Open Positions

Staff

Financial Coordinator

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music (NLHCOM) Financial Coordinator serves as the primary financial associate for the college serving as subject matter expert for accounts payable and receivable. This position’s key responsibilities include developing contract language/managing contracts entries, dual service contracts, purchase orders, deposits, scholarships, travel, and internal transfers for the college. It coordinates and executes complex daily activities, financial inputs, and operations of the financial information office.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma 
• Experience: 1-3 years working in an office setting.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excel reporting. Attention to detail. Critical thinking and problem solving. Interpreting and navigating policy & guidelines. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Ability to promote and maintain confidentiality. Must possess knowledge of office/professional etiquette. Ability to work well and pleasantly with groups of people and work independently daily. Ability to multitask and maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.     

Human Resources Coordinator

This is a new and unique position in the Natalie L. Haslam College of Music; this position will act as the primary point of contact to drive the employment process for all professional, clerical, exempt and non-exempt staff, students, graduate students, faculty, temp and volunteer positions beginning with position descriptions and requisitions through the on boarding of all new employees to exit, and managing and developing all HR processes and procedures. This role will serve as Human Resources Subject Matter Expert, developing all new processes for our new college.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma with four years of experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to develop positive working relationships with and training for diverse audiences including administration, faculty, staff, and the public and convey a positive professional image. Knowledge of policy and procedures for employment including laws and regulations. Ability to organize time and data effectively to achieve greater results. Must be very orderly and systematic. Must be able to respond effectively and quickly to administrators.  Ability to display flexibility in adapting to changing conditions. Ability to maintain confidential information. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Sign. Attention to detail, practice and policy design/recommendations.

Faculty

Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music seeks nominations and applications for the full-time position of Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs.  As a member of the Dean’s cabinet, the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs will work with the faculty, Dean, other Associate Deans, and Directors on all issues related to academic and faculty affairs as detailed in the responsibilities below. This position also requires a good working relationship with the Graduate School and the Vice-Provost for Academic Affairs.

Qualifications

Required: Applicants must be tenured and have a minimum of five years of experience in the University of Tennessee System at the time of appointment.

Preferred: Experience in Academic and/or Faculty Affairs work in an academic unit.

Associate Dean for Access and Engagement

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music seeks nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for Access and Engagement (25% appointment). As a member of the Dean’s cabinet, the Associate Dean for Access and Engagement will work with the faculty, Dean, other Associate Deans, and Directors to ensure that the College maintains a climate of access and engagement in all activities.

Qualifications

Required: Applicants must be tenured and have a minimum of five years of experience in the University of Tennessee System at the time of appointment.

Preferred: Experience in Access and Engagement work in an academic unit.

Associate Dean for Research and Facilities

The Natalie L. Haslam College of Music seeks nominations and applications for the position of Associate Dean for Research and Facilities (50% appointment). As a member of the Dean’s cabinet, the Associate Dean of Research and Facilities will work with the faculty, Dean, other Associate Deans, and Directors on all issues related to facilities, operations and research/scholarly/creative activity initiatives.

Qualifications

Required: Applicants must be tenured and have a minimum of five years of experience in the University of Tennessee System at the time of appointment. 

Preferred: Experience in Research and/or Facilities work in an academic unit.