Administrative Assistant 3 - Educational Leadership and Early Learning Programs
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 22, 2024
Job Title
Administrative Assistant 3
Department
Womack Educational Leadership
Salary
$31,721 - $38,700 commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Provide clerical support for Educational Leadership and Early Learning Programs.
Educational Leadership:
Duties include assisting departmental faculty members and program coordinators regarding student issues, help maintain and organize department and program files, assist chair with reports, updating the department's website as needed, greet and assist visitors, answer telephone, and assist callers; order office supplies; and prepare or compose correspondence. Provide secretarial and clerical support to faculty, purchase and track supplies and equipment; reconcile budgets; prepare and process paperwork that may include contracts, grants, correspondence, and travel documentation; assist with and process departmental forms to include drop/add, permission of department overrides, etc; provide office organization, and perform other duties as assigned.
Early Learning Programs: Duties include assisting Early Learning Programs director and their work with Ann Campbell Early Learning Center, Child Development Center, and the Home and Community Based Early Intervention program with submission of contracts for services and Purchase Orders; coordinate logistics for staff meetings, conferences, special events and seminars; maintain databases on daily and monthly basis; provide monthly updates, and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years directly related, progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience; an Associate or Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
Desirable Related Experience
Three (3) years directly related, progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience in a higher education setting preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: May 6, 2024
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Administrative Assistant 3
Department
Womack Educational Leadership
Salary
$31,721 - $38,700 commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Provide clerical support for Educational Leadership and Early Learning Programs.
Educational Leadership:
Duties include assisting departmental faculty members and program coordinators regarding student issues, help maintain and organize department and program files, assist chair with reports, updating the department's website as needed, greet and assist visitors, answer telephone, and assist callers; order office supplies; and prepare or compose correspondence. Provide secretarial and clerical support to faculty, purchase and track supplies and equipment; reconcile budgets; prepare and process paperwork that may include contracts, grants, correspondence, and travel documentation; assist with and process departmental forms to include drop/add, permission of department overrides, etc; provide office organization, and perform other duties as assigned.
Early Learning Programs: Duties include assisting Early Learning Programs director and their work with Ann Campbell Early Learning Center, Child Development Center, and the Home and Community Based Early Intervention program with submission of contracts for services and Purchase Orders; coordinate logistics for staff meetings, conferences, special events and seminars; maintain databases on daily and monthly basis; provide monthly updates, and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years directly related, progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience; an Associate or Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
Desirable Related Experience
Three (3) years directly related, progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience in a higher education setting preferred.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: May 6, 2024
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