Honors Coordinator: Undergraduate Programs, Haslam College of Business - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for Honors Coordinators (Full-time, Exempt) to join our Office of Undergraduate Programs. We are hiring for multiple openings and will review applications on a rolling basis. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, the Honors Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the student success and co-curricular enrichment of students in honors and signature programs within the Haslam College of Business. The Honors Coordinator collaborates closely with and supports the faculty directors of the college honors and signature programs. The coordinator will manage the operations of the Haslam honors and signature programs experience. The position is responsible for operations, budgets, and projects, planning and executing all aspects of special events, and serves as liaison for the programs with HCB departments and offices.

Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, student affairs, business, communications, or a related field
Experience: Minimum of four years of progressively responsible related experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies for program, project, or funding sources.
Leadership skills
Public speaking skills
Analytical and strategic skills
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups
Successfully work as a member of a team
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Provide work directions to volunteers and support staff
Multitasking (handle simultaneous projects)
Prioritization skills
Ability to respond quickly and accurately to inquiries and requests
Applicants 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

Experience: Experience in a higher education setting
Leadership experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) Adobe Suite (Photoshop, lightroom, Acrobat Editor)

Responsibilities

PROGRAM COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT
Provide oversight and management of Haslam's honors and signature programs.
Execute the management, development, and implementation of the Business honors and signature programs
Lead, manage, and continually grow the programs which serve up to 10 percent of the college's undergraduate students
Devise and implement strategies for effective program implementation, operation, and growth
Provide direction and oversight of the work of support staff responsible for a wide array of administrative duties
Conduct assessment efforts to continually evaluate success of programmatic and communications initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement
Create detailed reports for college leadership
STUDENT INTERACTON & CO-CURRICULUAR SUPPORT
Lead, manage, and execute the co-curricular experience for Haslam honors and signature programs
Serve as first point of contact for honors-related matters within Haslam for students, faculty, and external stakeholders
Lead recruitment and admissions processes for college honors programs.
- Coordinate program information sessions
- Represent honors programs at campus-wide admissions events and activities
- Manage the application, review, and selection process for the honors programs
- Collaborate with faculty and admissions staff to evaluate applicants and make recommendations for selection
Coordinate and facilitate site visits, guest speakers, and other enrichment opportunities for all programs
Oversee special events and recognitions, including welcome receptions, graduation celebrations, and program banquets
Facilitate student and program engagement with entities across campus
CURRICULAR SUPPORT & ADVISING
Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of the business and university honors curriculum, university general education curriculum and business undergraduate curriculum, majors, minors, collaterals/concentrations, and certificates.
Educate students about curricular requirements, academic standards, and academic milestones related to the business degree
Manage honors certificate process
Provide individualized academic advising to a caseload of business honors students and conduct new student advising sessions
Serve as a primary resource for students regarding honors and academic program policies, procedures, and opportunities
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
Using all available methods, communicates with students, external contributors, and departments across campus to facilitate program success
Monitor student progress toward honors co-curricular requirements and provide proactive outreach and tracking.
Collaborate with Office of Marketing & Public Relations to produce effective marketing materials to increase awareness of programs
Develop social media strategy to promote business honors to a wide community of stakeholders. Administer college honors social media accounts and create consistent traffic and engagement.
Develop and update honors websites, publications, and collateral materials.
BUDGET & DATA MANAGEMENT
Responsible for budget development, strategy, and management for the programs
Plan annual spending, approve expenditures (including international travel), and ensure responsible, effective use of funds
Manage program-related contracts and ensure compliance
Monitor student progress toward honors requirements and provide proactive outreach and support
Track student progress toward honors completion at the end of each term and compile relevant reports