Overview
Administrative Assistant III Jobs in Tennessee at Tennessee State University
Position Information
Position Title
Administrative Assistant III
Division
College of Public Services
Department
Social Work
Number of hours per week
37.5
Days to be worked
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year
Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
Avon Williams
If other location, please indicate
Position Number
061700
Advertised Salary
$29,250 – $35,100
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Job Description
Tennessee State University Department of Social Work and Urban Studies invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant III.
The ideal candidate will perform the following job duties:
Prepare and monitor purchase requisitions, and travel requisitions.
Operate office technology such as printers, fax machines and copiers.
Perform general clerical tasks such as mailings, making copies, answering, and directing phone calls to appropriate faculty and staff.
Assist the Department director with activities associated with the coordinating responsibilities necessary in the department.
Assist the Department director with any other database management responsibilities necessary in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by general secretarial courses. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of secretarial experience. Knowledge of business English and arithmetic; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; and organizational rules, regulations, procedures and functions. Ability to compose a variety or memoranda or letters with minimal instructions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.
Open Date
05/15/2025
Close Date
05/29/2025
Job Category
Clerical
Requisition Number
Benefits
Tennessee 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.
Quick Link
https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9542
Reference Letter
References
Minimum References Required
2
Recommendation Deadline
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcript 1
Title: Administrative Assistant III
Company: Tennessee State University
Location: Tennessee
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