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Available Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville! The Division of Student Life has recently restructured its staffing models to better support the expanding needs of its departments and enhance the services provided to students. As Student Life continues to grow, we are excited to announce several newly created positions that will be posted throughout the spring. These roles will help strengthen our ability to foster student success, engagement, and well-being. Stay tuned for more opportunities to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the student experience. All available Student Life positions will be posted on the UT Human Resources website.
Coordinator of Residential Assessment and Research – University Housing
The Coordinator of Residential Assessment and Research provides strategic leadership and ongoing support for the oversight, development, and execution of the assessment plans for University Housing. This includes the collection, analysis, and organization of data sources and their associated outcomes and/or goals. The Coordinator of Assessment will make appropriate use of Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS Standards), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation requirements, Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) standards, and other relevant frameworks, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), and compliance guidelines as needed.
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Associate Director of Advancement – Student Life
The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Associate Director of Advancement, Student Life for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director of Advancement, Student Life is responsible for fundraising and performing donor engagement on behalf of the Office of Advancement and Division of Student Life in Knoxville, TN. Under the direction of the Vice Chancellors from both divisions, the role will work with both UT Foundation and division staff, as well as internal and external stakeholders (university administrators, donors, alumni, etc.) to create and implement fundraising strategies for student life including annual giving, major gift fundraising, and planned giving strategy.
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Coordinator, Student Life Strategic Initiatives – Office of the Vice Chancellor UTK
The Coordinator for Student Life Strategic Initiatives, reporting to the Program Director for Strategic Initiatives, enhances the student experience and supports staff development within the Division of Student Life. This role involves planning signature student events, fostering community and engagement, and leading professional growth initiatives for staff and student employees. The coordinator collaborates with campus partners, contributing to divisional goals through event management and professional development efforts. The Coordinator for Student Life Strategic Initiatives is a dynamic and multifaceted position that plays a central role in enhancing the student experience and supporting staff development within the Division of Student Life. The coordinator ensures that divisional priorities are met and that students and Division of Student Life staff are provided with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The position requires a high level of collaboration, organization, and leadership, as well as a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive campus environment.
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Assistant Director for Greek Leadership & Training – Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life
This position will develop programming, curriculum, and training geared toward the four major components of Greek membership: new member education, future Greek leaders, chapter/council officers, and retention and engagement. Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the oversight of OSFL, focusing primarily on the development and implementation of a holistic leadership & training curriculum for Greek councils and chapters
- Assist in coordination of staff meetings, staff evaluations and feedback, and professional development plans
- Work with the Director to develop, coordinate, and implement Greek leadership & training initiatives in OSFL focused on four major components: new member education, future Greek leaders, chapter/council officers, and retention/engagement
- Assist in the management of other OSFL programming and education, including areas of wellness, prevention, health & safety, bystander intervention, hazing education, and organizational responsibilities
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Assistant Director for Harm & Risk Reduction – Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life
This position will develop programming, curriculum, and training geared toward new member education, risk reduction, hazing education, and event management. Responsibilities include:
- ssist with the oversight of OSFL, focusing primarily on the development and implementation of Health and Safety Initiatives and Risk and Harm Reduction Education
- Assist in coordination of staff meetings, staff evaluations and feedback, and ad hoc professional development & trainings for OSFL Team
- Work with the Director to develop, coordinate, and implement educational curriculum focused on four major components: prevention, harm & risk reduction initiatives, office policy, and third-party vendors for OSFL
- Develop and serve as the primary staff advisor for Psi Society
- Develop and implement curriculum for the fall and spring Health and Safety Summits, bystander intervention, sober monitor training, House Director and Manager training, Living Learning Communities, Third Party Vendor Recognition, policy education and HazingEDU.
- Maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with the Center for Health Education and Wellness, University Housing, chapter advisors, (inter)national headquarters, and supporters
- Serve as primary resource for students, parents and families, faculty and staff, community, and headquarters partners on prevention, health, and safety issues related to sorority and fraternity life
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Special Projects Coordinator – University Housing
University Housing within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Special Project Coordinator. The Special Project Coordinator is responsible for the planning, management, and oversight of high priority, mission critical projects within the Housing Services area of University Housing. Projects the SPC coordinates support University Housing programs, personnel, services, facilities, and objectives in an operationally effective and impactful manner. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate departmental access control & management program and manage the departmental Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); Develop and implement policies for same.
- Develop, implement, and manage Housing Services temporary help/employee program.
- Investigate and respond to parental and student inquiries, complaints, and concerns; Gather information in response to these inquiries, and utilize problem solving skills to resolve stated issues and respond on behalf of Housing Services/University Housing.
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Assistant Director – Student Counseling Center
The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications a newly developed Assistant Director role with the Student Counseling Center. Join the leadership team of a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing high quality, short-term therapy services at a thriving flagship University.
The Assistant Director is an exempt, year-round, full-time; non-tenure track staff leadership role within the Student Counseling Center, the university’s primary facility for personal counseling, psychotherapy, and mental health outreach and consultation services. The mission is to promote the psychological, educational, and social well-being of the students at the University of Tennessee and to help prepare them to be productive members of a global society.
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Staff Psychologist – Student Counseling Center
The primary focus of a Staff Psychologist is providing short-term individual and group therapy to students enrolled at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Approximately 65 percent of the workload is direct clinical service via client care or clinical supervision (approximately 25 clinical hours pers week), with the remainder focused on documentation, administration, meetings, teaching training seminars, or engaging with the campus community via outreach and consultation services with faculty, staff, students, and families around mental health concerns. Clinical staff in the Center provide training/supervision for master’s and doctoral level students in mental health professions and advanced clinical training/supervision for interns in the center’s internship and post-doctoral residency in psychology.
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Director – Clay and Debbie Jones Center for Leadership and Service
The Jones Center for Leadership and Service (JCLS) within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Director of the office. The JCLS strives to engage students in transformational learning experiences that inspire a commitment to leadership and service. The director of the office provides leadership and a strategic vision by cultivating a culture of leadership development and service across campus. While serving the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus as a consultant and content expert for interdisciplinary leadership and service education and community engagement efforts, the director works to build a strong national reputation for the university’s leadership and service initiatives.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Student Health Center
The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the position of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the Student Health Center. This is a full-time regular staff position.
The mission of the Student Health Center is to provide a comprehensive moderate complexity program of primary health care services relevant to the needs of eligible University of Tennessee students. These services shall include personal health care, health promotion and education, consultation, and educational experiences for selected students pursuing careers in health professions.
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Custodian – Student Health Center
The custodial cleaning duties shall be carried out in accordance with established infection control standards, ethics of medical confidentiality, workplace safety, and as stated in the Student Health Center’s policies and procedures. Responsibilities include:
- Cleans and services assigned areas; maintain sufficient stock and supplies for the proper performance of these duties to meet health care standards.
- Washes windows, walls, and other assigned areas.
- Picks up trash, empties garbage containers and removes trash to disposal area; sanitizes trash containers as necessary to meet Health department requirements.
- Retrieves and packages infectious waste for disposition.
- Packs, unpacks, and assists in receiving, storing, issuing, and transporting cleaning materials; assists in the reconciliation of medical supply inventory.
- Reports maintenance problems to include mechanical, structural, or electrical conditions in need of repair to supervisor.
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Service Supervisor III – University Housing
This Service Supervisor III will assist with the work group hiring process and conduct daily quality control inspections of assigned areas to ensure completion of work assignments and adherence to quality standards. The Service Supervisor III reports maintenance problems to supervisor as required, and fills in for supervisor when and where needed. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervision of custodial staff and in training designated personnel
- Preparation of work schedules, special assignments
- Maintaining inventory controls and records for custodial supplies and equipment
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AC Shop Supervisor – University Housing
The AC Shop Supervisor performs all tasks necessary to direct and ensure the efficient operation of the UTK Housing Services Department’s A/C and equipment repair shop and the health and safety of the five (5) A/C and equipment repair personnel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversee and coordinate staff in all related daily operational activities of the Housing A/C and equipment repair shop.
- Monitor and approve employee time sheets.
- Submit employee related incident/accident reports.
- Evaluate and hire shop personnel as well as recommending and implementing corrective and disciplinary actions.
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