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Executive Assistant - MS-PS and Doctoral Programs

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Work Type: Classified
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Clerical Support, College of Basic & Applied Sciences

Job Title

Executive Assistant - MS-PS and Doctoral Programs

Department

Dean Basic and Applied Sciences

Salary

$35,000 - $42,875; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide secretarial and clerical support to the Directors of the MS-PS and Doctoral Programs (Computational Science, Mathematics and Science Education, Molecular Biosciences) in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. Primary responsibilities include: monitor and reconcile the four program budgets, purchase equipment and supplies, prepare paper work associated with the program including GA contracts and travel, maintain student recruitment and student files; provide word processing tasks to prepare promotional literature, correspondence, etc; answer the telephone, provide basic information about the degrees offered and direct inquiries to proper staff; organize and prepare for meetings; perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.

Required Related Experience

Three years progressively responsible secretarial/office experience required. Note: An Associate's degree (two years of college coursework) and one year related experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CAP/CPS preferred
College graduate 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
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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/2022AnnualSecurityReport.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: June 5, 2023

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