Executive Assistant - Farm Laboratories

Job Title

Executive Assistant - Farm Laboratories

Department

Farm Laboratory

Salary

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

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide routine administrative and clerical support to the Director of the MTSU Farm Laboratories. Essential tasks include: serve as the department’s primary contact; maintain and reconcile purchasing card receipts, purchase authorizations forms, and purchase order receipts; compose correspondence and informational materials; maintain office and project files; maintain databases and database equipment; process student and temporary worker time sheets; and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

High school diploma or high school equivalency required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Related Experience

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.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Valid TN Drivers License

Desirable Related Experience

Farm, livestock or general knowledge of agriculture desired.

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: January 16, 2026