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Executive Positions


Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Wilson College of Law

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (ADSA) within the Winston College of Law. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College, this critical role provides leadership, administrative oversight, and operational support for the College’s student affairs functions.

The ADSA is responsible for the development, implementation, and enforcement of student affairs related policies and procedures, and for ensuring that student support services and programming promote student success, well-being, and professional development. The ADSA provides guidance and support regarding the planning and coordination of student-organized events and programs. In addition, the ADSA directly plans and oversees such critical student programming as orientation, graduation-related events, and wellness initiatives. The ADSA is also responsible for managing and maintaining student records, overseeing all student organizations, facilitating and coordinating student accommodations, and providing individual student support, including in the areas of crisis response and student wellness.

Interested candidates should review the full description and formally via this link Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Winston College of Law and include a letter of intent, CV/Resume, and names and contact information for three (3) professional references. To be assured of full consideration, all materials should be submitted by Sunday, April 12th, 2026. Nominations and confidential inquiries are encouraged and may be sent via e-mail to Brooke Swart, Executive Recruitment Manager, at bswart@utk.edu.


Assistant/Associate Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is seeking the next Assistant/Associate Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management (AVP) to lead the strategic and operational functions for all graduate admissions. Reporting to the Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, the AVP is a member of the Graduate School’s executive leadership and is expected to possess a commitment to a collaborative, innovative and holistic approach to operations management, enrollment, and supervision of staff.

A full prospectus can be downloaded, which provides more information about the position, the Graduate School, and the university.

Interested candidates should formally apply via the applicant portal and include a letter of intent, CV/Resume, and names and contact information for three (3) professional references. To be assured of full consideration, all materials should be submitted by Sunday, March 29th. Nominations and confidential inquiries are encouraged and may be sent via e-mail to Anthony Lanagan, Executive Recruitment, at alanaga1@utk.edu.


Director, Budget Operations, Planning & Reporting

The Division of Finance & Administration/Office of Budget & Finance at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for the Director, Budget Operations, Planning & Reporting. The Director, Budget Operations, Planning & Reporting is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the UTK budget. The position ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective allocation of resources to support the university’s strategic goals. The Director’s key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, annual budget administration; Responsibility Center Management (RCM) model administration; ad hoc & Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) reporting; operational projects; capacity model; and EPM operational dashboards.

Applications should formally apply at Director, Budget Operations, Planning & Reporting and include a cover letter, resume, and the names, email address, and phone numbers of three (3) references. To be assured of full consideration, all requested materials should be submitted by Sunday, March 29, 2026. Nominations and confidential inquiries are encouraged and may be sent via e-mail to Anthony Lanagan, Executive Recruitment, at alanaga1@utk.edu.

References will not be contacted without explicit permission from candidates.


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