UT Alumni Association Career Coaching Program

The UTAA Career Coaching Program provides UT alumni the opportunity to connect with fellow alumni that serve as qualified career coaches at a discounted rate.

Are you interested in serving as a Career Coach? Our partnership can offer:

  • Opportunities to give back to fellow alumni
  • Promotional opportunities through career and professional development webinars and events
  • Brand awareness on the UTAA website, Connect UT, and LinkedIn

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • University of Tennessee alumnus
  • Proven track record for success within the coaching industry
  • Availability to hold coaching sessions in-person and virtually
  • Expertise of coaching on a wide range of career stages such as first-time job seekers, mid-career, career transition and/or executive level coaching
  • Willing to lead or partner on webinars/events with the UTAA Center for Career Advancement

For consideration, please submit the following in a single email to AlumniCareers@Tennessee.edu:

  • Resume and cover letter
  • Proof of certifications
  • Details on discounted coaching session rate to offer University of Tennessee alumni
  • Two professional client testimonials/recommendations

In addition, please provide one professional letter of recommendation from a colleague, client, coworker or supervisor – to be sent directly to AlumniCareers@Tennessee.edu from the third party in question.

Candidates who meet the required qualifications will be invited to a virtual interview by the UTAA Center for Career Advancement team.

For additional information or questions, please contact Becky Spaulding at AlumniCareers@Tennessee.edu or 865-974-2115.

For more information on the UTAA Center for Career Advancement, please visit alumni.tennessee.edu.

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Schedule a free 30-minute career advising session with a team member by emailing AlumniCareers@Tennessee.edu or calling us at 865-974-2115.

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