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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Center for Global Engagement
Special Projects Coordinator
Regular Full Time - Non-Exempt
UT Market Range MR6 expected salary $34,000 - $43,000
The Center for Global Engagement, (CGE), is hiring a Special Projects Coordinator to join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering global awareness and academic, personal and professional growth by offering a broad range of study, intern, research and service-learning opportunities outside the United States.
CGE is comprised of seven units (English Language Institute, the International House, International Student and Scholar Services, Programs Abroad, Communications, Global Security, Risk and Resilience, & Global Research, Innovation and Partnerships) who are responsible for working throughout campus, across Tennessee and around the world to provide enriching and diverse international experiences for faculty, students, and scholars.
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 30,000 students, 9500 faculty and staff, 11 colleges, and over 300 degree programs. There are more than 1600 international students and scholars on the UTK campus. The University is located on a 580-acre campus in the city of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains. The University of Tennessee Knoxville campus is seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, and Cincinnati. It is only a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.
Position Summary
The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and assessment of strategic priorities and new initiatives for the Center for Global Engagement. The Coordinator will work closely with the CGE leadership team to identify and support the development and execution of unit strategic priorities and initiatives. The person holding this position will build and foster internal and external partnerships that lead to new collaborations and support existing and new initiatives to aid and accomplish the CGE's goals and strategic plan. As a key priority, the position will develop and lead on-boarding for CGE and coordinate training and professional development programs for all CGE team members with the goal to support and further develop all staff in ways that align with division and university strategic goals and initiatives. The Coordinator will manage committees, focus groups, and student advisory groups that form new initiatives, streamline and improve service opportunities and advise on the global experience. The position will report to the Vice Provost for International Affairs as part of the central administrative office of CGE while working closely with all members of the CGE leadership team in support of the division's strategic global goals and other priorities.
