<p>Position Title Administrative Assistant IV Division College of Agriculture Department Human Sciences 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 Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 011980 Advertised Salary Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Job Description</p> <p>Provides administrative support to the Office of Human Sciences.</p> <p>Types correspondence, purchase orders, travel requisitions, forms, reports and other documents. Collects, reviews and submits time sheets for all Extension employees.</p> <p>Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, provides proper information or connects them with appropriate departmental staff.</p> <p>Answers telephone, provides informationto callers and routes other calls to appropriate person.</p> <p>Assembles and assists in preparing information for various reports and projects.</p> <p>Reads and determines disposition of incoming correspondence, reports, and other information.</p> <p>Maintains reports, travel and other expenditures.</p> <p>Maintains attendance records and time records for personnel.</p> <p>Composes routine letters and memoranda.</p> <p>Keeps appointment schedule and develops itineraries.</p> <p>Files and maintains records.</p> <p>Operates a computer and is familiar with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</p> <p>May oversee or check work of student workers, temporary employees.</p> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from high school or equivalency (GED) and a minimum of three years administrative experience. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). Ability to manage multiple projects and time effectively; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to compose a variety of memoranda or letters with only general instructions; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees. Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products as well as phone systems is required.</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.</p> <p>Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.</p> <p>An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Open Date 12/12/2025 Close Date Job Category Clerical Requisition Number Benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Quick Link https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9752</p> <p>Reference Letter</p> <p>References</p> <p>Minimum References Required 2 Recommendation Deadline</p>