Administrative Assistant (Temporary): Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development - UTK

This temporary position provides general administrative support in the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED).  Additionally, the position will provide cross-team collaboration in support of ongoing research efforts. 

Administrative

 - Provide general administrative support to the Events and Operations Coordinator, the Executive  Director for Partnerships, and other team members

 - Scheduling for the Executive Director for Partnerships

 - Create and maintain division databases

 - Complete basic informational research projects

 - Manage partner@utk.edu email account by reading email and determining the response/next steps 

 - Prepare travel receipts, petty cash, invoices, and mileage report for entry into DASH

Coordination and collaboration

 - Assist with partner campus visits

 - Reserve meeting rooms

 - Coordinate catering for meetings and visits

 - Provide event and meeting support

- Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Education: 

High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: 

1 year experience in an office/administrative setting

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

Working knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to multitask and prioritize work within established deadlines

Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Excellent customer service skills and knowledge of basic service etiquette

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Ability to write clearly, concisely, and correctly

Flexible and adaptable, especially with new technologies and office processes

 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: 

Bachelor’s degree 

• Experience: 

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in a university setting

Work Location 

• Location:  Knoxville, TN
• Onsite, Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits 

• UT market range: 04
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

 

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before 6/1/2025.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

About The College/Department/Division 

Here at the University of Tennessee, thousands of world-class faculty, staff, students and postdoctoral fellows are engaged in research, scholarship and creative work on a daily basis. With a shared commitment to creating a more just, prosperous, and sustainable world for the citizens of Tennessee and communities far beyond, the UT community is creating new knowledge and generating solutions to some of the most challenging issues of our time.

The Office of Research, Innovation & Economic Development is here to support you, our community of researchers, scholars and creatives, from ideation to impact. Our dedicated team is here to help you develop competitive proposals and sources of support for your work, seed investments in promising new areas, nurture new and established multidisciplinary communities of scholars and support and sustain a strong culture of research integrity.

The university’s strategic relationships with corporate, venture, community, non-profit and government partners help extend the impact of our community’s work across the state and around the world. In collaboration with these partners, we are working to establish Tennessee as a go-to destination for cutting-edge research, innovation and a skilled workforce.

We understand that a creative, productive, and empowered community of researchers, scholars, and creatives is critical to the university’s future as a world-renowned research institution.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the u