<p>Job Title</p> <p>Administrative Assistant 3 - English</p> <p>Department</p> <p>English</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$31,721 - $38,700; commensurate with experience</p> <p>Job Summary/Basic Function</p> <p>Provide secretarial assistance to approximately 75 faculty members and assist the English Department Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate English in the coordination of undergraduate major and minor programs; work directly with English Department Chair to coordinate all administrative functions associated with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships and awards; serve as primary point of contact for planning of English Department's Annual Scholarship and Award Ceremony; maintain inventory of all office assignments for English Department faculty and work with English Department Chair to coordinate assignment and re-assignment of office spaces to faculty members as needed; provide secretarial support to the Undergraduate Assessment Coordinator to assist with the collection and analysis of student-related data required for annual undergraduate assessment reporting; maintain inventory, order, and distribute office supplies and printer cartridges; receive/deliver departmental faxes; prepare minutes for English Undergraduate Studies Committee meetings and course curriculum materials for new course proposals; maintain updates and compile databases of all upper division English course outlines; Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the MTSU Write Program. Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the In Process Creative Writing Series. Greet visitors, students, book representatives, etc., and direct to appropriate offices; assist English secretarial staff with shared tasks such as copying for faculty, filing work orders, compiling computer equipment information, assisting faculty with computer equipment updates, and distributing mail. Perform other related tasks as assigned.</p> <p>Required Education</p> <p>High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.</p> <p>Required Related Experience</p> <p>Two years of full time experience in a progressively responsible secretarial position. An Associate's degree (two years of related college coursework) may be considered in lieu of experience.</p> <p>Desirable Related Experience</p> <p>Prior experience in a higher education setting preferred.</p> <p>Documents Needed to Apply</p> <p>Cover Letter & Resume Required</p> <p>MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Sick Leave </li><li>Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty </li><li>13 paid University holidays </li><li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance </li><li>Retirement plans </li><li>Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans </li><li>Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents </li></ul> <p>Click here for additional information.</p> <p>MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.</p> <p>This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.</p> <p>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 emp@mtsu.edu.</p> <p>Application Review Date: December 18, 2025</p>