Administrative Assistant 3 - Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting

The Administrative Assistant 3 provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and event-planning support to the Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting within the Department of Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The position helps advance the Chair's mission of promoting leadership in accounting education, professional engagement, student development, and outreach through programs, events, and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include planning and coordinating conferences, workshops, meetings, and special events; assisting with marketing and promotional activities; managing social media communications; arranging travel, catering, room reservations, and event logistics; and coordinating the selection and ordering of awards, gifts, promotional items, and memorabilia. The role also maintains records, registrations, rosters, and electronic files; prepares reports and correspondence; and provides administrative support for academic and program initiatives. The position serves as a central point of contact for the Jacobs Chair, working closely with faculty, students, Beta Alpha Psi, professional accounting organizations, industry representatives, government agencies, educational institutions, and other partners. Responsibilities include facilitating communications, coordinating activities among stakeholders, addressing operational issues, and supporting initiatives that increase the visibility and impact of MTSU's accounting program. The Administrative Assistant also assists with academic and administrative processes and performs other duties necessary to support the goals and activities of the Jacobs Chair of Excellence.