The Experiential Learning and Professional Development Coordinator supports career readiness initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students in the Baker School. The coordinator plans programs, events, and initiatives that help students gain the knowledge, skills, and network necessary to pursue careers in public service. In collaboration with Assistant Directors on the Student Success team, the coordinator will prepare students for internship and travel programs and train them in the professional skills needed to succeed. Additionally, the coordinator will help prepare Baker School students for their next steps after graduation through initiatives such as graduate and law school preview days, LSAT study groups, and federal job application workshops.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, any field

• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate events and programs

• Strong computer skills

• One academic year of experience working in higher education, human resources/recruiting, or government and public service (could include graduate assistantships or part-time work)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with college students in a setting related to career development, experiential learning, or student success

• Knowledge of employment trends, job search strategies, career development theories, best practices, and resources

• Ability to build relationships across populations, internal and external to the University.

Work Location: Knoxville, TN onsite UTK campus

Compensation and Benefits

· UT market range: MR8

· Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $56,000-$60,000

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Application Instructions

To express interest, please apply with the attachments noted below. To ensure full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.

· Resume

· Cover Letter

· List of 3 Professional References

• Oversee the Baker School Professional Mentoring Program for undergraduate and graduate students by managing the application process, matching students and alumni, and curating training materials

• Develop and maintain printed and digital career resources tailored to Baker School students in collaboration with the Communications team

• Co-organize the Public Policy Networking Fair each spring

• Provide drop-in career advising for Baker School undergraduate and graduate students weekly during the semester and appointments as needed

• Coordinate all pre-law preparation efforts, including an LSAT study group for the Baker School; collaborate with the College of Arts and Sciences on pre-law initiatives

• Prepare graduate and undergraduate students for their required internship experiences by conducting workshops and one-on-one meetings

• Cultivate and maintain a deep understanding of the public service industry and job market through continuous learning; serve as an expert for students

• Assist the Assistant Director of Student Experience in preparing students for experiential learning and travel programs, such as Washington Fellows, Tennessee Legislative Internship Program, Washington Internship Program, Local Government Interns, Institute Fellows, and Undergraduate Research.

• Assist the Assistant Director of Graduate Operations in cultivating new capstone projects and internship sites

• Establish and maintain a college-wide tracking system for experiential learning and career outcomes collection, providing the Director of Student Success with key insights on student learning and program outcomes. Share data with CCDAE

• Oversee the Baker School Small Group series, organizing 2-3 events with alumni and distinguished guest speakers each semester

• Develop and oversee the professional development component of the Baker School student worker program

• Serve as point of contact for the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration, the Jones Center for Leadership and Service, and the Office of Undergraduate Research, Fellowships, and Service Learning