Administrative Associate - Honors College

Job Title

Administrative Associate - Honors College

Department

Dean University Honors College

Salary

$44,992 - $55,342; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Dean of the Honors College, the administrative associate is a member of the Honors College administrative staff and is responsible for providing administrative support for the dean and associate dean as well as the Honors College staff. Coordinate all administrative work for Honors theses and tutorials, review office documents and publications, serve as the initial point of contact for visitors and general information requests, complete all routine human resources, purchasing, and travel forms, and serve as primary point of contact for Information Technology work orders, facilities maintenance and janitorial staff. Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or high school equivalency required.

Required Related Experience

Four years of progressively responsible experience related to office processes, scheduling meetings and events, and customer service required.
Note: A Bachelor’s degree and one year of previous related experience; or an Associate’s degree (two years of college coursework) and two years of related experience may be considered in lieu of work experience.

Desirable Related Experience

Previous experience working with student workers/interns; Familiarity with university policies and procedures preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CAP/CPS preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

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

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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 https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

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 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: May 11, 2026

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