Assistant Director STAR Team - Enrollment Management - UTK

The Office of Visitor Center in Enrollment Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Assistant Director- STAR Team 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 2026 list.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $60,000. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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 to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

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.

The Office of Visitor Center in Enrollment Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications and nominations for our Assistant Director- STAR Team position.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, admissions, enrollment management, student leadership, event management, community engagement, or a related field.
• Experience supervising student employees or student leaders.

• Ability to inspire, supervise, mentor, and develop student leaders.
• Knowledge of student development theory and leadership development practices.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across campus and with external partners.
• Knowledge of higher education recruitment, enrollment management, and access initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple large-scale programs simultaneously.
• Ability to develop operational processes, training programs, and assessment plans.
• Skill in event planning, logistics, and program management.
• Ability…