Administrative Assistant III

Position Title Administrative Assistant III Division AFROTC Department Aerospace Studies Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus If other location, please indicate TSUwebsite;  Position Number 009730 Advertised Salary $29,250-$35,100 $ 15-$18 per hour Pay Basis Semi-Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant III.

This position serves as the primary receptionist for the Department of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC).

Responsibilities include:

* Performs all clerical duties related to management of AFROTC cadets to include, but not limited to, cadet registration, file/record creation and maintenance, and other cadet actions as necessary.

* Primary AFROTC focal point for all Tennessee State University processes and information systems that Air Force personnel are not authorized to access.

* Processes all incoming and outgoing correspondence via work processing, spreadsheet, and database technology.

* Reviews correspondence, memoranda and reports prepared by others requiring supervisor's signature.

* Makes arrangements and preparations for travel, conferences, appointments, special events or other business activities.

* Prepares forms and operational records for budgets, purchases, personnel actions, etc.

* Orders office supplies and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a standard high school (or GED 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.

Open Date 01/15/2026 Close Date 01/26/2026 Job Category Clerical

Requisition Number 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.

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