Administrative Assistant IV

Division: Business and Finance

Department: Bursar

Number of hours per
week: 37.5

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Main Campus

Position Number: 011230

Advertised Salary: $30,712.50-$36,855

Pay Basis:
Semi-Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Bursar’s Office invites
applications for the position of Administrative Assistant IV. We are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to
join our Bursar’s Office team. As an integral part of our team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure
efficient operation of the office. Experience in higher education is preferred.

Job responsibilities

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and
  time effectively; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to compose a variety of memoranda or letters with only
  general instructions; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, employees, and alumni.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products as well as phone systems is required.

Minimum
Qualifications

Graduation from a standard high school, including or supplemented by general secretarial courses. Must have
a minimum of two (2) years of secretarial experience. Knowledge of business English and arithmetic; modern office practices, procedures and
equipment; and organizational rules, regulations, procedures and functions. Ability to compose a variety or memoranda or letters with
minimal instructions. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee
State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced
degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript”
section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to
the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for
these letters using contact information you provided.

Close Date: 05/28/2026

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes
annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and
more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/9929

Minimum References Required: 2

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