Community at the University of Tennessee is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the Volunteer experience by fostering a supportive campus culture where Vol is a Verb. The office will be an administrative unit that helps students develop a sense of belonging, investing in their personal growth and development, thereby shaping them into well-rounded, globally engaged leaders. The office will align with the university’s commitment to student success by focusing on three key functions:
Community Collective Hubs
Vol is a Verb Programming
Student Support
Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK About Us About Us The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community! Job Info
Job Identification 3539
Job Category Student Services
Posting Date 06/23/2025, 09:59 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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