Job Description
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant III. The Administrative Assistant III performs the following duties:

Types correspondence, purchase orders, forms, reports and other documents
Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, provides proper information or conducts visitors to appropriate person
Answers telephone giving information to callers and routing other calls to appropriate persons
Assembles and assists in assembling information for various reports and projects
Maintains attendance records and time records for personnel
Composes routine letters and memoranda
Keeps appointment schedule and develops itineraries
May take and transcribe routine to difficult dictation from notes or machine
May supervise lower classified positions and student workers
Performs other related duties and assignments as required or requested by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent, 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.