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University of Tennessee, Knoxville · 1 week ago

Transdisciplinary Program Coordinator - College of Law - UT

Knoxville, TN

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a prominent educational institution seeking a Transdisciplinary Program Coordinator for the Appalachian Justice Research Center. The role involves supporting the center's programmatic and administrative needs, coordinating teaching and research activities, and managing outreach efforts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Course Coordination (50%): The TPC will be responsible for all logistics related to the planning and implementation of the Appalachian Justice Research Lab (AJRL) course. This includes supporting the co-directors and AJRL instructors on course development, managing the course preparation timeline, recruiting students, coordinating AJRL events and travel logistics throughout the semester, tracking the AJRL budget and expenses, and all other tasks related to the AJRL

Administrative Duties ( 25 %): The TPC will be responsible for supporting AJRC's general administrative functions including managing the co-directors' calendars, scheduling meetings, ordering supplies, communicating with other UT staff, faculty, and departments, and other administrative tasks as needed

Research Project Coordination (15%): The TPC will support the Transdisciplinary Program Manager to shepherd research projects from start to finish. The TPC will work with research teams to meet project deliverables, develop project timelines, track progress, and monitor project budgets

Outreach and Events Planning (1 0 %): The TPC will identify and participate in tabling/outreach opportunities on campus and in the community. The TPC will also support the Transdisciplinary Program Manager in planning for both small and large events, including guest speaker engagements, presentations, receptions, and conferences

Qualification

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsExperience in community organizationsMulti-tasking abilityInterest in AJRC missionCollaboration skillsAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree

One year of relevant experience

Strong organizational skills

Strong capacity to collaborate with leaders in affected communities

Ability to adapt quickly to changing and growing center priorities

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple overlapping deadlines

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Demonstrated interest in AJRC's mission

Preferred

Two years of relevant experience

Experience working in community-based organizations in the region

Benefits

Career development and coaching

Continued education

An extensive list of development and training possibilities

Company

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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As the state’s land grant, research-intensive institution, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a university that leads.

Founded in 1794

Knoxville, TN, US

10001+ employees

https://www.utk.edu

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