Administrative Services Coordinator

University of Tennessee Research Park
University of Tennessee Research Park

Administration

Knoxville, TN, USA

Posted on Jun 27, 2026
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About UT Research Park & The Peninsula Innovation District

Cherokee Farm Development Corporation serves as the master developer of the University of Tennessee Research Park and is leading the development of The Peninsula Innovation District, one of the most ambitious innovation district expansions in the Southeast.

What began as a 60-acre research park is growing into a 300+ acre innovation district that brings together the University of Tennessee, UT Medical Center, UT Institute of Agriculture, UT Research Foundation, researchers, entrepreneurs, startups, and industry partners around a shared vision for innovation, discovery, and economic growth. The district represents more than $750 million in planned investment, including major infrastructure improvements, new research facilities, startup support programs, and future mixed-use development.

This is an opportunity to join a small, highly collaborative team helping shape the future of research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development in East Tennessee. Team members work directly with organizational leadership, support high-impact initiatives, and gain exposure to executive decision-making while contributing to an organization experiencing significant growth and momentum.

Position Summary

The Administrative Services Coordinator provides operational, administrative, and organizational support for the UT Research Park and Cherokee Farm Development Corporation. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this position supports day-to-day operations, office management, events, communications, and organizational initiatives while serving as a backup resource for executive support functions.

The successful candidate enjoys creating order from complexity, anticipates needs before they arise, takes ownership of their work, and finds satisfaction in helping people, projects, and organizations succeed.

Administrative, Operational, and Finance

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support and office management
  • Schedule meetings and coordinate logistics
  • Reserve meeting rooms and event spaces
  • Monitor UT Research Park inbox and organize shared inboxes, files, and folders
  • Prepare expense reports for staff travel and reimbursements
  • Set up new vendors and assist with accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Collect, organize, and label receipts and reconcile credit card statements
  • Order office and program supplies
  • Special projects as assigned

Events, Communications, and Marketing Support

  • Assist with planning and logistics for various events, programs, and projects
  • Coordinate LinkedIn posts and social media content
  • Assist with newsletter preparation and distribution using Mailchimp
  • Support website updates and content management
  • Assist with creating flyers, invitations, and informational posters
  • Manage event registrations and attendee communications using Outlook and Eventbrite
  • Coordinate vendors, catering, and room setups
  • Help arrange audiovisual needs and order event materials
  • Prepare signage, name badges, and supplies
  • Provide day-of-event support and coordinate setup and breakdown activities
  • Track basic marketing and event engagement metrics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience preferred, Associate's degree and four years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on projects with minimal supervision
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information:

  • Full-time, Exempt, on-site at UT Research Park, Knoxville, TN (employed through Cherokee Farm Development Corporation).
  • Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities may evolve as organizational needs change.

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your resume through LinkedIn. Cover letters may be submitted as an attachment or emailed to info@tnresearchpark.org, with subject line: Administrative Coordinator Application.
  • In your cover letter, please tell us what interests you about this opportunity and why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role. We are particularly interested in learning about a time you anticipated a need, took initiative, or improved a process without being asked.
  • We encourage candidates to share anything else that would help us understand how they would contribute to our team.
  • To learn more about UT Research Park and The Peninsula Innovation District, visit www.tnresearchpark.org.
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