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The University of Tennessee is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 30,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs.Illustration of a torch

The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people.


Available Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville! All available Student Life positions will be posted on the UT Human Resources website.

Senior Service Supervisor I, University Housing

The Senior Service Supervisor position develops employee schedules and task assignments for the delivery of custodial services. They also conduct daily quality control inspections of assigned buildings to ensure completion of work assignments and adherence to quality standards. Furthermore, they meet regularly with administrative personnel to review schedules, tasks/projects, and quality control issues while coordinating hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations for staff in designated facilities. Lastly, they approve employee time.

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Service Supervisor III, University Housing

The Service Supervisor position assists with the work group hiring process. They conduct daily quality control inspections of assigned areas to ensure completion of work assignments and adherence to quality standards, and report maintenance problems to supervisor as required. This individual also fills in for supervisors when and where needed.

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Health and Wellness Coordinator, Center for Health Education and Wellness

This position develops and coordinates health and wellness initiatives for UTK employees. Initiatives include evidence-informed strategies to encourage positive health behaviors and reduce negative health outcomes based on available data. The coordinator will collaborate with stakeholders to develop a comprehensive approach to health for employees. Additionally, this position will coordinate with other wellness coordinators in the office to support campus-wide community initiatives. There is potential for oversight and management of the interns as available.

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IFC Coordinator, Sorority & Fraternity Life

This position will serve as the primary advisor for the Interfraternity Council, assist with the recruitment and selection process of council officers, and coordinate chapter membership recruitment and intake process. Additionally, the Coordinator empowers student leaders and advocates for students and attends organization meetings, council meetings, and programs on campus to strengthen connection with students. This position will meet individually and in groups with council and chapter leadership, and maintain strong working/collaborative relationships with chapter advisors, (inter)national headquarters, and supporters.

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Hall Director, University Housing

The Hall Director is an entry-level, exempt, full-time, 12-month, live in position with the Department of University Housing. The role has a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive residence life program focused on community development and student contact in residence halls housing between 517 and 1,084 predominately undergraduate students.
  • Serve as the catalyst for student contact and development in the community and are designated as front-line staff members for staff supervision and development, student discipline, program development, on-call crisis protocol and facility management.
  • Provide support to students experiencing academic challenges, mental health concerns, roommate conflicts, and personal concerns.
  • Responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and development of Graduate Assistant(s), Resident Assistants, and Office Assistants.

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Clinical Informatics Specialist, Student Health Center 

The Clinical Informatics Specialist serves as a bridge between both SHC clinicians and administrative staff by managing data generated by and for the SHC. They monitor SHC systems data entry to collect information on existing practices. They serve as a first-line responder to the health center’s computer hardware and software operational and maintenance needs. They also compile monthly data from different preexisting sources and run reports to obtain other data points in coordination with the Billing Manager for billing compliance, in coordination with the Medical Director or other healthcare staff for clinical efficiency, and in coordination with the Quality Improvement committee for quality improvement purposes.

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Informal Recreation Coordinator, RecSports

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Informal Recreation Coordinator assists with all aspects of facilities management and manages the student staff dedicated to facilities operations. The role has a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Provides direction, training, oversight, and scheduling the Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) and the Health and Physical Education Building (HPER) student staff.
  • Provide consistency in enforcement of all facility policy and procedures.
  • Coordinate space for program and event use.
  • Plan, schedule and document all employee trainings.

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