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Events Coordinator- Division of Enrollment Management-UTK (Multiple Positions)

Position Number: 6239217
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Events Coordinator- Division of Enrollment Management-UTK (Multiple Positions)
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 3055
Job Category: Communication & Mktg
Posting Date: 05/19/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (Hybrid)

Job Description
The Office of the Visitors Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Events Coordinator 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.

The target starting salary for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities
This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

Plans, implements, supports and manages strategic recruiting events designed to attract competitive out-of-state and in-state students. Responsible for coordinating event experiences that engage, cultivate and educate parents, alumni, prospective students, counselors, etc., increasing interest in the University of Tennessee. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) site selection, program development, and all event logistics. Ensure the presentation of a consistent message. Create organized, structured and measurable event production plans. Conduct post-event analysis.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree must be obtained by the date of hire; current students nearing graduation are encouraged to apply.

1 year of experience in event planning, student recruitment, admissions, campus visits, orientation, or experience in public relations, business management, customer service, client relations/management; OR,

2 years of student employment, student volunteer work or internship experience will be considered.

Experience coordinating or planning events. Experience will be considered from on-the-job experience, or as a volunteer, student, or intern.

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 visa status

Preferred Education and Experience:

Master's Degree

2 years of experience planning large and small events.

Experience in Higher Education event planning.

Experience developing and monitoring budgets related to events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the proven ability to work collaboratively as a team player as well as develop and foster communication and teamwork with a diverse audience.

Careful attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.

Strong project coordination skills with the ability to create comprehensive event timelines from conception through follow-up.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions or recommendations.

Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS Office.

Strong organization skills with the proven ability to balance competing priorities, complex situations within tight deadlines.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to manage and develop event budgets.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.

Demonstrated skills with a variety of databases and web-based applications.

Benefits:

University of Tennessee employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

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 benefits 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

The Division

The Enrollment Management (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions: Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values. We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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