University of Tennessee College of Arts & Sciences

Accounting Manager

• Provides effective and efficient post-award support for externally funded research, extension and teaching activities while ensuring compliance.
• Establishes goals, initiatives, priorities, policies, and strategic planning for SPA.
• Oversees the compliance of all grant and contract funding, including the set-up, invoicing, compliance, close-out, and audit for all federal, state, local, and private grants for all research, teaching, and outreach extramural funding at UTIA.
• Provides leadership in identifying, evaluating, and deploying best practices and innovative processes to support the education and research missions of UTIA.
• Trains, partners, and leads change management efforts to improve effectiveness, efficiency, compliance, education, and customer service aspects of sponsored project accounting.
• Leads a team of 5-6 professional accounting staff; directs onboarding, training, supervision, and performance management.
• Conducts and monitors compliance activities, interprets and applies fiscal regulations, oversees audits, and initiates corrective actions.
• Engages and collaborates with stakeholders, including faculty, researchers, departmental accounting staff, UTK campus administration, and external sponsors.
• Provides strategic oversight of post-award fiscal administration including approval of ledger reconciliations, invoicing, letter of credit draws, HR and payroll transactions, account close out, and managing accounts receivable.

Director, Sponsored Projects Accounting

Counselor

• This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.
• Part of the centralized team within One Stop Student Services providing a student-focused approach to quality service supporting recruitment, retention, and graduation.
• Cross trained to provide front-line support to students (prospective, current, former, alumni), parents/families, and other campus community members in areas of Undergraduate Admissions, University Registrar, Financial Aid and Scholarships, and the Bursar.
• Answer questions of significant breadth and depth related to the offices as well as facilitate transactions.
• First level of student contact providing general information and inquiries, acting as a triage for complex enrollment issues, solving end to end issues, and elevating complex issues to appropriate specialists.
• Attend meetings, events, and functions on and off campus and work weekends and evenings as required.

One Stop Counselor

QA Engineer

• Ensure financial compliance with university fiscal policies and federal, state, and local requirements related to sponsored projects.
• Monitor and test departmental compliance; identify vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.
• Develop and conduct training programs for sponsored projects accounting and track training outcomes.
• Use data analytics to develop reports to monitor high-risk areas and collaborate with units to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with HURON and DASH to develop reports and program changes to improve compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate departmental financial compliance reviews and audit activities; coordinate documentation for external audits.
• Outreach to faculty and staff regarding compliance concerns; notify campus of policy and regulation changes.
• Represent Division of Research Administration in meetings and work on ad hoc projects as assigned.

Accounting Quality Assurance Specialist

Content Marketing Manager

• Creates, updates, and maintains content for departmental websites
• Creates content for the college and its administrative unit websites
• Creates and maintains digital content plan for each department that works within the college's overarching content plan as well as meets the strategic priorities of the departments
• Maintains analytics data for websites and emails for the college's departments and uses this data to build content plans and distribution models for digital content
• Finds opportunities to cross-post content from departmental websites to other digital platforms including the college's digital platforms as appropriate
• Works with digital team to plan and coordinate larger departmental website redesigns as needed
• Works individually with faculty to setup and train them on use of personal research websites
• Uses email marketing platforms to create e-newsletters for departments and college as needed while using analytics to determine the most-relevant and impactful content
• Coordinates social media posts for departmental social media accounts and coordinates with Social Media Manager for cross posting to college social channels
• Meets as part of a team and individually with clients about ongoing digital projects
• May work on video projects for the college and departments as assigned

Digital Content Specialist, Engineering Communication

Administrative Assistant

• Provide executive-level administrative support to multiple ORIED leaders as part of the Shared Administrative Services team
• Scheduling support: calendar/time management, scheduling meetings with multiple executive attendees, prioritizing requests, and monitoring schedules
• Meeting support: plan, coordinate, and manage logistics for internal and external meetings (in-person and virtual), including catering, room reservations, parking, and technology setup
• Travel support: plan and schedule travel, complete registrations and reservations, process travel reimbursements
• Communication support: draft correspondence, prepare agendas and itineraries, serve as point of contact for attendees
• Team support: coordinate routine tasks, database entry, report updates, and shared resource management
• General office support: liaise with RFA team on budgets, accounts, contracts, supplies, HR issues, and budget charge reviews
• Event planning and execution: identify/reserve venues, coordinate catering and transportation, manage audiovisual needs, and provide on-site event management
• Team improvement: analyze information, recommend process changes, and share best practices
• Other duties as assigned, including temporarily assuming additional administrative duties during vacancies

Administrative Coordinator

Operations

• The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Operations Coordinator position. We are seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to enhance the accessibility of higher education, fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment, and improving the recruitment and graduation of our students.
• The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers, as recognized on the 2025 list.
• The minimum starting salary for this position is $48,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.

Operations Coordinator

• This is an on-campus position with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility.
• The counselor will be part of the centralized team within the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships that will be independently responsible for awarding federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships and ensuring that these awards meet all applicable regulations.
• The counselor is expected to have a high level of technical knowledge and expertise in federal and state regulations and will make independent judgments and decisions.
• The position will serve as advanced level of support to students and families who have in-depth questions or issues regarding their financial aid eligibility or financing their education.
• The incumbent will serve as expert level assistance for students who are referred from the One Stop.
• This position will assist in the development, implementation, and administration of Federal, State and University financial aid programs.

Financial Aid Student Services Counselor

Recruitment

• This position will be an independent, self-driven individual, reporting to the Director of Admissions & Student Engagement in the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music (NLHCOM). This position is the lead recruiter for the NLHCOM and is responsible for administration of the NLHCOM tour program, assisting in leading the NLHCOM Ambassador program, assisting in all audition/interview day planning and execution, and partnering with faculty, staff, and student ambassadors to create meaningful experiences for prospective students.
• As an integral part of the NLHCOM team, the Assistant Director will influence decision making and large-scale planning for students, faculty, and staff. This role requires a high level of organization, creativity, collaboration, innovation, and strategy.
• The Associate will be an integral part of the NLHCOM team with duties including leading recruitment events, tour programs, and CMS administration, and serving as admissions representative for NLHCOM.
• As a part of the team, the role will involve lead recruitment and tour program responsibilities, including travel to events and collaboration with campus partners.
• The 50% Recruitment & Student Engagement and 30% Tour Program & Ambassador Management, 10% Recruitment Administration & Communication, and 10% Community Music School responsibilities are defined in the internal responsibilities.

Assistant Director of Recruitment: Natalie L Haslam College of Music - UTK

Communications

• The Admissions Communications Coordinator is on-campus with some hybrid/remote work schedule flexibility. They create and manage marketing emails, texts, and print materials using CRM systems. They develop strategic communication plans for outreach to prospective students, applicants, and campus partners, maintain the applicant portal and lead generation forms. Key responsibilities include content creation and copywriting, project management and timeline coordination, consulting with campus partners to implement communication needs, monitoring and reporting on content performance, and researching and developing best practices for email and SMS communications. The specialist performs test deployments to ensure content accuracy, prepares queries, coordinates stakeholder proofing, manages the email calendar, troubleshoots issues, generates metrics, and provides guidance on email functionality. This role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement in communication efforts.

Admissions Communications Coordinator

Financial Planning and Analysis

• The Director is responsible for formulating, interpreting, and implementing federal, state, and institutional financial aid policies and takes responsibility for the daily internal operations of the department.
• This role collaborates closely with the Enrollment Management division and other campus partners to support institutional enrollment, retention, and financial wellness goals.
• The Director serves as a key leader in enhancing operational effectiveness, developing staff leadership, and contributing to the university's strategic vision for financial aid and scholarships.
• The Director is responsible for comprehensive planning and execution of key initiatives, major projects, and the work of staff, including senior-level managers.
• The position facilitates coordination and communication between university departments, creating a positive educational experience for students and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.
• The Director provides leadership and strategic support to all aspects of OFAS, including data accuracy and integrity, operational efficiency, compliance with state and federal regulations, and active support of student financial aid data systems, including the OnBase document management system, DASH solutions for federal work-study, scholarship management platforms, and the university's Ellucian Banner student information system.

Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Manage complex financial operations across the Division of Enrollment Management
• Drive data-informed decision-making and ensure fiscal accountability across the division
• Oversee day-to-day activity related to budget and finances, reporting, analysis, and compliance
• The position leads the training and support of divisional staff in understanding and applying university fiscal policies and procedures
• Foster a culture of transparency, efficiency, and proactive financial stewardship throughout the division

Assistant Director, Finance - Enrollment Management

Engineer

• Under general supervision, is responsible for Transportation Modeling and Planning work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
• An employee in this classification acts as an assistant to team lead for a unit responsible for transportation modeling and planning duties. An incumbent may be assigned to work in any area of transportation modeling or planning and may participate in the varied development, monitoring, and coordination of transportation modeling or planning projects. This role requires considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles, methods, and practices of 4-Step travel demand models.
• This position is supervised by the Forecasting Supervisor but the position may work with other offices or as the primary contact on specific research projects and program tasks.
• This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon the continued funding of the grant.

Transportation Engineer

Business Analyst

• This position’s purpose is to create and support 3rd party applications for the University including Interfolio, Elements, WordPress, and others as needed.

Business Analyst: Office of Innovative Technologies - UTK

Software Engineer

• The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) has an innovative and collaborative advising team focused on undergraduate student success, supporting transition to college life, and each student’s undergraduate Volunteer journey. The TCE has professional academic advisors in every major to collaborate with faculty mentors toward the retention and graduation of undergraduate Engineering students. This is an exempt, 12-month, full time, non-tenure track staff position that provides an exciting opportunity to be a part of UT’s Advising strategic plan that integrates academic and career advising with self-exploration, leadership, and experience learning.\n• Reporting to the Director of Engineering Advising for the Tickle College of Engineering, the Academic Advisor will serve as a member the Engineering Advising team. The Advisor will collaborate with students to co-create educational plans in ways that are consistent with their aspirations, interests, strengths, and values- preparing them for a life of learning in a diverse and global society. The Academic Advisor will support students as they transition at various points throughout their academic careers at UT which include:\n• Self- exploration that focuses on strengths, interests, and values\n• Major and career exploration\n• Identification of co-curricular, career and experience learning, and leadership opportunities to support both academic and professional development\n• Selection of major and development of an academic plan that aligns with strengths, aspirations, and abilities