Temporary Event Coordinator - Vice Provost Student Success - UTK

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee
Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Administration

Knoxville, TN, USA

USD 20-20 / hour

Posted on Jul 14, 2026
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The Event Coordinator plays a role in the development of major events from enrollment to commencement and beyond for the Division of Student Success. The Event Coordinator is supervised by the Director of Strategic Programming and works collaboratively across the Division of Student Success and with campus partners. This is a Temporary Position of 3 months.

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 to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

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!
The Event Coordinator plays a role in the development of major events from enrollment to commencement and beyond for the Division of Student Success.

Required Qualifications

  • Education:
  • Experience:
    • Event planning experience
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

    • Event planning skills and experience

    • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership ability

    • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

    • Ability to relate effectively with students, parents, alumni, leadership, and University stakeholders.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education

    • Master’s Degree

  • Experience

    • 1-3 years of experience with event planning

    • Experience programming for diverse student population

    • Experience working in student activities, orientation, or transition programming

    • Experience managing high-profile events on a college campus

    • Supervision experience

  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    • Knowledge of and commitment to the educational development of students

    • Specialized knowledge of issues related to student transition to college

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR07
  • Anticipated hiring range: $20 hourly
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Event Planning & Program Development (60%)

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Programming, the Event Coordinator will assist in the oversight of all aspects of major event and special program development (concerts, performances, donor engagement, professional development series, speakers, etc) for the Division of Student Success. This includes communication and coordination with campus partners and off-campus vendors, management of budget, etc. The coordinator will a secondary point of contact for divisional programs and signature events, and will serve as an event manager for select programs and special events for units within Division of Student Success. The incumbent will work with campus partners (Office of the Chancellor, Student Life, Athletics, UTPD, etc.) to develop programs for special populations and strategic initiatives.

Supervision (20%)

Indirect supervision of practicum students, Interns, and student employees; Assist with recruitment and selection of student staff.

Office Responsibilities (20%)

Under the direction of the Director, conduct assessment and data analysis of office programs and publications and work with team to identify suggestions for improvement. Assist with shared office processes for planning. Contribute to shared program development in the office and committee work in the division, including but not limited to committee service, staff searches, and professional development. Complete other duties as assigned.

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