Career Educator, Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration – UTK (2910) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Career Educator, Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration – UTK (2910)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN

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Full-Time

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05/08/2025

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Career Development and Services Job Description Position Summary The Career Educator provides career education to students through programming and presentations across campus populations. Working closely with the Assistant Director for Outreach, the Career Educator responds to requests for career content from campus partners, student organizations, and instructors teaching general education classes. Provides individual and group career coaching. Additionally, this position provides oversight and direction for the Peer Career Advisor program. This role will work some regular evening hours. Job Description The Career Educator provides career education to students through programming and presentations across campus populations. Working closely with the Assistant Director for Outreach, the Career Educator responds to requests for career content from campus partners, student organizations, and instructors teaching general education classes. Provides individual and group career coaching. Additionally, this position provides oversight and direction for the Peer Career Advisor program. This role will work some regular evening hours. Responsibilities

CAREER PROGRAMMING AND OFFICE OUTREACH

Develop and deliver career presentations and workshops to student organizations, campus partners, and instructors of general education courses.
Update, curate, and create new career resources and self-service content, such as, quick explainer videos, career topics, and Handshake resources.
Create opportunities to increase student engagement on and understanding of Handshake.
Respond to requests for tabling and other collaborative programs. Help manage the presentation intake form.
Manage logistical details for career programming, such as, networking events, Vol Treks, and panels that allow students to engage with employers, alumni and other professionals.
Communicate and market departmental offerings and career readiness to partners and students.
Assist with the CCDAE’s social media presence and other marketing responsibilities by managing and creating content with the social media team

PEER CAREER ADVISOR

(PCA)

COORDINATION

In support of the Assistant Director, provide additional oversight to the PCA’s including overall recruitment strategy, selection, and leading selected trainings.
Guide and review PCA marketing efforts and social media presence for department.
Coordinate PCA scheduling and reminders for presentation and outreach activities alongside the Lead PCA. Approve final presentation content.

CAREER COACHING

Provide career coaching to students on a variety of general career topics.
Support the DSS evening hours initiative by providing coaching and workshops on a regular basis.
Offer career coaching and other related services during peak times of business or vacancies of other coaches.

OTHER DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Departmental:

Represent and present for the CCDAE in activities, events, and programs that are in line with the center’s mission, including career fairs, orientation, visit days, etc., and community outreach.

Divisional:

Participate in activities that are in line with overall mission of Student Success as requested by division leadership such as speed coaching, student engagement, etc.

Professional:

Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the center, division’s and university’s mission.
Qualifications Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

Experience mentoring, coaching, or programming for college students or experience working with others in one-on-one and group settings. Student leadership roles will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities; Ability to plan, organize and coordinate events and programs; Ability to facilitate workshops; Adaptability to changing circumstances and the ability to learn and effectively use technologies and social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications

Education:

N/A

Experience:

One year of experience working in higher education (part-time work will be considered). Experience working with college students in a setting related to career development, student life, or student success.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources; Knowledge of on-line career database systems and other current/emerging technologies within the career development field; Ability to build relationships across populations.
Work Location University of Tennessee, Knoxville Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: 8
Anticipated hiring range: $49,000 minimum
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Application Instructions For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references. 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 2910
Job Category Student Services
Posting Date 05/08/2025, 10:13 AM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US
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