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Student Engagement & Operations Assistant [CR]
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Job ID 6061
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer UT Success Academy
Date Posted Feb 19, 2025
Category Event Management
Job Description

The UT Success Academy Student Engagement & Operations Assistant is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing events that support the Academy’s mission to foster student success and community engagement. In this role, you will assist in hosting events, supporting daily operations, providing administrative assistance, and promoting engagement. This position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented student passionate about enhancing the student experience and contributing to a supportive academic community. 

Job Requirements

Responsibilities 

1. Event Planning and Execution 

  • Coordinate and execute events, and gatherings for UT Success Academy. 

  • Manage events through all project phases: Conception & Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Assessment. 

  • Manage logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, equipment setup, catering, and communication plans. 

  • Assist with event promotion via social media, email newsletters, and other marketing tools. 

  • Attend events to provide on-site support, including setup, guest greeting, and post-event wrap-up. 

2. Student Engagement and Communication 

  • Serve as a point of contact, answering questions and providing information on Academy programs and events. 

  • Maintain communication with Academy members via newsletters, social media, and announcements. 

  • Promote student involvement in Academy resources, events, and engagement opportunities. 

3. Administrative and Operational Support 

  • Manage the UTSA inbox, sort and direct emails, and assist with appointment scheduling. 

  • Complete event proposals, reflections 

  • Support Academy staff with special projects, materials preparation, data entry, and maintaining organized Academy spaces. 

4. Data Management and Reporting 

  • Track student participation, event attendance, and engagement metrics. 

  • Compile data for end-of-semester reports and support staff with assessments and program evaluations. 

  • Conduct occasional surveys and gather feedback from students to enhance Academy programs. 

5. Team Collaboration and Special Projects 

  • Collaborate with UT Success Academy staff and peer mentors on student engagement initiatives. 

  • Contribute creative ideas during team meetings to support student success. 

  • Assist with outreach efforts and participate in special projects that further the Academy’s mission. 

Evaluation Procedure

Student employees will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and will have bi-weekly meetings witht the supervisor to talk about opportunities for improvement. At the end of the semester, students will have a semester evaluation. 

Available Openings 2
Hours 8.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $13.00/hour, 13.00
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Donovan Johnson
Contact Email djohn217@utk.edu
Work Location Knoxville 37921
Phone 8659744071
Fax N/A
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