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Job Summary
The Experiential Learning Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational support for the Standardized Patient (SP) Program, Simulation Teams, and Simulation Facilities. This role is responsible for budget oversight, purchasing approvals, financial tracking, human resources support, and administrative coordination. Working closely with the leadership team, faculty, and staff, the position helps ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with institutional goals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of budget development, financial management, and analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with content management and survey tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and delegate tasks. Commitment to confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, summarize, and process information.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Four (4) years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration
- At least 2 years of experience in budget management, purchasing, or inventory control.
- Experience in higher education or healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated success in both independent and team-based project execution.
Compensation and Benefits
Job Family – Administrative Associate 3
Salary – MR 4 ($36,809.75 - $40,030.60)
For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Health Benefits)
Application Instructions
Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter and Resume
Important Notes
This position is based on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
University Overview:
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
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