About the University of Tennessee
According to Forbes Magazine, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is one of Tennessee’s top three employers for 2026. In addition to generous health and retirement plans, the university offers employee tuition waivers and discounted tuition for qualifying employees and family members at state colleges and universities.
Staff Openings
Please visit the websites below to view current full-time staff openings.
⇒East Tennessee, Flagship Communities Coordinator
⇒Middle Tennessee, Flagship Communities Coordinator
⇒West Tennessee, Flagship Communities Coordinator
Student Employment
The Office of Flagship Communities is proud to support and employ current students at UT. Student employees begin at $15.00/hour, and have to opportunity to receive incremental raises. Our student staff create meaningful connections with K-12 flagship communities, employment-based skills, and enhance their own personal growth.
⇒Vol Ready Academy Counselor (Applications for summer 2026 have closed. Applications for next summer will open in March 2027).
⇒Flagship Communities Vol Intern (The application for our Fall 2026 Vol Intern has closed.)
The positions listed on are the only opportunities currently available. Please check back regularly, as new positions may be added in the future.
General Inquiries
For general inquiries about employment opportunities at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, contact the university’s human resource department at: https://hr.utk.edu/recruitment/