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Administrative Assistant 3 - English

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Work Type: Classified
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Administrative/Clerical Support, College of Liberal Arts

Job Title

Administrative Assistant 3 - English

Department

English

Salary

$31,721 - $38,700; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide secretarial assistance to approximately 75 faculty members and assist the English Department Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate English in the coordination of undergraduate major and minor programs; work directly with English Department Chair to coordinate all administrative functions associated with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships and awards; serve as primary point of contact for planning of English Department’s Annual Scholarship and Award Ceremony; maintain inventory of all office assignments for English Department faculty and work with English Department Chair to coordinate assignment and re-assignment of office spaces to faculty members as needed; provide secretarial support to the Undergraduate Assessment Coordinator to assist with the collection and analysis of student-related data required for annual undergraduate assessment reporting; maintain inventory, order, and distribute office supplies and printer cartridges; receive/deliver departmental faxes; prepare minutes for English Undergraduate Studies Committee meetings and course curriculum materials for new course proposals; maintain updates and compile databases of all upper division English course outlines; Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the MTSU Write Program. Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the In Process Creative Writing Series. Greet visitors, students, book representatives, etc., and direct to appropriate offices; assist English secretarial staff with shared tasks such as copying for faculty, filing work orders, compiling computer equipment information, assisting faculty with computer equipment updates, and distributing mail. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education

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

Required Related Experience

Two years of full time experience in a progressively responsible secretarial position. An Associate's degree (two years of related college coursework) may be considered in lieu of experience.

Desirable Related Experience

Prior experience in a higher education setting preferred.

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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Application Review Date: December 18, 2025

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Administrative Assistant 3 - English	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	12/18/2025
Administrative Assistant who will provide support for the MTSU English Department's Director of Undergraduate Education. Provide secretarial assistance to approximately 75 faculty members and assist the English Department Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate English in the coordination of undergraduate major and minor programs; work directly with English Department Chair to coordinate all administrative functions associated with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships and awards; serve as primary point of contact for planning of English Department’s Annual Scholarship and Award Ceremony; maintain inventory of all office assignments for English Department faculty and work with English Department Chair to coordinate assignment and re-assignment of office spaces to faculty members as needed; provide secretarial support to the Undergraduate Assessment Coordinator to assist with the collection and analysis of student-related data required for annual undergraduate assessment reporting; maintain inventory, order, and distribute office supplies and printer cartridges; receive/deliver departmental faxes; prepare minutes for English Undergraduate Studies Committee meetings and course curriculum materials for new course proposals; maintain updates and compile databases of all upper division English course outlines; Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the MTSU Write Program. Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the In Process Creative Writing Series. Greet visitors, students, book representatives, etc., and direct to appropriate offices; assist English secretarial staff with shared tasks such as copying for faculty, filing work orders, compiling computer equipment information, assisting faculty with computer equipment updates, and distributing mail. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

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Administrative Assistant 3 - English	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	12/18/2025
Administrative Assistant who will provide support for the MTSU English Department's Director of Undergraduate Education. Provide secretarial assistance to approximately 75 faculty members and assist the English Department Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate English in the coordination of undergraduate major and minor programs; work directly with English Department Chair to coordinate all administrative functions associated with the awarding of undergraduate scholarships and awards; serve as primary point of contact for planning of English Department’s Annual Scholarship and Award Ceremony; maintain inventory of all office assignments for English Department faculty and work with English Department Chair to coordinate assignment and re-assignment of office spaces to faculty members as needed; provide secretarial support to the Undergraduate Assessment Coordinator to assist with the collection and analysis of student-related data required for annual undergraduate assessment reporting; maintain inventory, order, and distribute office supplies and printer cartridges; receive/deliver departmental faxes; prepare minutes for English Undergraduate Studies Committee meetings and course curriculum materials for new course proposals; maintain updates and compile databases of all upper division English course outlines; Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the MTSU Write Program. Serve as the primary English Department administrative support person for the In Process Creative Writing Series. Greet visitors, students, book representatives, etc., and direct to appropriate offices; assist English secretarial staff with shared tasks such as copying for faculty, filing work orders, compiling computer equipment information, assisting faculty with computer equipment updates, and distributing mail. Perform other related tasks as assigned.