Administrative Assistant IV

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Position Information

Position Title Administrative Assistant IV Division College of Business Department Dean of Business Number of hours per week Days to be worked Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Avon Williams / Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 121110 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Job Description

Tennessee State University is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant IV for the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant is crucial in the newly merged Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance. This position streamlines operations by managing clerical tasks, coordinating departmental activities, and facilitating communication between faculty and students. With dedicated administrative support, the department can maintain high-quality academic offerings and enhance student engagement, ultimately contributing to the College's mission of excellence.

Essential Job Functions

1. Assists the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance and the Dean's Office with administrative duties.

2. Composes non-routine correspondence, prepares meeting agendas, attends meetings, keeps records, and prepares drafts of meeting minutes for administrative review.

3. Keeps student, personnel, financial, statistical, and other important records for the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance.

4. Maintains and reviews interactions and correspondence, memoranda, and reports.

5. Prepares travel arrangements for the department chair and faculty.

6. Performs additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or equivalency (GED) and a minimum of three years of administrative experience.

2. Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

3. Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to compose a variety of memoranda or letters with only general instructions; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, employees, and alumni.

4. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products as well as phone systems is required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from high school or equivalency (GED) and a minimum of three years of administrative experience.

2. Must possess effective interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

3. Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to compose a variety of memoranda or letters with only general instructions; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, employees, and alumni.

4. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products as well as phone systems is required.

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 08/12/2026 Close Date 08/26/2026 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.

Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10981

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2