Coordinator - Office of Campus Culture and Community - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator for the Office of Campus Culture and Community at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, works with campus and community partners to support, educate, and connect students with programs and resources. The coordinator supports students and student groups, develops leadership opportunities, and plans, delivers, and assesses programs and services for varied student populations. The role also facilitates educational sessions that support institutional goals related to a welcoming environment and campus belonging. In keeping with the Division of Student Life’s assessment culture, the coordinator assesses learning outcomes and compiles program and event statistics each semester for the annual report. The coordinator represents the office at divisional events, serves on campus committees, participates in professional development, negotiates contractual terms with agents, and supports divisional and university strategic initiatives. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of professional experience in higher education. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience; two years of graduate assistant work count as one year of professional experience.
Knowledge of identity development and the impact of intersecting identities as they relate to college students.
Ability to develop innovative programming for varying student populations.
Knowledge of issues related to the changing landscape of higher education.
Ability to develop programming that supports university recruitment and retention goals.
Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and ability to work well within a team environment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or a related field.
Direct experience working with college student populations.
Experience advising and leading students or student organizations.
Experience developing and delivering programs or initiatives in a college setting.
Experience teaching courses.
Experience leading and facilitating workshops and trainings.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and direct support to individual students and student groups.
Organize leadership opportunities that promote individual and holistic student development.
Plan, execute, and assess programs.
Develop initiatives to support and expand programs and services for all student populations.
Collaborate with faculty, professional staff, and students to develop and deliver cultural programs and services for majors, classes, organizations, and departments.
Facilitate educational sessions for students, organizations, and departments aligned with institutional goals and the mission of fostering a welcoming environment and campus belonging.
Assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services.
Compile program and event statistics each semester for the annual report.
Represent the office at divisional events.
Serve on campus committees supporting existing and new programs and resources for all student populations.
Participate in professional development activities and trainings to maintain current higher education practices.
Negotiate contractual terms with agents.
Support divisional and university strategic initiatives and priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.