Administrative Assistant III Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Department of Social Work and Urban Studies at Tennessee State University is hiring an Administrative Assistant III. Responsibilities include preparing purchase and travel requisitions, operating office technology, performing general clerical tasks, and assisting with coordinating and database management. The position requires a high school diploma, two years of secretarial experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. The salary for this full-time position ranges from $29,250 to $35,100 annually.
Job Description
Position Information Position Title Administrative Assistant III
Division College of Public Services
Department Social Work
Number of hours per week 37.5
Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Months per year Fiscal (12 months)
If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time
Campus Avon Williams
If other location, please indicate Position Number 061700
Advertised Salary $29,250 – $35,100
Pay Basis Semi-Monthly
Job Description Tennessee State University Department of Social Work and Urban Studies invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant III. The ideal candidate will perform the following job duties:
Prepare and monitor purchase requisitions, and travel requisitions.
Operate office technology such as printers, fax machines and copiers.
Perform general clerical tasks such as mailings, making copies, answering, and directing phone calls to appropriate faculty and staff.
Assist the Department director with activities associated with the coordinating responsibilities necessary in the department.
Assist the Department director with any other database management responsibilities necessary in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent, including or supplemented by general secretarial courses. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of secretarial experience. Knowledge of business English and arithmetic; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; and organizational rules, regulations, procedures and functions. Ability to compose a variety or memoranda or letters with minimal instructions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. 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 05/15/2025
Close Date 05/29/2025
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.
