Community Development Assistant Jobs in Tennessee

Job Description
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 & Development

• Directly hires, selects, trains, schedules, and evaluates Office Assistants for the 24-hour desk operations and post office operations.
• Provides supervision of the RA staff in the absence of the Hall Director.
• Utilizes multiple software systems, including but not limited to eRezLife, StarRez, CS Gold, School Dude, SC Logic, SharePoint, Maxient, to manage daily operations, staffing, and reporting.
• Coordinates employee scheduling for desk and post office coverage.
• Manages and verifies student employee payroll and timesheets.
• Reviews daily operational logs and ensures consistent desk and post office functionality.
• Facilitates monthly staff meetings and ongoing training sessions for all student employees to support continuous development and operational excellence.
• Oversees key and key card inventory by conducting audits.
• Coordinates building-wide safety protocols including semesterly fire drills, health and safety inspections, and evaluation reporting.

Community Development & Well-Being

• Oversee the day-to-day operations that positively contribute to the ongoing community development and well-being through programming attendance and support.
• Maintain a high visibility and accessible presence within the residence halls to engage with students and staff, fostering a sense of community including daily office hours and regular evening program attendance.
• Lead and manage on-call crisis response and emergency situation, ensuring timely and effective resolution to ensure resident safety and wellbeing.
• Orchestrating fire drills and evacuation reports each semester.
• Coordinate follow up with reporting protocols including, CSA/Clery Act, student transports, and distressed student protocols.

Student Conduct & Crisis Management

• Serve as the primary conduct officer for residence hall policy violations.
• Facilitate conduct meetings with students, determine responsibility, and assign appropriate educational sanctions in alignment with department policies.
• Track and ensure completion of sanctions, maintain timely and accurate documentation, and manage all case information using the Maxient conduct management system.
• Promote a safe and secure living environment by conducting regular building walkthroughs and inspections.
• Participate in area coverage schedule to respond to crises, student behavior concerns and facility issues outside of regular hours.
• Serves on overnight and 24-hour weekend on-call departmental rotation system for an area of residence halls.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree - Those with a graduation date of May 2026 are welcome to apply
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Verbal and non- verbal communication skills; ability to us a computer; Solid administrative skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to supervise staff

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: Master's Degree
• Experience: Experience in residence life, counseling or related field

Work Location

• Location: UT Knoxville - University Housing
• Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range: MR07
• Anticipated hiring range:
  • Masters - $46,000
  • Bachelors - $44,000
• 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. Position will remain open until filled.

• 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.
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 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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