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Business Communication Studio Coordinator, Professional & Career Development: Haslam College of Business - UTK

Position Number: 6122298
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Career Counseling and Placement

Business Communication Studio Coordinator, Professional & Career Development: Haslam College of Business - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 2460
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 04/02/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1000 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
Regular Full-Time, Market Range 8

The Haslam College of Business (HCB) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a Business Communication Studio (BCS) Coordinator (Full-time, Exempt) in the Professional and Career Development Office. Reporting to the Career Development Manager, the Business Communication Studio Coordinator position leads professional development and business communication opportunities for Haslam College of Business (HCB) undergraduate students. In particular, the coordinator will oversee the daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and effective communication across various departments. An area of focus will be collaborating with the BUAD 200 and 300 course coordinators for providing insight, strategic information and applied concepts pertaining to professional and career development. Furthermore, the BCS Coordinator will teach one class section of BUAD 200 or 300 each semester. This role will impact 2000+ students yearly in the Haslam College of Business. This position will define learning objectives and conduct needs assessments based on BUAD 200 & 300 coordinator's recommendations, best practices to adopt, and modify content to improve studio and learning outcomes. In addition, this role will support strategic design and development of services and/or programs that will expand the professional development of HCB students. This position works with external partners and industry professionals to enrich studio content and professional development events such as career fairs and community service projects.

Responsibilities

Studio Management
- Identify and hire qualified peer communication consultants
- Manage budgets for peer advisor payroll and BCS needs.
- Oversee technology maintenance needs in collaboration with appropriate university departments.
- Manage and oversee all aspects of BCS scheduling, including individual or event planning.
- Give ongoing formal and informal feedback to peer communication consultants, peer mentors,
- BUAD 200 & 300 Coordinators to increase learning outcomes for HCB students.
- Create and maintain an environment of quality that incorporates new trends and best practices for overall program effectiveness.
Supervision / Leadership
- Train and supervise team of Undergraduate Business students who are hired as a peer communication consultant and peer mentors to ensure they have the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively deliver business communication instruction.
- Provide ongoing feedback to improve instructional quality and uphold business professional communication best practices.
- Identify and nurture potential leaders within the BCS, providing them with additional responsibilities and training to support future program success.
- Meet 1:1 with peer mentors 1 - 2 times per semester individually for leadership development and guidance.
Communication Management
- Create and edit BCS communication materials, including presentations, videos and written content to assist in the training and subject matter development for the PCC's.
- Collaborate with BUAD 200 & 300 Coordinators for any course assignment needs and establish a strategic schedule to ensure student needs are met.
- Build and cultivate relationships with external partners while closely monitoring professional culture shifts to maintain professional communication best practices.
Assessment and Data Reporting
- Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of data related to BCS efficiency, student experience, and number of student appointments
- Provide collected data to direct supervisor or Director of Career and Professional Development for annual reporting
College and PCD Project Support
- Collaborate with PCD staff for strategic design and development of services and/or programs that will expand the professional development of HCB students.
- Assist with other college/department events, as BCS schedule allows.
- Teach one section of BUAD 200 / 300 each semester.
- Meet 1:1 or in groups with students regarding professional development & career-related topics in both scheduled and drop-in settings.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:

Master's degree required in Business, English, Communications, Education, or related field
3 years of experience required in education (preferably in a university setting). These 3 years should include:
- At least 1 year of teaching experience (can be as a contingent faculty or GTA)
- At least 1 year working with students, employees, or clients in a 1:1 setting
Program management and assessment experience
Excellent communication and experience with business communication (ie: resumes, cover letters, executive summaries)

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

Experience working with undergraduate business students preferred
Experience in career coaching or related area preferred
Experience working with business executives/recruiters from a wide range of companies/industries preferred
At least one year of supervision experience (student workers, GTA, overseeing a program/event where other's reported to you)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

Knowledge of career or professional development topics and trends
Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully collaborate with and engage faculty, administrators, employers and advise/mentor students
Knowledge of course technology (ie: Canvas, Blackboard, Salesforce/VolConnect)

Preferred:

Ability to advocate for students from all backgrounds
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Career Services software (ie: CSO, Handshake, Symplicity, 12Twenty)
Knowledge of Gallup CliftonStrengths

Application Process:
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required minimum qualification, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

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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