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Tier 3 Innovation & Technology Research Assistant
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Job ID 6456
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 3
Employer Enrollment Management Innovation & Technology
Date Posted Aug 27, 2026
Category IT/Technology
Job Description

Position Summary

This Tier 3 position is intended for returning students who have successfully demonstrated the skills and expectations of the Tier 2 position.

The Tier 3 Innovation & Technology Research Assistant continues the responsibilities of the Tier 1 and Tier 2 positions while taking greater ownership of research assignments, technology evaluations, and innovation projects.

Position Summary

The Tier 3 Innovation & Technology Research Assistant continues the responsibilities of the Tier 1 and Tier 2 positions while taking greater ownership of research assignments, technology evaluations, and innovation projects.

Tier 1 and Tier 2 Responsibilities

Tier 3 students will continue to:

  • Research emerging technologies, AI tools, software products, and vendors.
  • Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources.
  • Develop product and vendor comparisons.
  • Analyze findings and identify advantages, limitations, and potential use cases.
  • Prepare research summaries, comparison materials, and presentations.
  • Participate in meetings, vendor demonstrations, and technology evaluations.
  • Support special projects and innovation initiatives.

Additional Tier 3 Responsibilities

In addition to Tier 1 and Tier 2 responsibilities, Tier 3 students will:

  • Take greater ownership of assigned research and technology evaluation projects from initial research through final summary.
  • Develop initial recommendations based on research and comparison findings.
  • Help identify additional questions, research needs, or next steps for technology evaluations.
  • Prepare and present research findings to the Associate Director of Innovation and Technology and other team members when appropriate.
  • Assist with organizing research and documentation across multiple technology projects.
  • Help provide basic guidance to Tier 1 or Tier 2 student assistants on research assignments when appropriate.
  • Support more complex projects involving multiple technologies, vendors, or information sources.
Job Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to meeting Tier 1 and Tier 2 expectations, the student should demonstrate:

  • Previous successful experience in the Tier 2 role or comparable experience.
  • Ability to independently plan and complete research assignments.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to summarize complex information and develop reasonable initial recommendations.
  • Strong organization and ability to manage multiple assignments.
  • Comfort discussing and presenting research findings.
Evaluation Procedure

The student will receive monthly feedback to discuss current work, progress, questions, and any areas for improvement.

At the end of each semester, a more comprehensive performance review will be completed to discuss strengths, areas for growth, progress toward expectations, accomplishments, and readiness for additional responsibilities as appropriate.

Available Openings 1
Hours 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $12.00/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Sheena Johanns
Contact Email sjohanns@utk.edu
Work Location 116 Student Services Building
Phone N/A
Fax N/A
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