Lead Administrative Services Specialist

Tennessee Department of Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health in Nashville, TN seeks an Administrative Services Assistant 4 to provide broad administrative support within the Division of Family Health and Wellness. The role includes leadership support, personnel coordination, onboarding/offboarding, and resource management, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Under general supervision, incumbents may supervise staff and contribute to policy implementation and procedural improvements affecting the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a health/science-related field or related experience.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating administrative functions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad administrative support to the Division of Family Health and Wellness.
• Lead and supervise staff as assigned to ensure continuity of operations.
• Coordinate leadership support, onboarding/offboarding, travel, workspace, and resources.
• Assist with personnel transactions, meeting coordination, and related processes.
• Adapt to shifting priorities within a small team to meet department needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Administrative support

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in health or science

Master's degree in MBA / Public Health Admin / Health Planning

Tools

Office software

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health in Nashville, TN seeks an Administrative Services Assistant 4 to provide broad administrative support within the Division of Family Health and Wellness. The role includes leadership support, personnel coordination, onboarding/offboarding, and resource management, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Under general supervision, incumbents may supervise staff and contribute to policy implementation and procedural improvements affecting the department.