Administrative Assistant 3 - Tennessee Livestock Center

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Clas

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement plans

401K and 403B Deferred Compensation

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 at the Tennessee Livestock Center in Murfreesboro. The role handles a broad range of office duties, including budget reconciliation, payroll paperwork, contracts, and timesheet preparation.

You will also manage correspondence, purchase orders, and visitor reception, requiring attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or HSE and at least two years in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or HSE required.
• Two years experience in a professional business environment; an Associate's degree and one year experience may be considered in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Manage department office work including budget reconciliation and revisions.
• Prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Process payment authorizations, purchase orders, and payroll paperwork.
• Prepare legal contracts and department statements.
• Complete department timesheets.
• Answer telephone and greet visitors.

Skills

Budget management

Office coordination

Communication

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Associate's degree considered in lieu of work experience

Job description

Job Title

Administrative Assistant 3 - Tennessee Livestock Center

Tennessee Livestock Center

Salary

$36,847 - $44,954; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Responsible for all department office work, including but not limited to, budget reconciliation and revisions; composition of all correspondence and memorandum, payment authorizations, purchase orders, and payroll paperwork; preparation of legal contracts and department statements; completion of department timesheets; answering telephone and greeting visitors.

Required Education

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.

Required Related Experience

Two years experience working in a professional business environment.

Note: An Associate's degree (two years of college coursework) and one year experience may be considered in lieu 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

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer.

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 [phone].

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 [e-mail].

Application Review Date:October 28, 2026