Coordinator, Vol Team, Visitors Center - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

256d • $41,000 - $45,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Visitors Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Coordinator, Vol Team position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhance the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, as recognized on the 2024 list. Applications received within the first 2 weeks (14 days) of the job posting date will receive priority review. The target starting salary for this position is $41,000 - $45,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of relevant experience working in Admissions or similar offices on a College campus, including student employee experience.
• Experience working with student groups in a recruitment or admissions type experience.
• Experience working with different audiences including faculty, staff, students, students' families, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience working in athletics or in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience or knowledge of event planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of student recruiters and encourage top performance.
• Encourage professional development and reinforce organizational and institutional vision.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director for Student Programs, the Director of the Visitor Center, and the Visitor Center team to determine goals, objectives, and activities of all Volunteer Team partnership opportunities.
• Provide leadership, training, mentoring, and direction to a staff of student recruiters.
• Determine goals and objectives of partnership opportunities with UT Athletics and Football Recruiting office.
• Monitor NCAA rules and regulations and ensure program compliance.
• Make recommendations for improvement to Volunteer Team partnership opportunities and the VolCorps organization.
• Work closely with the entire Visitors Center staff on executing new and innovative strategies to improve the partnership and event experience.

Benefits

• Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days.
• Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members.
• Education for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree