Assistant Director
Biography
CliftonStrengths: Communication, WOO, Includer, Positivity, Discipline
Erin Bennett is an Assistant Director for the Academic & Career Exploration Team who primarily works with exploratory first-year and sophomore scholars who are choosing their majors and careers in individual and group settings. She also oversees the Peer Career Advisor program in the office. She coordinates and teaches the exploring majors career class and is a first-year studies instructor. She serves as the co-lead to the CliftonStrengths Facilitation Team in partnership with staff from the Clay Jones Center for Leadership & Service.
Erin is passionate about her role in helping young college students develop and learn how to reach their career goals. She enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and running triathlons. She also enjoys attending theatrical musicals and everything about living in Knoxville and being a Volunteer!
Responsible Areas: Academic & Career Exploration and Peer Career Advisor Program
Education
National Certified Counselor - NCC
Ed.S/M.S. in Counseling and Human Service – Florida State University, Tallahassee
B.S. in Communications/Public Relations – Florida State University, Tallahassee
Professional Service
Tennessee Career Development Association (TCDA), Past-President
National Career Development Association (NCDA), Member
Contact Information
- 201 Student Union 1502 Cumberland Ave Knoxville, TN 37996-4537
- Phone: 865-974-5435
- E-mail: ebennett@utk.edu