Operational and Travel Support Specialist: Tickle College of Engineering - at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Oct, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

20 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Event Planning, Travel Management, Purchasing, Policy Interpretation, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

This position serves as a key administrative operations support within the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE), reporting directly to the Administrative Services Manager (ASM). The position is responsible for providing direct administrative, operational, and event management support in cross-functional office areas. This role is the primary point of contact for TCE administrative units’ office's travel needs. As the primary point of contact for designated units, this role is responsible for managing complex assignments, performing high volume purchasing, and providing high-level administrative support to senior leadership, including but not limited to the Kao Innovation Collaboration Studio (KICS), Interdisciplinary Senior Design Program (ISD) and the office of Engineering Professional Practice (EPP). This person interprets policies, procedures, regulations, and rules and assists faculty, staff, students, and contingent workers in understanding these requirements. All duties and responsibilities are expected to be completed with minimal oversight or supervision. 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. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Responsibilities

Provides administrative, operational, and event management support for the Tickle College of Engineering, serving as the primary contact for travel needs. Manages complex assignments and high-volume purchasing while supporting senior leadership and interpreting institutional policies.