This Leadership Coach supports the development of a leadership coaching program within the Jones Center for Leadership and Service (JCLS). This position works directly with undergraduate and graduate students to provide individualized, group, and peer-to-peer coaching experiences that support leadership identity, efficacy, and capacity necessary for personal, academic, civic/career outcomes. Reporting to the Assistant Director, this position partners closely with JCLS professional staff to build coaching frameworks, design program infrastructure, and contribute to a culture of intentional leader and leadership development across campus. This position also supports faculty and staff training initiatives, including programs centered on coach-like approaches to leadership and service.

Required Qualifications

• Education: This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: One year of experience coaching, mentoring, or advising undergraduate or high school students. This may include time as a student leader or graduate student.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of coaching principles, frameworks, and ethical practice standards

  • Familiarity with International Coaching Federation (ICF) competencies and credentialing structure

  • Strong interpersonal and active listening skills

  • Ability to build trust and maintain professional coaching relationships with diverse student populations

  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external constituents to foster positive and productive relationships

  • Ability to show initiative, make sound decisions, work independently, and manage multiple priorities

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-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: This position prefers a master's degree in higher education, counseling, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Experience: Professional experience in a higher education or student affairs setting. Experience in the following areas: individual and group coaching with college students; curriculum development and workshop facilitation; advising student organizations or leadership programs; assessment and program evaluation.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Active ICF credential at the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) or Professional Certified Coach (PCC) level

  • Certified CliftonStrengths coach or demonstrated experience using CliftonStrengths as a coaching tool

  • Skilled in leadership development programming and coaching program design

  • Knowledge of student development theory and its application to coaching practice

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant student engagement or coaching management platforms

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville, TN
• Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote: Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR08
• 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 on or before July 5th.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College/Department/Division

The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

Coaching & Program Development:

• Support the design and implementation of a leadership coaching program serving undergraduate and graduate students

• Provide individualized leadership coaching sessions with students focused on developing leadership identity, capacity, and efficacy

• Facilitate group coaching experiences that build community and shared leadership capacity among student participants

• Develop training/programs focused on increasing capacity in students for peer-to-peer leadership coaching in leadership and service contexts

• Partner with the Assistant Director to develop session structures and program infrastructure

• Integrate evidence-based coaching tools and assessments, including CliftonStrengths, into coaching practice as appropriate

• Support the design and facilitation of training for faculty, staff, and student leaders

• Maintain a consistent coaching caseload and manage scheduling, documentation, and follow-up for coaching relationships consistent with the leadership coaching professional practice

• Guide students in establishing and achieving leadership and personal development goals through structured coaching relationships

Training & Facilitation:

• Oversee design and deliver training sessions on leadership coaching topics for undergraduate and graduate students

• Support the facilitation of programs centered on coach-like approaches to leadership and service

• Collaborate with JCLS staff to develop and continuously improve training curriculum and facilitation materials

• Serve as a subject matter expert on coaching philosophy, methodology, and practice within the department consistent with the International Coaching Federation

• Stay current on emerging leadership development theories, coaching practices, and professional certifications relevant to the role

• Represent JCLS in facilitation and training capacities at campus events, retreats, and programs as needed

Strategic Planning & Assessment

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an assessment framework to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the leadership coaching program, including utilizing the GLEAD Dynamic Leadership Assessment

• Collect and analyze data on student coaching engagement, progress, and outcomes to inform program improvements

• Assist with department strategic planning and implementation of initiatives that directly support the leadership and service goals of the University and Division

• Contribute to department-wide assessment efforts to evaluate student learning, student development, and stakeholder perceptions

• Identify trends and recommend improvements to coaching program structures, resources, and delivery methods

• Contribute to publications and communications, including website content, that highlight the coaching program and its outcomes

Leadership & Outreach:

• Collaborate with university and community partners to advance leadership coaching as a complement to curricular and co-curricular programs

• Cultivate relationships with key campus stakeholders to build awareness of and identify students who may benefit from the leadership coaching program

• Conduct outreach and engagement efforts to increase student awareness of and participation in leadership coaching programs and services

• Serve on university and community committees that support leadership development and student engagement at UTK

• Present programs and serve in an advisory capacity as requested by campus, community, and student constituents

• Maintain active professional development and engagement within relevant coaching and leadership professional associations, including the International Coaching Federation (ICF).