Job Title

Senior Administrative Associate - Office of the University Counsel

Department

Legal Assistant

Salary

$42,994 - $53,098; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Serve as Senior Administrative Associate and provide secretarial and clerical support to the University Counsel and other attorneys in the Office of the University Counsel (OUC). The University Counsel serves as the Secretary to the Board of Trustees for which support is provided. Essential tasks include: provide advanced secretarial and clerical word processing; responsible for effective office management duties; maintain confidential office filing protocols; respond to telephone calls, assist callers and relay messages; schedule meetings; maintain and update webpages; coordinate all aspects of training and presentations provided by attorneys; research cases, statutes in the legal library and/or Internet; maintain accurate records concerning status of multi-step policy revision process, litigation, legal projects and tasks; coordinate conference calls; maintain and reconcile departmental budgets; schedule travel and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: occasional extended hours and/or weekend work may be required related to events and meetings.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Required Related Experience

Two years progressively responsible work experience reporting to a senior management level position.
Note: A high school diploma or high school equivalency and six years of related experience; or an Associate’s degree (two years of related college coursework) and four years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.

Required License/Registration/Certification

CPS/CAP and maintain active certification required.

Desirable Related Experience

Previous law office experience strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

Notary Public preferred

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants 

REQUIRED TESTING: Bookkeeping, Word and Excel. Tests are administered by Wood Personnel. To be considered, you must test no later than 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025. Please click here or call Wood Personnel at 615-890-8400 to register to complete the testing online. The link will also be provided via email once your application is submitted.

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 Click here for additional information. 

 

MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans 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://w1.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php 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: February 21, 2025