Recruitment And Marketing Specialist

Recruitment and Marketing Specialist, Plant Sciences Department Institute of Agriculture
Knoxville, TN The department of Plant Sciences at the University of Tennessee is a leader in educating future professionals, providing information to the citizens of Tennessee, and conducting transformational research. We seek an energetic motivated team member to help us recruit students and communicate with the public about our work. This individual will be a student recruiter and departmental content creator. They will be responsible for planning and executing departmental recruitment strategies. This includes facilitating student visits to campus and representing the department at recruitment events. Additionally, this position will write, edit, and produce multimedia content with one voice that aligns with departmental strategic priorities.
This position will grow to understand the priorities and strategic objectives of the department and participate in creating and implementing plans to meet those objectives. Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results. Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, and embraces critical questioning, innovation, service, and continuous improvement. Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture. Must bring an attitude of adaptability and flexibility to the workplace. Ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and ethics, with the ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency. The Institute of Agriculture in Knoxville TN, comprised of The Herbert College of Agriculture, AgResearch, and Extension welcomes applications for this position held in the Department of Plant Sciences. This position will report to the Plant Sciences Department Head and collaborate with faculty members to achieve the below job functions.