Executive Assistant - Military Science

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

University Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

401K/403B

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN seeks an Executive Assistant to the Military Science Department to provide high-level secretarial support to the chair and assist students and faculty as needed.

The role also serves as the department's historical continuity, ensuring smooth operations amid personnel changes, with duties spanning scheduling, correspondence, and records management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.
• Three years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical experience required. Note: An Associate's degree (two years of college coursework) and one year related experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to the chair of the Military Science Department.
• Assist students and faculty as needed.
• Provide department continuity amid personnel changes and maintain records and scheduling.

Skills

Administrative support

Clerical tasks

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or HSE

Job description

Job Title

Executive Assistant - Military Science

Department

Salary

$40,656 - $49,804; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as the secretary to the chair of the Military Science Department and assist students and faculty as needed. Also serve as the historical continuity in a department that has personnel changes at least every three years, if not sooner.

Required Education

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

Required Related Experience

Three years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical experience required. Note: An Associate's degree (two years of college coursework) and one year related experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & 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

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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 [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:September 28, 2026