Motorsports Team Coordinator (Temporary Part Time)
Title: Motorsports Team Coordinator
Department: Engineering
Campus: Hardin Valley
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-time
Pay Rate: $19.34 per hour
Work Hours: 30 hours per week
Position Summary: The Motorsports Team Coordinator will oversee the operations of our student-led Formula SAE (FSAE) team. This individual will act as the primary administrative authority for the team, maintain regular communication with student leaders, monitor progress, and ensure the team stays on schedule. Rather than providing hands-on technical design or fabrication, the Team Coordinator will assist with logistics, planning, and administrative tasks while providing guidance when needed. The ideal candidate fosters student accountability while guiding the team through the complexities of a large-scale technical project. One of the main goals of this role is to help maintain long-term sustainability for the team, so future students can continue to be involved and benefit from the experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as the main administrative contact for the FSAE team, connecting students with faculty, school administration, and sponsors.
• Fosters student accountability while guiding the team through the complexities of a large-scale technical project.
• Receive updates from team leaders and help ensure goals and deadlines are met.
• Support students in organizing the team and resolving management challenges.
• Coordinate team recruitment and outreach event participation.
• Manage purchasing, budgeting, and material procurement.
• Manage logistics for events, including travel and registration.
• Attend weekly team meetings to stay updated and offer support.
Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.
Required Qualifications:
• Education or equivalent experience in Engineering, Applied Technology, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge and skills in a professional setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Formula SAE or similar engineering competitions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• A strong engineering or technical background is essential to understand the scope of the team's work and effectively support and guide team members.
• Strong leadership, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficient in project management and tracking milestones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to build trust with students, faculty, and sponsors.
• Able to engage in the college’s mission, vision, and values.
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.
If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.
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