As an integral member of the RecSports Department, this person will support onboarding, training, and event planning. This position will focus on the development of over 400 student employees.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Experience working with students and/or student groups in a university campus recreation program or working with human resources within a college setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work with diverse constituencies, prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations, work with limited supervision, supervise, and delegate work to student staff, exercise good judgment, handle different situations with confidence and leadership, and be flexible; Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities; Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft office suite; Strong skills in verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal relationships.

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: Experience working with students in university campus recreation program; Experience supervising student employees; Presentation and team building facilitation experience.

Work Location

• Location: 2111 Volunteer Blvd room 204
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: 08
• Anticipated hiring range: $48,000-$52,000
• 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 on or before August 14, 2026

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 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 a transformative Volunteer 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.

• Supervises the RecSports Employee Council (REC), providing leadership and direction for all council initiatives.
• Recruit/hire/train/oversee student employees.
• Develops and implements a robust training and development program for all student staff tailored to enhance career readiness competencies. Coordinates three key department signature events
• Ensures ongoing compliance with university-mandated training, managing the renewal process for all student staff.
• Establishes and oversees a student staff evaluation process to assess and document skills development and competency acquisition.
• Collaborates with the assistant director to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure and report on the success of the student staff program.
• Designs and implements a comprehensive orientation program to integrate new hires into the department effectively.
• Manages selection, purchasing, and distribution of student staff apparel.
• Manage alumni engagement efforts by keeping accurate records and connecting with alum to foster ongoing involvement, mentorship opportunities, and support for current students.