Chief of Staff – Transportation Research
University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Knoxville • Tennessee • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Guiding human resources functions, organizational development initiatives, and administrative processes across assigned programs
- Managing complex and high-visibility projects involving state agency partnerships, research initiatives, and large-scale public programs
- Coordinating stakeholders across the university, government agencies, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with university, state, and federal requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Business, Public Administration, Human Resources, Engineering, or a related field
- Five years of progressively responsible work in operations, human resources, project management, or a related administrative field
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Sound judgment and confidentiality when addressing sensitive matters
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity software
- 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
Benefits
- Career development and coaching
- Continued education
- Extensive list of development and training possibilities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementoperations managementhuman resources managementorganizational developmentadministrative processesresearch initiativescompliancestakeholder coordinationconfidentialityjudgment
Soft Skills
organizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritieswritten communicationverbal communication