Honors Coordinator: Undergraduate Programs, Haslam College of Business - UTK

Honors Coordinator:

Undergraduate Programs, Haslam College of Business

• UTK Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Adobe Photoshop Contract management Website management Strategic management Master's degree in business Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Adobe Lightroom Operations management Volunteer management Student recruitment Event coordination Project planning Faculty collaboration Writing skills Strategic planning in education Social media marketing strategy development Public speaking Data reporting Mid-level Marketing strategy development Master's degree Analysis skills Master's degree in student affairs Team management Task prioritization Counseling Master's degree in communications Contracts Communications Enrollment management Public relations Budget management in education Student advising Academic program coordination Practicing budget management in an educational setting 4 years Business Project leadership Leadership Master's degree in counseling Adobe Acrobat Marketing collateral creation Full Job Description The Haslam College of Business (HCB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for Honors Coordinators (Full-time, Exempt) to join our Office of Undergraduate Programs.

We are hiring for multiple openings and will review applications on a rolling basis. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the Honors Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the student success and co-curricular enrichment of students in honors and signature programs within the Haslam College of Business. The Honors Coordinator collaborates closely with and supports the faculty directors of the college honors and signature programs. The coordinator will manage the operations of the Haslam honors and signature programs experience. The position is responsible for operations, budgets, and projects, planning and executing all aspects of special events, and serves as liaison for the programs with HCB departments and offices.

PROGRAM COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT

• Provide oversight and management of Haslam's honors and signature programs.
• Execute the management, development, and implementation of the Business honors and signature programs
• Lead, manage, and continually grow the programs which serve up to 10 percent of the college's undergraduate students
• Devise and implement strategies for effective program implementation, operation, and growth
• Provide direction and oversight of the work of support staff responsible for a wide array of administrative duties
• Conduct assessment efforts to continually evaluate success of programmatic and communications initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement
• Create detailed reports for college leadership

STUDENT INTERACTON & CO-CURRICULUAR SUPPORT

• Lead, manage, and execute the co-curricular experience for Haslam honors and signature programs
• Serve as first point of contact for honors-related matters within Haslam for students, faculty, and external stakeholders
• Lead recruitment and admissions processes for college honors programs.
• Coordinate program information sessions
• Represent honors programs at campus-wide admissions events and activities
• Manage the application, review, and selection process for the honors programs
• Collaborate with faculty and admissions staff to evaluate applicants and make recommendations for selection
• Coordinate and facilitate site visits, guest speakers, and other enrichment opportunities for all programs
• Oversee special events and recognitions, including welcome receptions, graduation celebrations, and program banquets
• Facilitate student and program engagement with entities across campus

CURRICULAR SUPPORT & ADVISING

• Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the business and university honors curriculum, university general education curriculum and business undergraduate curriculum, majors, minors, collaterals/concentrations, and certificates.
• Educate students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to the business degree
• Manage honors certificate process
• Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of business honors students and conduct new student advising sessions
• Serve as a primary resource for students regarding honors and academic program policies, procedures, and opportunities

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

• Using all available methods, communicates with students, external contributors, and departments across campus to facilitate program success
• Monitor student progress toward honors co-curricular requirements and provide proactive outreach and tracking.
• Collaborate with Office of Marketing & Public Relations to produce effective marketing materials to increase awareness of programs
• Develop social media strategy to promote business honors to a wide community of stakeholders. Administer college honors social media accounts and create consistent traffic and engagement.
• Develop and update honors websites, publications, and collateral materials.

BUDGET & DATA MANAGEMENT

• Responsible for budget development, strategy, and management for the programs
• Plan annual spending, approve expenditures (including international travel), and ensure responsible, effective use of funds
• Manage program-related contracts and ensure compliance
• Monitor student progress toward honors requirements and provide proactive outreach and support
• Track student progress toward honors completion at the end of each term and compile relevant reports

Required Qualifications Education:

Master's degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, business, communications, or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies for program, project, or funding sources. Leadership skills Public speaking skills Analytical and strategic skills Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups Successfully work as a member of a team Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Provide work directions to volunteers and support staff Multitasking (handle simultaneous projects) Prioritization skills Ability to respond quickly and accurately to inquiries and requests Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications Experience:

Experience in a higher education setting Leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) Adobe Suite (Photoshop, lightroom, Acrobat Editor)

Work Location Location:

Knoxville, TN Onsite Compensation and Benefits UT market range: 10 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 Haslam College of Business (HCB) is a destination for future leaders. Our programs equip students with practical knowledge, critical thinking skills, global perspectives and the expertise needed to thrive in the competitive business world. The HCB Undergraduate Programs Office provides comprehensive academic advising services for approximately 9,500 undergraduate students. The college has a collaborative advising team focused on assisting students in developing and implementing sound educational plans consistent with their values and academic and career goals. 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 to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 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!