Coordinator, UT Success Academy – First Year Experience
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Announcement
Coordinator, UT Success Academy – First Year Experience
About the UT Success AcademyThe UT Success Academy is a new approach to maximizing first-year Black and Latinx men’s transition to the Volunteer community and developing their strengths and potential through an innovative four-year customized infrastructure, experiential learning, community building, and transformative experiences, both on and off campus.The UT Success Academy Coordinator is responsible for developing and expanding transition and belonging initiatives through the UT Success Academy, focusing primarily on the planning, coordination, and assessment of educational and social programs that support over 700 students across four cohorts of the UT Success Academy. This position supports the overall mission of the UT Success Academy and the Division of Student Success and develops, implements, and assesses educational and social programs for students and families of the UT Success Academy. This position reports to the Director for the UT Success Academy and serves on the UTSA advisory board.Key Job Functions
- Manage all aspects of educational and social engagements that support departmental transition and belonging goals for first- and second-year scholars in the UT Success Academy.Create and facilitate opportunities for scholars to engage with faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners.Collect and analyze program data to highlight impact in quarterly and annual reports and to guide future engagement opportunities that support the retention of UT Success Academy scholars.Create and manage departmental marketing, including writing and managing weekly newsletters, designing marketing materials/brochures and digital signage, managing website content, and creating and implementing a robust social media plan in partnership with Student Success communications team.Develop desired strengths-based learning outcomes, determine layout and decorations, and create communication plans for UT Success Academy programs.Secure and negotiate fees with vendors/speakers, manage venue reservation processes, and build and manage annual programming budgets.Coordinate and manage programs and initiatives for UT Success Academy parents and families such as the UTSA Summer Welcome, Fall-Kick Off Week, and Family Weekend.Manage and maintain safety protocol and materials for large-scale events.Facilitate weekly First-Year Seminar 101 course.Manage UT Success Academy web-page content.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degreeMinimum one year of relevant experience in a college environment (part-time work will be considered at half-time).
- Master’s degree in Higher Education, Leadership, Student AffairsDirect experience working with first-generation college students, multicultural students and students from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds, particularly undergraduate men of color. Event planning and coordination experience
- Ability to meet critical deadlinesAbility to creatively solve problemsAbility to lead and manage a diverse staffAbility to apply sound fiscal management for a variety of fundsAdvanced oral and written communication skillsAbility to administer multiple, deadline driven programs and tasks Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and assess communications data and impact. Outstanding project management skills
Job: Student Services
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Avp First Year Experience
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Jan 26, 2023, 1:03:03 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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