University of Tennessee
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Salary
$19 - $19 / HOUR
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the department head, faculty, students, and academic centers. Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors and ensure smooth daily operations within the college.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in an office environment. Five years of office experience is preferred.
The Administrative Associate serves as a vital member of the department, providing comprehensive administrative support to the department head, faculty, adjuncts, academic centers, students, and student organizations. This position is often the first point of contact for visitors and community professionals and plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee’s largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs—at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga—nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation—are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.
Market context
In Tennessee, administrative associate roles in higher education are typically steady because departments need reliable support for scheduling, records, and day-to-day coordination. This role is competitive because it sits in a college setting and supports multiple departments, so employers often look for strong office experience, attention to detail, and comfort handling varied requests. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time; before applying, compare your office experience against the listed three-year minimum and preferred five years.
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