Assistant Director, Academic Initiatives & Recovery

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives in the Academic Success Center. This role leads academic recovery programs, oversees dismissal reinstatement and Undergraduate Council Academic Appeals, and works with campus partners to strengthen student support.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will guide a team of Professional Academic Coaches and drive strategic projects across the center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field or equivalent.
• At least one year in higher education administration or related field.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience with program assessment and data-informed decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Academic Recovery Programs, including dismissal reinstatement and Undergraduate Council Academic Appeals.
• Provide direct supervision to Professional Academic Coaches and support staff.
• Lead strategic initiatives and project management across the Academic Success Center.
• Collaborate with campus partners to improve processes and outcomes.
• Contribute to data and assessment efforts for continuous improvement and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of academic support in edu

Collaboration with campus partners

Effective communication with students

Collaboration with faculty/academics

Data-informed decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for Assistant Director for Academic Initiatives in the Academic Success Center. This role leads academic recovery programs, oversees dismissal reinstatement and Undergraduate Council Academic Appeals, and works with campus partners to strengthen student support.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will guide a team of Professional Academic Coaches and drive strategic projects across the center.