FUTURE Program Student Support Specialist

University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Program Support Assistant for the FUTURE Program to provide administrative and student-support functions campus-wide. The role collaborates with instructors, disability services, and student life staff to enhance outcomes for participants.

The position involves coordinating peer mentor training, handling course registrations, and assisting with program logistics, including living arrangements and Greek-life activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field.
• One year of experience working with students with special needs / disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff and students to foster student success in the FUTURE Program.
• Coordinates with instructors to provide training for best practices with working with students with IDD.
• Coordinates training for peer mentors to facilitate student and mentor connections.
• Collaborates with Student Disability Services to ensure appropriate utilization of academic accommodations for students in the FUTURE Program.
• Collaborates with staff and student support personnel to ensure students in the FUTURE Program are engaged in campus life.
• Coordinates independent living supports for students in the FUTURE Program who live in residence halls.
• Coordinates support with Panhellenic representatives for students in the FUTURE Program who want to participate in Greek life.
• Helps students in the FUTURE Program register for courses.
• Supervises peer mentors who work with student in the FUTURE Program.
• Communicates regularly with students in the FUTURE Program to determine goals and progress.
• Assists students in the FUTURE Program in locating and traveling to locations throughout campus as needed.
• Assists students in the FUTURE Program with extracurricular activities as needed.
• Creates and publishes weekly peer mentor schedule.
• Maintains files and records related to community engagement of students in the FUTURE Program.
• Helps plan extracurricular activities for students in the FUTURE Program.
• Assists the Program Coordinator with various administrative tasks to include document creation, communication with faculty, staff, and parents, and scheduling of program activities.

Skills

Experience with special needs

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Tennessee - Knoxville is seeking a Program Support Assistant for the FUTURE Program to provide administrative and student-support functions campus-wide. The role collaborates with instructors, disability services, and student life staff to enhance outcomes for participants.

The position involves coordinating peer mentor training, handling course registrations, and assisting with program logistics, including living arrangements and Greek-life activities.