Administrative Assistant 3 - Accounting

Job Title

Administrative Assistant 3 - Accounting

Department

Accounting

Salary

$31,721 - $38,700; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Assist to provide efficient and effective secretarial support to department faculty and chair. Assist faculty with maintaining current records of academic and professional activities using web-based and other software. Be proficient with Microsoft Office Products (including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word), use the University computer system and maintain the accounting website. Interface and effectively communicate with students, faculty, alumni, and other internal and external constituencies. Responsible to assist in coordination and planning, including registrations, mailings, flyers, keeping minutes and records of meetings, and setting up and maintaining databases to support accounting and faculty activities. Perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required.

Required Related Experience

Two years of progressively responsible secretarial/clerical experience required.

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

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, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans 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://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf 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 7, 2024