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HR Recruitment and Staff Development Coordinator, Division of Enrollment Management (EM) - UTK

Position Number: 6217796
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Human Resources

HR Recruitment and Staff Development Coordinator, Division of Enrollment Management (EM) - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2925
Job Category: Human Resources
Posting Date: 05/08/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1331 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The Division of Enrollment Management (EM) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our HR Recruitment and Staff Development Coordinator position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhance the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, as recognized on the 2024 list.

The target starting salary for this position is $45,000 - $48,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Responsibilities
The Position:

This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

The HR Recruitment & Staff Development Coordinator supports professional development initiatives and recruitment efforts within the division. This role coordinates logistics for the Grow 360 Professional Development Program, annual meetings, leadership retreats, and training events, including vendor management, scheduling, and content creation. They assist with division-wide assessments to identify professional development needs and collaborate with HR and communications teams to promote opportunities. Additionally, the coordinator manages logistics for talent searches, including developing search committees, coordinating interviews, and conducting reference checks. They actively source and engage candidates for leadership and specialized positions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and facilitating recruitment logistics, such as travel and interview arrangements.

Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:

Associate's degree with 5+ years of office experience or,

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of office experience

Must have experience in a customer service focused environment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree-

4+ years of professional HR experience (recruitment, compensation, learning & development, and/or employee relations)

Experience in Higher Education

Experience working with IRIS (SAP), Taleo, and/or Oracle.

Experience using spreadsheets, extracting data, and running reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent customer service, written and oral communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks, relationships and other competing priorities within tight deadlines.

Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).

Strong proofreading and editing skills with careful attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Ability to interpret policy and analyze reports.

Ability to interact with constituents from all levels of the campus community.

Ability to advise on alternative recruitment practices.

Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to proactively resolve issues and seek answers.

Due to the sensitive nature of personnel issues this position holder must be professional and discrete.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of employment related federal and state law.

Knowledge of IRIS (SAP) and/or DASH.

Knowledge of recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups.

Knowledge of higher education organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures is preferred.

Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving travel and/or employment is preferred.

Benefits:

University of Tennessee employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:

Generous paid leave, accruing up to 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually, plus 14 paid holidays and administrative closing days

Flexible work arrangements, offering a hybrid schedule to most team members

Education benefits for employees and their dependents at UT System campuses

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, including 401(k), 403(b), etc.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Employee discounts to attractions, services, and goods

The Division

The Enrollment Management (EM) division comprises more than 190 full-time staff who serve our students through the following departments and functions: Undergraduate Admissions, International Recruitment, Transfer Center, One Stop Student Services, Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Center for Financial Wellness, University Registrar, Pre-college Research Excellence Programs, EM Research & Analytics, EM Communications, and EM Operations. The Division of Enrollment Management is committed to our Vision, Mission and Values. We are passionate about fulfilling our land-grant mission of accessible education and making an impact that will transform lives through the student experience.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state of Tennessee's flagship university and is classified as a Carnegie Research 1 institution. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation is key to our mission. UT enrolls over 35,000 students (more than 6000 graduate/professional students) at its Knoxville campus. Led by the example of our Chancellor's Cabinet and their Principles for Engagement, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, builds and supports an inclusive community that provides opportunities to lead, serve and engage as Volunteers and citizens. We strive to create a welcoming community rich with diverse experiences. We seek colleagues who are committed to teamwork and have a passion for working with and serving all constituents. We especially seek candidates who have an ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the goals of the university.

The Knoxville Community: Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville has a metropolitan statistical area population of more than 850,000 people. We enjoy a dynamic culture that includes numerous theaters and museums, a vibrant and diverse music scene including a symphony orchestra and an opera company, world-class restaurants, numerous cultural festivals and an active downtown market square. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains, and a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter detailing relevant experience along with a resume and the name, e-mail address, and telephone number of three to five professional references. References will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.

About Us
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!

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