Administrative Assistant III

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 02/20/2026 Close Date 03/01/2026 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.

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