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Baker School Student Assistant
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Job ID 6498
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 1
Employer Howard H Baker Jr. School for Public Policy
Date Posted Oct 27, 2026
Category Administrative
Job Description

At the Baker School, our mission is to graduate skilled public problem solvers, grounded in the legacy of Howard H. Baker, Jr. and prepared to take leadership roles in their communities. The school is hiring student assistants to support our needs. 

  • Manning welcome desk, greeting guests and answering questions
  • Answering phones, printing/copying documents, and other office duties
  • Data management
  • Assisting in room set up and break down for special events and classes
  • Maintaining supplies
  • Helping manage and record inventory

Hours will be 6-15 hours per week and vary depending on student course schedules but will include some daytime, evening, and minimal weekends. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 

  • Enrolled as a Howard Baker School or Institute of American Civics undergraduate student in good academic standing at the University of Tennessee with a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Good organizational skills with attention to detail and self-motivated
  • Positive attitude and professional demeanor
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills
  • Reliable and flexible during periods of change

Preferred Skills: Canva, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

To apply, please upload your resume, a cover letter telling us why you want to work here and current class schedule, including any times or dates outside of class that you would be unavailable to work, such as club meeting times, other job shifts, vacations, etc.  

Once applications are reviewed we will reach out by email to schedule an interview.

Evaluation Procedure

 

Team meetings monthly and evaluations each semester for feedback and job performance.

 

Available Openings 5
Hours 6.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $11.00/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Gina Hale
Contact Email ghale3@utk.edu
Work Location 1640 Cumberland Ave Baker School of Public Policy_02_211 Knoxville Tennessee 37996
Phone N/A
Fax N/A
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