Coordinator - Office of Campus Culture and Community - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator for the Office of Campus Culture and Community works with campus and community partners to support, educate, and connect students with programs and resources. The role supports student success and the student experience through direct student support, leadership opportunities, cultural programming, educational sessions, and collaboration across the university. In alignment with the Division of Student Life’s assessment culture, the coordinator assesses learning outcomes for events, programs, and services and compiles program and event statistics each semester for the annual report. The position also represents the office at divisional events, serves on campus committees, contributes to strategic initiatives, negotiates contractual terms with agents, and participates in professional development. The position is onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One year of professional experience in higher education; a master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience, and two years of graduate assistant work counts as one year of professional experience.
Knowledge of identity development and how intersecting identities affect 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.
Legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employment-based visa sponsorship.

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 campus cultural programs and services to 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 to support existing programs and resources and develop new ones for all student populations.
Engage in professional development activities and training to maintain current higher education practices.
Negotiate contractual terms with agents.
Support divisional and university strategic initiatives and priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.