NFP Administrative Assistant, Nursing Graduate Programs

The ETSU College of Nursing, Department of Graduate Nursing Programs invites applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant. This position provides outreach and essential clerical support for the Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) program, a nationally recognized, evidence‑based home visitation model that supports first‑time mothers and their families.

This Administrative Assistant provides general administrative and clerical support to program operations, including recordkeeping, coordination of activities, and assistance with administrative, program and outreach‑related tasks. The position supports program activities at both program sites, located in Kingsport and Bean Station, Tennessee, and is expected to be able to travel between the facilities and to other locations.

This is an on‑site position and is not remote.

• Ability to travel to program sites, meetings, and community activities as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with fiscal management systems and data entry platforms.
• Knowledge of related procedures and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy objects.
• Ability to ensure program documentation is accurate and maintained appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Business English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with a variety of issues.
• Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to travel to program sites, meetings, and community activities as required.

• Experience in fiscal management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field or equivalent experience.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (6‑8 hours.)
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, or reach frequently.
• Ability to push or pull carts, equipment, or materials.
• Ability to climb ladders or stairs safely.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm motions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to type and use a computer keyboard for long durations.
• Ability to read screens and printed materials clearly.
• Ability to lift 10‑20 pounds (files, office supplies, etc.)

• Ability to sit for long periods while driving.
• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle frequently.
• Ability to lift and carry packages up to a specified weight.
• Ability to use hand trucks or dollies as needed.

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Position is contingent upon available funding.

The College of Nursing is part of the University’s Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs.

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