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Student Success Recruiter: Tickle College of Engineering - UTK

Position Number: 6396984
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Student Success Recruiter: Tickle College of Engineering - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 4097
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 07/21/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 823 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)

Job Description
The Tickle College of Engineering, Office of Student Success at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a full-time Student Success Recruiter. This position supports the Tickle College of Engineering's Office of Student Success initiatives with a priority on recruitment. The Student Success Recruiter develops and coordinates strategic recruitment initiatives for the college designed to attract competitive in and out of state students. Assists with establishing college recruitment goals by leveraging data from assessments (ACT & SAT) and in collaboration with the university recruitment activities to develop recruitment plans. The recruiter works closely with the Director of Student Success as well as other college units (e.g. Communications, Academic and Student Affairs) in support of long- and short-term goals and activities to enhance recruitment and retention of students. Counsels a diverse set of prospective students and parents. Represents TCE at recruitment events. Supervises the Engineering Ambassador program, including recruitment and training of ambassadors and establishing protocols and schedules. Coordinates and manages recruitment schedule of travel, visits, and general office duties. Prepares documentation and digital content for use in recruitment activities. Keeps a database of activities and reviews and assesses impact of activities through surveys and other data.

Responsibilities

Represents TCE at recruitment events.
Executes an outreach plan, including outbound contacting of students and counselors.
Creates and fosters partnerships with high school counselors, alumni, community college partners, and the community.
Gives presentations, support ongoing recruitment events, develop new initiatives, and serves as liaison with faculty and staff involved with the admissions process.
Coordinates with the admissions office and the college-relevant offices and student success committees (e.g., Access and Engagement, Communications, Advising) as well as the Academic and Student Affairs main office to stay well informed about college priorities and initiatives to enable strategic planning of annual recruitment activities.
Plans and executes the strategic visits and assesses success in the form of an annual report
Supervises Engineering Ambassadors, including developing and leading recruitment process; training incoming and returning ambassadors; scheduling tours and visits; approving payroll; providing guidance during weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in any field

Experience:

2-4 years of experience in admissions, visitor/information services, outreach, or advising at a regionally accredited college or university.
Student worker experience or volunteer work in college admissions, recruitment, and peer counseling/advising will be considered.
Corporate recruiting will also be considered if minimum 2-4 years.
Experience giving oral presentations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Attention to detail, writing, listening and interpersonal skills.
Ability to independently and strategically plan visits, events and presentations for prospective students.
Ability to lift, transport and distribute objects up to 25 pounds.
Oral presentation/public speaking skills.
Knowledge of university admissions process.
Ability to problem solve and research solutions.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's Degree in any field

Experience:

Experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data driven decision making and relationship building.
Territory management, report building and maintenance, and the use of data driven decision making for planning and strategy development.
Student worker supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of university admissions, financial aid and travel policies.
Ability to work with new technologies to enhance recruitment.

Work Location:

Location: Knoxville, TN
Onsite

Compensation and Benefits:

UT market range: MR08
Anticipated hiring range: $50,000 - $55,000
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions:

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.

Resume
Cover Letter
List of 3 Professional References

About Us
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 that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs.

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.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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