Administrative Coordinator
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Administrative Coordinator-MicrobiologyRegular, Full Time, Market Range 06This position will support general project coordination needs for the NIH T32 Integrated Membrane Program (IMP). The position will report to the IMP principal investigator, Todd Reynolds. Working with the IMP leadership team, this individual will provide administrative support for all program activities, which will cross seven departments and four colleges.
Qualifications
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Program coordination. Serves as the first point of contact for the IMP leadership team, IMP program faculty, and current and potential IMP students. Works closely with the leadership team to coordinate and implement an annual program cadence that spans recruitment, nomination, admission, training progress, and post-graduation. Coordinates recurring leadership team and advisory committee meetings. Coordinates student events, including annual symposium and other professional development activities (e.g., confirming dates, advertising events, booking rooms, arranging meals, organizing speakers and poster presenters).
- Student data tracking. This NIH-funded program will apply for continued funding at the end of the initial award period. In order to make the case to NIH that OMP has made good use if its funding, the project must report on student data. The position will track significant amounts data for IMP students (e.g., publication record, time to graduation, post-graduate employment) needed to show student outcomes and justify continues investment from NIH.
- Program communication and dissemination. Responsible for maintaining outward-facing pathways to disseminate information about IMP to current and potential IMP students, faculty, and other interested parties. For example, managing website content (e.g., general information about the program, application instructions, IMP curricular innovations, publications, and presentations), social media outreach, and printed materials.
- Other duties assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Natural or physical sciences field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with students and faculty in an academic environment;Experience managing social media communications.
- Excellent attention to detail;Excellent organizational skills;Strong oral and written communication skills;Ability to diligently follow up with many individuals and offices to collect required information;Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in order to meet internal and external deadlines;Ability to build and maintain respectful work relationships across diverse workforce at all levels;Ability to work both independently and also as a contributing member of a team;Excellent compute skills including email, calendars, word processing, shared file management, and careful data management using spreadsheets;Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and ability to quickly learn new software programs.
Job: Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Microbiology
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 6, 2023, 7:27:24 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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