Multicultural Student Life Coordinator

Position Announcement

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Multicultural Student Life

Multicultural Student Life within the Division of Student Life invites applications for the position of Coordinator for Multicultural Student Life. The Division of Student Life seeks a student-centered leader who can work closely with multiple student organizations to coordinate programs and services that impact student engagement and success. The coordinator is responsible for coaching student organizations and assisting the department in the planning, production, and assessment of programs and initiatives. This position also provides direct supervision to a graduate assistant.

Multicultural Student Life curates experiences through our programs, initiatives, partnerships, and resources. We connect students to community and create agency that reminds students that they can show up on Rocky Top with whatever identities they hold and find a place that celebrates who they are and supports them during their tenure at the University of Tennessee.

Learn more about our team and values at multicultural.utk.edu/about.

The Position: The coordinator is an integral part of the Multicultural Student Life team. A successful candidate must be able to work independently or within a group dynamic to accomplish departmental and divisional goals and objectives. This position will work with both campus and community partners to support, educate, and connect students to programs and resources. To align with the culture of assessment within the Division of Student Life, the coordinator will assess learning outcomes of events, programs, and services by utilizing technology such as Campus Labs to compile program/event statistics each semester for the annual report.

Responsibilities:

·         Providing guidance and direct support to student organizations

·         Planning, production, marketing, and assessment of programs and activities

·         Organize annual conferences and cultural celebrations.

·         Host weekly and in some cases bi-weekly meetings with student organizations and student organization leaders.

·         Develop initiatives focused on supporting and expanding programs and services for all student populations.

·         Collaborate with faculty, professional staff, and students to develop and deliver cultural programs and services to various majors, classes, organizations, and departments.

·         Negotiate contractual terms with agents.

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 14 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of over 36,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within