Coordinator of Flagship Communities - (Nashville, TN)

Coordinator of Flagship Communities

This position is fully remote based in the Nashville, TN Area.

The Division of Access and Engagement (DAE) is recruiting for a Coordinator of Flagship Communities. Joining DAE at a time of enormous opportunity and impact, the coordinator will support university-community partnerships that build and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships with the 38 Flagship Communities across the state of Tennessee. Reporting to the Director of Flagship Communities, this position provides key support for developing and managing pathways for K-8 students within the Flagship Communities to attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We are searching for one position based in Knoxville, two positions based in West Tennessee, and one position based in Middle Tennessee.

Position Summary

The coordinator will add value to the university’s Flagship Communities by creating a high degree of coordination and support for the campuses and communities while facilitating solutions to shared obstacles, coordinating resources, and communicating best practices. In addition, the coordinator will manage the prioritization of access and engagement initiatives in the K-8 arena for a designated region and set of communities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to build and implement an outreach strategy with the Flagship Communities to provide access and engagement while also leveraging key skills, such as relationship building, partnership development, assessment, and communication of results. A strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and listening to understand is critical to the success of this role.

Key Areas of Accountability

People & Program Leadership

Collaborating with the director, the coordinator will oversee programs and initiatives in Flagship communities that include workshops on college readiness, academic preparedness, and other relevant topics. With a focus on growth and statewide promotion of the university, the successful candidate will help identify, create, and establish new programs that will connect community-based organizations to the university.

Collaborative Relationship Management

Collaboration and relationship management is a critical component of this role. The incumbent should value the importance of relationships, and collaboration required both internal to the university and external to community partners. In addition, the successful candidate should demonstrate the necessary skills to develop and grow partnerships with school systems, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, alumni, and community partners.

Community Engagement

The coordinator is expected to bring the experience necessary to identify and develop relationships with stakeholders who may co-lead educational and engagement sessions and programs as appropriate for the community. The coordinator will promote precollegiate programs with school administrators and the local community, evaluate program impact, track participation across base year and future years, and provide annual assessments of program activities.

Responsibilities include leading, planning, and executing annual events and other comprehensive community initiatives. This position will oversee the organization of major events within their respective regions.

In coordination with Undergraduate Admissions, the coordinator will facilitate UTK Campus visits in each region and manage events with local alumni in each region.

Research and Analysis

Working with the DAE’s assessment team, the Director will facilitate analyses, reports, and evaluations.

Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, particularly working in a remote environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, community partners, and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of relevant work experience

• Experience in admissions, recruitment, or community engagement.

• Experience coordinating academic programs, projects, and events.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute programs or activities involving the campus community and/or external organizations.

• Commitment to providing access, education and opportunities to diverse communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree

• Experience working in educational outreach and pre-collegiate programs.

• Experience with academic programming.

• Experience working with a variety of university-community partnerships with educational, nonprofit, and community-based organizations.

One (1) position based in Knoxville, two (2) positions based in West Tennessee, one (1) position based in Middle Tennessee. Please indicate what location you are applying for.

These positions offer a competitive salary, relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefit package. For additional information or nominations, please contact……. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application on or before May 20, 2024, via our Taleo formal application system. Pleaseinclude a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

About the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is Tennessee’s flagship university and premier public research institution. We are an R-1 land-grant university with approximately 36,000 students, 9,500 faculty and staff, thirteen colleges, and over 300 degree programs. The University is located on a 580-acre campus in the city of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains.