Executive Assistant - Farm Laboratories

Overview

Job Title
:
Executive Assistant - Farm Laboratories

Department
:
Farm Laboratory

Salary
: $40,656 - $49,804; commensurate with experience

• Provide routine administrative and clerical support to the Director of the MTSU Farm Laboratories. Essential tasks include serving as the department's primary contact; maintaining and reconciling purchasing card receipts, purchase authorizations forms, and purchase order receipts; composing correspondence and informational materials; maintaining office and project files; maintaining databases and database equipment; processing student and temporary worker time sheets; and performing other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

High school diploma or high school equivalency required. Bachelor7s degree preferred.

Three (3) years progressively responsible administrative, clerical, or office management experience required.

Note:

an Associate's degree (two years of college coursework) and one year related experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Valid TN Drivers License

Farm, livestock or general knowledge of agriculture desired.

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.

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call  or email emp.

Application Review Date: January 16, 2026

Advertisement Opened: 01/05/2026 01:00 AM CST

Final date to receive applications: 01/16/2026 11:55 PM CST