University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Career Development Coordinator – CCI Academic Affairs and Student Success - UTK
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Career Development Coordinator – CCI Academic Affairs and Student Success – UTK
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The Career Development Coordinator supports the professional growth and career readiness of students by devising and leading career events, curating student resources, and managing professional development signature programs like the Mentoring Program and Vols Remote Internship Program. Provides direct student coaching through leading presentations and supporting College of Communication and Information (CCI) Career Drop-In Hours. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, this position designs and coordinates industry‑specific programming—such as job fairs, mingles, and workshops—to connect CCI students with employers and alumni. It also delivers strategic recommendations to the Director to ensure successful execution, optimal outreach, and strong student engagement with all career resources.
Responsibilities
Serve as the College's liaison to the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE), representing CCI's interests in all shared initiatives and coordinating events to maximize student awareness of career resources specific to communication and information disciplines
Collaborate with the CCDAE to co‑develop and promote applicable VolTreks, shadowing opportunities, and tailored workshops, leveraging campus‑wide resources to enhance CCI‑specific career readiness
Design and manage industry specific events focused on connecting CCI students with employers and ensuring career readiness
Assist with planning and participating in targeted industry networking trips led by the Faculty Fellow and CCI Schools
Establish and cultivate relationships with key employers and alumni to actively recruit and schedule their participation in career fairs, classroom sessions, and the Professional Development series
Create and conduct presentations and workshops for FYS courses, professional seminars, student organizations and college courses; collaborate with the CCDAE as needed
Create opportunities to increase student engagement and awareness of the Office of Professional Development and other career resources
Provide drop‑in career advising for CCI students weekly during the semester and career appointments as needed
Consult with and evaluate existing internship partners, identifying challenges and recommending solutions to enhance the quality and viability of internship placements
Identify and cultivate prospective industry partners by analyzing student needs and college priorities. Manage the full‑cycle engagement of these partners—both those recommended by affiliates and those who self‑nominate—through discovery meetings to define and secure meaningful full‑time and internship opportunities for CCI students
Develop and maintain printed and digital student career resources tailored to CCI students
Manage CCI's signature experiential programs, such as the Vols Remote Internship Program, overseeing all logistical aspects from application review and candidate interviews to the successful matching of students with employer partners
Oversee the CCI Mentorship Program by managing the application, matching students and alumni, curating training materials, etc.
Research, collect, and distribute professional opportunities such as internships, jobs, events to CCI students through Handshake Collections, Career Coach Marketing, and CCI schools
Solicit and coordinate content for professional development student spotlights and success stories, curating initial ideas and information to showcase diverse career options and readiness strategies. Subsequently, collaborate with the Communications Specialist, providing them with structured content for final refinement and distribution
Prepare career and internship outcomes data by collecting, tracking, compiling, and analyzing attendance and input survey data, then generating and presenting comprehensive reports to the Director of Career Development to inform strategic planning and resource allocation
Serve as secondary POC for faculty internship coordinators within CCI’s academic units
Maintain a college‑wide tracking system for hands‑on experiences in collaboration with school representatives, providing the Director of Career Development with key insights on student learning and program outcomes.
Serve as point of contact for the CCDAE Career Coach dedicated to supporting CCI students
Proactively meet with the Director of Career Development and Professional Development Series Instructors to assess impact of and maintain curriculum, curate Exploratory Experiences, and secure industry partners for experiences
Work with the Vol Edge team to effectively embed Vol Edge into existing CCI programs, including industry networking trips, internship opportunities, and professional development courses
Maintain relationships with all college personnel and relevant university partners to ensure streamlined career support for CCI students
Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni, ensuring initiatives align with the college's mission and goals for the student experience
Provide targeted career development support for key CCI and School activities. The coordinator will assist with events such as student orientation and visit days by leading introductory career sessions or staffing informational booths, and will participate in community outreach to promote career‑related partnerships.
Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the office and college’s mission
Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, any field (must be completed before or at time of hire)
Experience in higher education or corporate environment mentoring or coaching college students or experience working with others in one‑on‑one and group settings. Student leadership roles will be considered
Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities
Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects or programs simultaneously
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years of experience working in higher education (part‑time work will be considered).
Experience working with college students in a setting related to career development, student life, or student success
Knowledge of employment trends, job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources
Knowledge of a career services management system such as Handshake and the ability to run reports
Skilled in designing and delivering engaging career development workshops and presentations
Work Location On site in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation for this position includes a $50,000 starting salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process The anticipated start date for this position is December 2025. Priority review will be granted to applications received before October 24, 2025. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume and cover letter. Finalists will be required to provide 3 professional references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.
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The Career Development Coordinator supports the professional growth and career readiness of students by devising and leading career events, curating student resources, and managing professional development signature programs like the Mentoring Program and Vols Remote Internship Program. Provides direct student coaching through leading presentations and supporting College of Communication and Information (CCI) Career Drop-In Hours. Reporting to the Director of Career Development, this position designs and coordinates industry‑specific programming—such as job fairs, mingles, and workshops—to connect CCI students with employers and alumni. It also delivers strategic recommendations to the Director to ensure successful execution, optimal outreach, and strong student engagement with all career resources.
Responsibilities
Serve as the College's liaison to the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration (CCDAE), representing CCI's interests in all shared initiatives and coordinating events to maximize student awareness of career resources specific to communication and information disciplines
Collaborate with the CCDAE to co‑develop and promote applicable VolTreks, shadowing opportunities, and tailored workshops, leveraging campus‑wide resources to enhance CCI‑specific career readiness
Design and manage industry specific events focused on connecting CCI students with employers and ensuring career readiness
Assist with planning and participating in targeted industry networking trips led by the Faculty Fellow and CCI Schools
Establish and cultivate relationships with key employers and alumni to actively recruit and schedule their participation in career fairs, classroom sessions, and the Professional Development series
Create and conduct presentations and workshops for FYS courses, professional seminars, student organizations and college courses; collaborate with the CCDAE as needed
Create opportunities to increase student engagement and awareness of the Office of Professional Development and other career resources
Provide drop‑in career advising for CCI students weekly during the semester and career appointments as needed
Consult with and evaluate existing internship partners, identifying challenges and recommending solutions to enhance the quality and viability of internship placements
Identify and cultivate prospective industry partners by analyzing student needs and college priorities. Manage the full‑cycle engagement of these partners—both those recommended by affiliates and those who self‑nominate—through discovery meetings to define and secure meaningful full‑time and internship opportunities for CCI students
Develop and maintain printed and digital student career resources tailored to CCI students
Manage CCI's signature experiential programs, such as the Vols Remote Internship Program, overseeing all logistical aspects from application review and candidate interviews to the successful matching of students with employer partners
Oversee the CCI Mentorship Program by managing the application, matching students and alumni, curating training materials, etc.
Research, collect, and distribute professional opportunities such as internships, jobs, events to CCI students through Handshake Collections, Career Coach Marketing, and CCI schools
Solicit and coordinate content for professional development student spotlights and success stories, curating initial ideas and information to showcase diverse career options and readiness strategies. Subsequently, collaborate with the Communications Specialist, providing them with structured content for final refinement and distribution
Prepare career and internship outcomes data by collecting, tracking, compiling, and analyzing attendance and input survey data, then generating and presenting comprehensive reports to the Director of Career Development to inform strategic planning and resource allocation
Serve as secondary POC for faculty internship coordinators within CCI’s academic units
Maintain a college‑wide tracking system for hands‑on experiences in collaboration with school representatives, providing the Director of Career Development with key insights on student learning and program outcomes.
Serve as point of contact for the CCDAE Career Coach dedicated to supporting CCI students
Proactively meet with the Director of Career Development and Professional Development Series Instructors to assess impact of and maintain curriculum, curate Exploratory Experiences, and secure industry partners for experiences
Work with the Vol Edge team to effectively embed Vol Edge into existing CCI programs, including industry networking trips, internship opportunities, and professional development courses
Maintain relationships with all college personnel and relevant university partners to ensure streamlined career support for CCI students
Build and maintain relationships with employers and alumni, ensuring initiatives align with the college's mission and goals for the student experience
Provide targeted career development support for key CCI and School activities. The coordinator will assist with events such as student orientation and visit days by leading introductory career sessions or staffing informational booths, and will participate in community outreach to promote career‑related partnerships.
Hold membership and participate in professional organizations that are aligned with the office and college’s mission
Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree, any field (must be completed before or at time of hire)
Experience in higher education or corporate environment mentoring or coaching college students or experience working with others in one‑on‑one and group settings. Student leadership roles will be considered
Strong interpersonal skills, including oral, written, and listening communication capabilities
Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects or programs simultaneously
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and employers
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications
One to two years of experience working in higher education (part‑time work will be considered).
Experience working with college students in a setting related to career development, student life, or student success
Knowledge of employment trends, job search strategies and career development theories, best practices, and resources
Knowledge of a career services management system such as Handshake and the ability to run reports
Skilled in designing and delivering engaging career development workshops and presentations
Work Location On site in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Compensation and Benefits Compensation for this position includes a $50,000 starting salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process The anticipated start date for this position is December 2025. Priority review will be granted to applications received before October 24, 2025. For full consideration, applicants must provide a resume and cover letter. Finalists will be required to provide 3 professional references. All applicants must apply online to be considered for this position.
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