Job title: Administrative Assistant IV
Company: Tennessee State University
Job description: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Administrative Assistant IV
Division College of Education
Department Psychological Sciences and Counseling
Number of hours per week 37.5 hours
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
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Job Type Full-Time
Campus Main Campus
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Position Number 013460
Advertised Salary $30,713 to $36,855
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly
Job DescriptionTennessee State University Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant IV.Job duties include:
- Serves as the primary administrative support staff for the department.
- Exceptional customer service skills are needed when interacting with students, faculty and staff.
- Performs all clerical duties, but not limited to: contracts, extra service pay requests, budgeting, purchasing, travel reimbursement, and timesheets.
- Processes all incoming and outgoing correspondence (mail); schedules meetings, maintains calendar, and creates reports and spreadsheets.
- Reviews correspondence, memoranda and reports prepared by others requiring supervisor’s signature; may supervise student workers.
- Ability to use business English effectively and express ideas clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and filing systems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsGraduation from a standard high school or equivalency (GED) and a minimum of three years secretarial experience. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to compose a variety of memoranda or letters with only general instructions; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Explorer.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsEmployment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date 04/10/2025
Close Date 04/21/2025
Job Category Clerical
Requisition Number
BenefitsTennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more. Visit https://www.tnstate.edu/hr/benefits.aspx for more information.Quick LinkReference LetterReferencesMinimum References Required 2
Recommendation DeadlineSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents * Transcript 1
- Other
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Expected salary: $30713 – 36855 per year
Location: Nashville, TN
Job date: Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:11:45 GMT
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