Coordinator of Student Involvement
University of Tennessee Athletic Marketing Department
The Coordinator for Student Involvement supports student engagement and campus involvement through direct advising, leadership development, event coordination, and community partnerships. This position plays a key role in empowering student organizations and fraternity/sorority chapters by fostering safe, inclusive, and values-driven experiences. The Coordinator manages daily advising responsibilities for a governing Greek council (IFC or CPC), oversees civic engagement programming and reporting, and supports major campus events. Additionally, the Coordinator collaborates with campus and community partners to expand opportunities for service, leadership, and meaningful student involvement that supports retention and holistic development.
The Coordinator for Student Involvement supports student engagement and campus involvement through direct advising, leadership development, event coordination, and community partnerships. This position plays a key role in empowering student organizations and fraternity/sorority chapters by fostering safe, inclusive, and values-driven experiences. The Coordinator manages daily advising responsibilities for a governing Greek council (IFC or CPC), oversees civic engagement programming and reporting, and supports major campus events. Additionally, the Coordinator collaborates with campus and community partners to expand opportunities for service, leadership, and meaningful student involvement that supports retention and holistic development.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in a student leadership/advising position (undergraduate experience may count).
• - Knowledge of student life, fraternity/sorority operations, and community engagement.
• - Ability to advise and support diverse student populations.
• - Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• - Ability to think critically, manage multiple priorities, and navigate sensitive issues.
• - Proficiency in event planning, use of engagement platforms, and service tracking systems.
Application Process: Qualified candidates must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume.
Applicant Deadline: Review of applicant will begin immediately and continue until the candidates have been identified.
Minimum hiring rate $37,705.02 (Market Range 07) – Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• - Serve as the primary advisor for a fraternity or sorority governing council (IFC or CPC), including officer training, policy adherence, risk management, and judicial processes.
• - Conduct regular meetings with council leadership and maintain strong partnerships with chapter advisors and national headquarters.
• - Support the Assistant Director of Student Involvement in facilitating leadership development, training, and recognition initiatives for student organizations and FSL chapters.
• - Serve as a resource to general student organizations regarding programming, compliance, and organizational development.
• - Disseminate and interpret university policies as they relate to student involvement, event planning, and organizational conduct.
• - Assist in implementing inclusive and equitable practices across student organizations and fraternity/sorority life.
• - Serve as the primary contact for UT Promise service tracking, maintaining accurate and timely records.
• - Build and maintain relationships with campus departments and off-campus organizations to provide meaningful service opportunities.
• - Coordinate Service Saturdays and other civic engagement initiatives that encourage student participation in community-based learning.
• - Work with UT System partners and UTM Financial Aid to ensure students meet service requirements tied to scholarships or support programs.
• - Review and approve student organization and FSL events in line with university policy and risk management practices.
• - Coordinate and support student-led events, campus-wide programs, and signature initiatives such as Welcome Weekend, I Heart UTM Week, and Greekfest.
• - Foster faculty/staff engagement in student organization programming by building strong advising relationships.
• - Provide hands-on support in setup, execution, and post-event evaluation for involvement-based programs.
• - Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to student involvement, service, and program participation.
• - Support institutional reporting by providing accurate records of events, community service, and student engagement outcomes.
• - Help evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• - Contribute to division-wide initiatives and assist with special projects as needed.
• - Represent Student Involvement on university or community committees.
• - Provide emergency response or support when called upon.