Administrative Specialist- College of Social Work-UTK
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Administrative Specialist- College of Social Work-UTK
Job Description
The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work is accepting applications for an Administrative Specialist I. This position reports to the Enrollment and Program Support Manager and provides vital administrative support to the endowed faculty and internal awards.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to four endowed faculty and our internal awards.
- Offer direct administrative assistance to endowed faculty, including schedule management, correspondence, and travel support.
- Initiate travel authorizations and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with university and departmental policies.
- Coordinate all events associated with endowed faculty.
- Coordinated internal awards process and provide administrative support to the internal awardees.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED required.
Experience:
- 2 -3 years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and assignments.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Professional decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Self-disciplined, motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft Teams.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the College of Social Work and adherence to all University and College policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Experience:
- Experience working in an academic program or higher education environment.
- Experience with Adobe, Banner, Argos, Microsoft Teams and Canvas
Position Details
- Location: Knoxville
- Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote: Hybrid
- Position Pay Rate/Range: MR 05 - $20/hr.
- Hours: 8 am – 5 pm Mon-Fri
- Duration of Temporary Assignment: As needed
About the College of Social Work
The College of Social Work is committed to advancing the mission of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as the state’s flagship land-grant university: to provide a quality public education for the citizens of Tennessee and beyond through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The college provides a professional social work education program that prepares bachelor’s and master's-level students for social work practice and doctoral-level graduate students for social work research and academia.
About Us
Job Info
- Job Identification 5368
- Job Category Services
- Posting Date 10/02/2025, 10:10 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 916 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US (On-site)
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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