Coordinator - East Tennessee - Division of Access & Engagement - UTK

The (3) Coordinators of Flagship Communities serve as key representatives of the Office of Flagship Communities within the Division of Access and Engagement, fostering partnerships with K–12 schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to advance college access and readiness initiatives across the region. These positions coordinate outreach programs, educational events, and community engagement efforts while supporting the University of Tennessee’s mission to expand educational opportunities and strengthen pathways to higher education. One coordinator position will be based in each of the three regions of Tennessee (West, Middle, and East) with occasional travel to Knoxville for staff retreats and programs. The Office of Flagship Communities seeks three (3) full-time Coordinators, one position located in each of the Tennessee regions (West, Middle, and East). Within the Division of Access and Engagement and reporting to the Director of Flagship Communities in the College Access Unit, the Coordinators serve as a representatives of the Office of Flagship Communities, building and sustaining partnerships with assigned Flagship Community K-8 schools/community organizations to support college access and readiness initiatives. The coordinators are responsible for understanding the needs of their region, applying best practices to improve regional engagement efforts, and evaluating and reporting on outreach impact. This position will include occasional evenings, weekends, and travel. 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!