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

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

10/16/2025

Close Date

10/26/2025

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.

Quick Link

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9542

Reference Letter

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References

Minimum References Required

2

Recommendation Deadline

Supplemental Questions

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

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Required Documents

CV/Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Transcript 1

* Other