University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Job Description

Depending on the residence hall there are 8 - 22 Resident Assistants and one full-time Assistant Hall Director. Supervising responsibilities include the selection, training and evaluation of these staff members. In addition, the Hall Director works closely with the building facilities and maintenance staff and housekeeping supervisor to ensure that all resident issues and needs are resolved and followed up in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and administering a comprehensive residence life program focused on community development and student contact in residence halls housing between 517 and 1,084 predominantly undergraduate students.
• Serve as the catalyst for student contact and development in the community and are designated as front-line staff members for staff supervision and development, student discipline, program development, on-call crisis protocol and facility management.
• Provide support to students experiencing academic challenges, mental health concerns, roommate conflicts, and personal concerns.
• Responsible for the selection, training, evaluation, and development of Assistant Hall Directors, Resident Assistants, and Office Assistants.
• Foster residence hall community through direct contact with residents through routine daily interactions is expected.
• Instruct a section of the Resident Assistant Symposium each spring semester as a part of the RA Selection process.
• Serve on the Area Coverage rotation for an area of campus.
• Maintain a strong relationship with administrative services, housing services, and finance units within University Housing.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required at the time of application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Skilled in training and supervising staff

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree

Experience in residence life, counseling or related field

Work Location

• Onsite position located in Knoxville, TN.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hiring range:
  • Bachelor's degree $47,500
  • Master’s degree $50,000
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Application Instructions

Please complete the on-line application for full consideration. Applicants must include a cover letter, resume and a list of at least three references (with current e-mail address and phone number/s) in the application file. A review of all applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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.

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.

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