Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Department:
School of Engineering

Position Category:
Staff Full Time

Job Description:
The Administrative Assistant reports daily to Schenck building on the main campus in Harrogate, TN and works with the School of Engineering Dean, Faculty, and Staff. The position includes general office duties, welcoming visitors, managing communications, maintaining records, working with students, and assisting with reports as needed.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma and work experience in an office.

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates or Bachelors degree, prior administrative experience in an academic environment, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Demands:

Campus:
Harrogate

Job Duty Job Duty:
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and tothe community at large

Job Duty:
Provide administrative support to the Dean, Program Directors, and faculty in carrying out responsibilities.

Job Duty:
Participate on University committees and assist with departmental events such as capstone showcases, field trips, advisory board meetings, visit days, etc

Job Duty:
Maintain records and documentation supporting SACSCOC Criteria for Accreditation and ABET accreditation

Job Duty:
Collect, organize, and report data required for ABET and institutional assessments.

Job Duty:
Ensure student and program files are stored and managed in compliance with FERPA and University confidentiality policies.

Job Duty:
Assist with purchasing, requisitions, tracking orders, and reconciling invoices in line with University guidelines

Job Duty:
Support fiscal management by maintaining accurate budgets, expense reports, and accountable records

Job Duty:
Establish and maintain departmental documents, coordinate annual inventory, and oversee effective office organization and management procedures

Job Duty:
Perform general office duties including word processing, scheduling, filing, mail distribution, data collection, inventorying, and emailing

Job Duty:
Assist with institutional, accreditation, budgeting, assessment, and strategic planning reports

Job Duty:
Manage communications with School of Engineering stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni, industry partners, and advisory boards

Job Duty:
Support the advancement of the School by ensuring timely, professional, and effective information sharing.

Job Duty:
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the School of Engineering and University mission.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
S05328P

Job Open Date:
05/28/2026

Job Close Date:
10/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions Summary:

About the Institution:
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or ... .

AA/EEO Statement:
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement:
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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