This Assistant Director for Campus Engagement serves as a leader within the department, directly supervising two full-time Coordinators and overseeing the entirety of the Student Programming Team. This position is responsible for leading large, mid, and small-scale event management, supporting CSE student leader & community development, and supporting assessment initiatives. Also, this position directly oversees or supports the over 100 events hosted annually in the CSE. Finally, this position supports Homecoming initiatives, including all department hosted events, typically around 10.

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The Center for Student Engagement (CSE), within the Division of Student Life, invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Campus Engagement that oversees our Student Programming Team. This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position reporting to the Associate Director of the Center for Student Engagement. The Center for Student Engagement contributes to the holistic education of all students by providing programs, services, and leadership opportunities that foster student learning, involvement, and a strong sense of belonging. Our work is supported by a dedicated team of Student Engagement Ambassadors who partner in advancing the department’s mission. Through these collective efforts, the Center for Student Engagement hosts more than 100 programs annually and supports over 550 registered student organizations and their advisors, serving as a central hub for student involvement and campus connection.

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Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree
• Experience: 3 yrs of experience within student activities, student organization advising, campus event planning, or related area. 2 yrs of graduate assistantship equates to 1 full-time year of experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated leadership ability; superior work ethic, budget management, knowledge of and experience with commitment to the values of cultural and ethnic diversity; and evidence of effective positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and off-campus constituencies; Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to apply student development theory to practice; Knowledge of assessment and evaluation strategies; Ability to successfully perform event management responsibilities (planning, organizing, delegating, budget management, execution); Demonstrated ability to supervise and/or advise students.

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

• Experience: Experience executing large-, mid-, and small-scale, events ranging anywhere from 50 to 5,000+ attendees; Experience with supervision of para-professional and/or student employees; Experience marketing campus events; Experience with graphic design using Canva or other design software systems; Experience using social media content management systems; Experience creating and assessing student leadership development initiatives and events; Experience working with talent agencies, managers, and artists; Experience executing large and small concert events.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams; ability to work on multi-generational teams; ability to create and distribute marketing materials that appeal to the current student body; Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate assistants and/or full-time professionals.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR10
• Anticipated hiring range: Minimum starting salary $57,000. Final salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
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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 on or before August 21, 2026.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to an unparalleled student experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

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• Recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluation, and leadership development of two full-time professionals
• Serve as the primary supervisor for the Student Programming Team, comprised of two other full-time professionals, Student Engagement Ambassadors, and event support team members
• Attend and conduct weekly meetings of the Student Programming Team
• Co-lead recognition and award efforts for the Student Engagement Ambassador team
• Oversees large-scale, campus-wide event planning processes, financial resource allocation, and training
• Support assessment projects and data-reporting
• Create a culture of community amongst supervisors by leading bi-weekly, supervisor team meetings, and one supervisor retreat per semester
• Cultivate talent development of professional and student staff
• Support CSE student leader recruitment, on-boarding, and community development
• Lead the creation, planning, and execution of a daytime programming series
• Lead recruitment and training of the CSE Event Support Team
• Lead assessment initiatives with student leaders for all events hosted by the Student Programming Team: individual event assessment, overall calendar of events, event support team onboarding program assessment, SEA team evaluations, event support team experience, and leadership development outcomes
• Supports Homecoming initiatives
• Work with other campus departments on intentional calendar planning and collaboration events
• Provide support in identifying and executing sponsorship opportunities with external constituents
• Serve as the primary contact with talent agencies, managers, and Food City Center staff for all large-scale concerts and speakers
• Serve on university and Student Life committees