Career Development Coordinator - College of Communication and Information - UTK

The Career Development Coordinator supports the professional growth and career readiness of students by leading experiential learning, industry engagement, and internship programs across CCI. The role supports in the management of professional development courses, internships and employer partnerships and also provides direct student coaching for internships and experiences. The position collaborates closely with internal stakeholders and external partners. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, the Coordinator oversees tracking, assessment and reporting of student outcomes as related to internships and experiential learning.

• Design, manage and curate Exploratory Experiences for CCI 101.
• Collaborate with Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration to organize applicable VolTreks and shadowing opportunities.
• Serve as liaison to CCI Director of Student Engagement and other college-level leaders to manage the 200-level externship.
• Secure industry partners for experiences aligned with the Professional Development series.
• Design and manage events, programs and resources focused on bringing together CCI students with potential internship partners.
• Serve as POC for faculty internship coordinators within CCI’s academic units.
• Manage CCI signature experiential programs, such as the Vols Remote Internship Program.
• Implement a college-wide tracking system for hands-on experiences in collaboration with school representatives - Report on student learning and program outcomes.
• Create on-demand Internship-ready modules aligned with the internship process from search to seeking credit.
• Collaborate with the Career Readiness and VOL Edge teams to embed career readiness into the CCI experience through curated assignments, customized pre and post experience workshops by school/major
• Manage Internship recognition campaign in collaboration with Marcom specialist.
• Interface with existing and prospective industry partners interested in recruiting CCI students for full-time opportunities and internships to increase opportunities for CCI students.
• Consult with existing internship partners on issues, challenges, etc.
• Design and implement a CCI internship showcase or similar signature event.
• Create and coordinate curated content in alignment with subject matter area of expertise (Experiential Learning and Internships).
• Manage curated list of open internship positions and partners by school/major.
• Provide drop-in career advising for CCI students including 1-1 internship search strategy sessions with CCI students.
• Assist the Director as needed in strategically planning and participating in targeted industry networking trips—site visits, conferences, and career fairs—collaborating with School Directors to identify targeted opportunities and the Office of Finance and Administration for logistical support.
• Collect and report on CCI Signature Experiential programs outcomes.
• Collect and report student engagement in college-wide experiences.
• Conduct presentations and workshops for FYS courses, professional seminars and student organizations.
• Provide support for college-wide industry engagement trips.
• Assist with other CCI and School activities, events, and programs that are aligned with the mission of CCI’s Career Development Program, including student orientation, visit days, etc., and community outreach.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in a higher education or corporate environment focused on early talent programs, employer relations, college recruiting, sales, development or other areas where building relationships with individuals/organizations is a major responsibility.
• Knowledge of career development theories and best practices.
• Knowledge of current labor market trends and employer hiring needs.
• Skilled in designing and delivering engaging career development workshops and presentations.
• Skilled in providing effective one-on-one career counseling and guidance.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.
• Experience in a college career center.
• Knowledge of a career services management system such as Grad Leaders, Handshake, or Symplicity CSM and the ability to run reports.
• Knowledge of employment trends, job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources.

Work Location: On site in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Compensation and Benefits: The anticipated salary for this position is $50,000 depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, and suitability.

Application Process: The anticipated start date for this position is October or November 2025. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume and cover letter. Finalists will be required to provide 3 professional references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.

The College: CCI is part of a Land Grant Institution embedded in communities to make those communities a better place. Our alumni, students, faculty, and staff strive to positively impact the lives of people in our state through our teaching, scholarship, creative work, and through our engagement and service. CCI as a college is well poised to deliver upon all of those areas to become the most nationally distinctive but locally relevant College of Communication and Information in the country.

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!