Job Title

Senior Administrative Associate - University College Administration

Department

University College Administration

Salary

$49,942 - $61,678; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Senior Administrative Associate serves as a key operational and administrative leader within University College, providing advanced executive-level support to the Vice Provost for Student Success/Dean of University College and the Associate Dean. This position is responsible for coordinating complex administrative operations, managing executive scheduling and communications, maintaining confidential records, and ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures. The role oversees meeting and event coordination, purchasing and financial documentation, personnel and travel processes, and departmental workflow management while supporting strategic initiatives and institutional deadlines.

In addition, the position provides administrative and operational support for the Applied Leadership and Adult Degree Completion Program, coordinating projects, procurement, budgeting processes, and program logistics. The Senior Administrative Associate also serves as the administrative lead for departmental support staff, promoting effective office operations, professional development, and continuous process improvement. This role supervises reception desk operations and front-line service functions, ensuring efficient daily operations and exceptional customer service for faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree required. A High School diploma and six (6) years directly related, progressively responsible secretarial/clerical experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Required Related Experience

Four (4) years progressively responsible secretarial and/or administrative office experience.
Note: a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of previous related experience may be considered. A High School diploma and six (6) years directly related, progressively responsible secretarial/clerical experience may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Desirable Related Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred and (6) years progressively responsible work experience in higher education. Experience supporting high level executives is 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

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.

Application Review Date: June 2, 2026