The A Mocs First Year Coordinator provides key support for Academic Affairs projects with a primary focus on programs and initiatives supporting first‑year Mocs. This role coordinates a wide range of efforts across academic initiatives, student success programs, and community partnerships. The Coordinator also provides operational support, assists with strategic communications, and serves as a central point of contact for campus and community stakeholders engaged in first‑year experience initiatives.

The Coordinator manages day‑to‑day operations for the Assistant Provost for Student Success, ensures effective communication flows across Academic Affairs, supports planning and implementation of strategic initiatives, and oversees several ongoing projects that contribute to the Provost’s academic and student success priorities.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.

Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.

From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/management, communication, psychology or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting executive-level administrators, coordinating projects, staffing committees, and serving as a liaison for major campus initiatives.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience in higher education administration.

Work Location:

• University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, TN Campus
• This is a fully on-site position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• UT Market Range: MR10
• Anticipated hiring salary: $60,250
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Leadership, Management & Administrative Support

• Serves as the primary support to the Assistant Provost for Student Success and community/academic projects.
• Contributes professional expertise to A Moc’s First Year and related projects.
• Coordinates support for QEP and academic initiatives.
• Analyzes and interprets data relevant to major Academic Affairs initiatives.
• Assists in development and monitoring of strategic plans aligned with Academic Affairs.

Liaison & Communication

• Maintains consistent information flow within Academic Affairs to support cohesive operations.
• Acts as a link between QEP/academic projects and campus groups, committees, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Supports and coordinate strategic communications.

Planning & Special Projects

• Staffs and manages assigned special projects.
• Supports first‑year student placement into AMFY Learning Communities and summer orientation.
• Schedules and staffs committees appointed by the Assistant Provost.
• Prepares for, attends, and follows up on meetings.

General Administrative Support

• Assists with calendar management, meeting coordination, communication materials, timelines, surveys, reports, and event support.
• Attends planning meetings and contributes ideas.
• Assists with recordkeeping, lists, phones, and other administrative functions.
• Supports staff and volunteers on event days.

Budget Oversight

• Monitors and maintains AMFY instructor budgets.
• Processes transactions, tracks expenditures, and reconciles accounts.
• Coordinates with internal finance offices to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintains records and generates basic financial reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative processes and office protocol.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or ability to learn productivity software quickly.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to balance multiple high‑priority projects.
• Ability to resolve and mitigate complex or conflicting issues.
• Ability to multitask, manage conflict, and work independently with transparency.

Review of applications will begin January 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.