Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology Position Available In Putnam, Tennessee

Position Information
Position Information Position Number 224030
Working Title Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology
Job Title Administrative Assistant 2
Job Type Full-Time
Department Ag and Human Ecology Admin
Job Purpose The overall purpose of this job is to serve as the executive assistant to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology (CAHE). Manage Dean’s Office operations, facilitate college-wide administrative processes, and ensure timely and effective communication, project coordination, and scheduling. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Essential Functions Duties include supporting the activities of the dean and assistant dean, coordinating and facilitating faculty, staff, college-wide committee board, and clerical meetings and retreats, and assisting with planning and implementation of conferences and events. Other responsibilities include reviewing and distributing correspondence; organizing data and information; updating digital signage, event calendars, and websites; coordinating and administering Senior Exit Exams and certification testing; and performing other administrative tasks. Manage Dean’s Office activities and administrative processes; assist students, faculty, staff, and external constituents. Prepare and distribute correspondence and timely information via digital signage, email, minutes, master calendar, and the CAHE website. Supervise students and other part-time workers, coordinate and lead college-wide administrative staff activities, triage problems, answer questions, and provide information and solutions for faculty, staff, and students. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least three years of related professional experience, or an associate’s degree from an accredited institution with at least five years of related experience, or a high school diploma with at least seven years of related experience. Certification(s), training, or equivalent experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software systems; proficiency using MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams. Experience preparing written documents and correspondence; experience using technology and working in an interactive team-oriented environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Five years of direct experience in an administrative assistant, coordinator, or managerial role in a service-oriented setting. Work Hours M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Compensation and Benefits Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 10.
Benefits Information Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details Posting Date 05/02/2025
Screening Date 05/12/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.