Assistant Hall Director - University Housing - UTK

Assistant Hall Director

The Assistant Hall Director position (AHD) works closely with the Hall Director in the development and administration of a residence life program focused on community development and student contact in residence halls. They will serve as the catalyst for the administrative and operational aspects of the residence hall. In addition, they will work closely with the students and student staff in the buildings to create interactions that promote a positive residence hall experience. The AHD will supervise the front-line staff at the 24-hour desk operations and the staff in the post office that handles and delivers mail and packages six days a week. The AHD is responsible for scheduling and payroll of staff working at the desk and the post office. The AHD works closely with the Hall Director in handling student discipline, on call crisis protocol and ensure that all resident issues and needs are resolved and followed up with in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Staff Supervision

• Directly hires, selects, trains, schedules, and evaluates Office Assistants for the 24-hour desk operations and the post office; coordinate employee scheduling for desk and post office operations; manages and verifies student employee payroll and timesheets; facilitate monthly staff meetings and ongoing training sessions for all student employees to support continuous development and operational excellence; review daily operational logs; oversee key and key card inventory by conducting audits; provides building oversight in the absence of the Hall Director.

Community Development and Well-Being

Student Conduct and Crisis Management

Other

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Location : The position is in Knoxville, TN and onsite.

Compensation and Benefits UT market range :

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 employeesthe Volunteerswho 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 to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

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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