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Office of Human Resources is hiring for a Benefits Specialist
The TN Tech University Human Resources department is accepting applications for a benefits specialist. This position will support benefits administration, reconciliation, retirement coordination, and related budget responsibilities. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
Screening Day is June 10, 2026. To apply, please submit your application through Talon – Internal Applicant, (click here for instruction) and include a cover letter, resume, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcript will be required upon hire).
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Student Affairs Newsletter – June 2026 Issue
The June 2026 issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is here. Each quarter, this newsletter pulls back the curtain on the people, programs, and departments that make up Student Affairs at Tennessee Tech, keeping the campus community informed and connected to the work happening across the division. Dig in and see what we have been up to.
Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
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Weeklong Workshop – Hinged Objects: Lockets and Boxes on July 19 – 24
Keep your friends close, and your favorite objects even closer! In this metalworking class, students will learn the fundamentals of creating small hinged forms such as lockets and boxes designed to hold small treasures. Through hands-on instruction in knuckle hinges, soldering techniques, embellishments, and finishing, participants will gradually build the skills needed to design and complete a hinged copper object of their choice. Whether you choose to wear it as jewelry or keep it as a small trinket, how you show off your finished piece is up to you! No experience required.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Weeklong Workshop – Shape Up: Building a Glassblowing Vocabulary on July 19 – 24
Form is the canvas upon which we build our personal expression in glassblowing. In this class, students will build and expand their vocabulary of blown shapes in the hotshop and refine their skills in basic glassblowing technique. We will cover the techniques behind the most basic shapes in blown glass including cylinders, bottles and bowls; and discuss how variations in those shapes can lead to a near limitless variety of forms. Open to first-time and intermediate glass blowing students.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Registration Open NOW for C&S Staff Day 2026!
Registration is open now for this year’s annual Clerical & Support Staff Day on Friday, August 7th! The Staff Advisory Committee have planned a half day (8:00 am-12:00 pm) filled with guest speakers, vendors, and breakfast and refreshments. Free C&S Day tote bags will be given to those who register by the Friday, 7/17 deadline and attend the event. We are asking attendees to support the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Please contact Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any registration questions.
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Canvas Summer Workshops
Join the CITL this summer for weekly workshops to learn more about our new learning management system, Canvas! Register to join live workshops via Teams starting June 3rd using the link below, or visit our website to watch previous recordings. Contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Weeklong Workshop: Pottery Boot Camp with Audry Deal-McEver on July 19 – 24
This beginner to advanced level workshop teaches students the technical skills needed to work on the pottery wheel. Beginners will learn the introductory basics needed to create cups, mugs, bowls, vases, and more. Advanced students will get individual guidance to help reinforce their foundational knowledge and will be guided through more advanced techniques (such as “thrown and altered” shapes and composite/assembled forms). Class time will include demonstrations, guided practice time, and one-on-one help. Note: Due to time constraints, students will take home a range of finished pots and “works in progress.”
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Make a Splash This Summer with Private Swim Lessons
(UPDATE, 5/29/26: Please note, all spots are currently filled)
Looking for a fun, safe, and skill-building activity this summer? Campus Rec is excited to offer private swim lessons for swimmers of various ages and skill levels – and spots are filling up fast!
These personalized, one-on-one, lessons are a great way to build confidence, improve safety skills, and enjoy the water all season long. With expert guidance from our instructor, now is the perfect time to dive in and make the most of your summer. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the pool!
Don’t wait – secure your spot today!
Register online or stop by the Membership Office (M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm)
Private Swim Lessons Summer 2026 – Tennessee Tech Campus Recreation
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From Village to Clinic: Nursing Students Experience Healthcare in Belize
Faculty from the WHSoN, Dr. Geist, Dr. Mabry, and Ms. Cass, designed a hands-on study-abroad experience to engage students at all levels of the Belizean healthcare system. Students traveled to Belize, where they conducted home visits and health fairs in remote villages and gained clinical experience in a resource-limited hospital setting. Geist, Mabry, and Cass embody the “Think Globally, Act Locally” vision with a 16-year history in Belize and robust outreach efforts in the Upper Cumberland.
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Weeklong Workshop: Sweetgrass Basketry with Lynette D Youson on July 19 -24
Learn the traditional art of sweetgrass basket weaving, passed down through generations in the instructor’s family. Students will explore coiling techniques using natural materials such as sweetgrass, pine needles, bulrush, and palmetto palm. The workshop emphasizes patience, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail. Over the week, students will create several baskets, including a traditional rice fanner basket, while learning about material preparation, design planning, and finishing techniques. By the end, participants will take home multiple completed baskets and gain the confidence to continue weaving with natural fibers at home.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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C&S Staff Day 2026 Vendor Request
The Staff Advisory Committee to the President would love for your department to join us at our 6th annual Clerical and Support Staff Day on Friday, August 7, 2026!
You can join us by setting up a vendor booth where staff in attendance can learn more about departments, organizations, and resources on campus. The event will be in Stonecipher Lecture Hall and doors will open at 7:30am for set up with registration starting at 8am. Attendees can browse vendor booths until the 8:45 welcome and during breaks. The event ends around 12 pm.
Please contact Aleta Cannon at cacannon@tntech.edu to reserve your spot and for any questions.
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Personalized Soft Books with Jasmine Best on July 10-12
Participants will explore fabric-based image and surface design techniques while creating a small, handmade fabric book. Using embroidery, fabric painting, stamping, and basic sewing, students will develop a personalized short narrative that fits within a simple book structure. Instruction will include book planning, layout, and construction, with attention to the unique considerations of working with soft materials rather than paper. By the end of the course, participants will leave with a finished fabric book and a toolkit of techniques for future textile-based storytelling.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Jewelry Boot Camp with Susan Thornton on July 10-12
This immersive workshop introduces students to traditional metalsmithing through focused exploration of hammer-and-stake forming. Participants will transform flat sheet metal into dimensional forms using sinking, doming, raising, and fold-forming techniques. Through demonstrations, guided practice, and personal experimentation, students will learn how metal stretches, compresses, curves, and folds under the hammer. The workshop culminates in a self-directed project, allowing students to apply multiple forming methods to create a finished jewelry piece or small object. Students leave with a strong technical foundation and a deeper understanding of the beauty and possibilities inherent in hand-formed metal.
TTU students, employees and surrounding county residents get 25% off with the code “ACC26”. Click here to browse workshops!
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Office of the Associate Provost Hiring for Administrative Services Specialist II
The purpose of this job is to provide overall support to the Associate Provosts in the areas of Quality Assurance Funding, Senior Exit Exams and Major Field Tests, undergraduate and graduate program reviews, faculty tenure and promotion, academic program changes, University Curriculum Committee, academic misconduct, several university standing committees, and other needs of the office.
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Commensurate with education and experience. Level P2, Grade 10. See the job listing in Talon here.
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Parking Closure Notice – Crawford/ROTC Lot
Weather permitting, the Crawford/ROTC Lot will be closed on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22 for restriping.
Please make alternate parking arrangements during this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve campus parking.