Assistant to Vice President
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Job Number: P1339
Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Development and Foundation
Job Title
Assistant to Vice President
Department
VP University Advancement
Salary
$59,724 - $74,355; commensurate with experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Assistant to the Vice President is responsible for coordinating the administrative duties of the Office of the Vice President for University Advancement and providing administrative support for the MTSU Foundation (Foundation). Essential duties of the job include: organizing, prioritizing, and setting agendas for the Vice President to manage the division's essential functions; keeping agendas and duties on target; and monitoring progress. Represent the Vice President and/or Division at University events or meetings as required. Maintain, manage, and coordinate the Vice President’s calendar, appointments, correspondence, travel, and meetings. Provide administrative support to the Vice President/MTSU Foundation Executive Director and the MTSU Foundation Board of Trustees, including serving as a primary point of contact for State Audit. Coordinate, schedule, and attend meetings and events as appropriate to fulfill the responsibilities of the division/Foundation. Provide ongoing support for the planning and implementation of institutional/Foundation fundraising initiatives, including managing activities of the Foundation Board. Support designated volunteers, prepare/compile volunteer materials, and maintain communications; Develop and maintain accurate records, and serve as a primary contact for audit and/or compliance. Prepare, research, and communicate sensitive/confidential information with approved parties. Prepare reports and complete action item summaries. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree.
Required Related Experience
Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative, secretarial, and clerical experience working with complex, confidential information in higher education is required.
Note: An associate’s degree (two years of related college coursework) and five (5) years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Desirable Related Experience
Prior experience in fundraising/capital campaign support role preferred. Prior experience coordinating logistics of meetings and events preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
CAP/CPS preferred
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & CV/Resume Required
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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
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals 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://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ 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.
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Application Review Date:
April 14, 2026
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