Executive Assistant: Student Success & Advising Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation leave

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Educational benefits

401K/403B plans

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Jones College of Business Advising Center. This role provides operational and student services support, serving as a primary contact for students and campus partners.

It coordinates advising center operations, handles complex processes, and supports events that promote student success and timely degree completion. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with multiple pathways for experience, incl.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible administrative, program coordination, or higher education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree may be considered in lieu of the experience requirement.
• Associate’s degree + one year of related experience may also be considered.
• CAP/CPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive operational, administrative, and student services support for undergraduate advising initiatives.
• Serve as primary point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and campus partners; coordinate advising center operations.
• Manage complex advising-related processes and develop communications/outreach; maintain student records and reporting.
• Support events and strategic initiatives that promote student success, retention, and timely degree completion.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor's degree may be considered in lieu of experience

Associate's degree + 1 year related experience may be considered

Tools

Banner

Degree Works

MT Source

CRM systems

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Jones College of Business Advising Center. This role provides operational and student services support, serving as a primary contact for students and campus partners.

It coordinates advising center operations, handles complex processes, and supports events that promote student success and timely degree completion. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with multiple pathways for experience, incl.