Job Title Administrative Assistant 3 - Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting Department Accounting Salary $36,857 - $44,954; commensurate with experience Job Summary/Basic Function The Administrative Assistant 3 provides effective and efficient event planning, administrative, and operational support to the Joey A. Jacobs Chair of Excellence in Accounting within the Department of Accounting of the Jones College of Business at MTSU. Through a generous endowment from the late Joey A. Jacobs, the Jacobs Chair of Excellence provides leadership in the field of accounting. The role includes support for course and program development; delivery of conferences, workshops, and other events; student engagement; outreach to the accounting and other relevant business communities; international outreach; and efforts to promote visibility of MTSU's accounting program, including through publications and social media. To further these activities, the Jacobs Chair of Excellence works in partnership with key bodies and institutions both within and outside of MTSU, including the accounting department's honor society (Beta Alpha Psi), the Nashville School of Law, professional bodies in accountancy and related fields, industry experts, government bodies, and other universities, among others. This role supports the Jacobs Chair of Excellence by providing event planning and related communications; assistance with marketing and promotion of events; social media postings; catering arrangements; travel arrangements (for the Jacobs Chair, various speakers, and relevant others); selection and ordering of memorabilia, awards, small gifts, promotional materials, etc.; room reservations; maintaining records and electronic files (including registrations and rosters for events); preparing reports; coordinating with relevant colleagues and partners within and outside MTSU; serving as a point of contact to problem-solve issues for the Jacobs Chair and those with whom the chair works; assisting with academic and administrative processes; and other activities to support the Jacobs Chair. Required Education High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required. Required Related Experience Two years of secretarial, clerical, administrative, or similar experience, preferably including event planning or related experience in a support or customer service-focused environment; internships or student employment may be considered.

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An associate's degree (equivalent to two years of college coursework) or higher may be considered in lieu of two years of work experience. Documents Needed to Apply 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 Click here for additional information. 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 hrs@mtsu.edu .

Application Review Date:

September 14, 2026