The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 9 hours ago
Administrative Support Assistant, Polk County, UT Extension: UTIA
Benton, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant for the UT Extension office in Polk County. This role involves providing essential support to county staff by managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling various administrative tasks.
Health CareHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Answer phones, scheduling, routing requests, checking mail and e-mail errands
Bookkeeping including, but not limited to accounts receivable, cash deposits, accounts payable, financial accounts reconciliation, equipment inventory, time entry, annual and sick leave balances using DASH, and travel reports
Compile yearly calendar, schedule of events, and maintain calendar for conference room
Produce newsletters materials, maintain list of participants and sponsors, and complete correspondence to assist agents and programs assistants with various types of programs
Order office supplies and postage as needed and make sure proper care and maintenance is given to all equipment
Must provide leadership for a program of activities that meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or veteran status
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent
Office type environment work of 1-3 years
Prior experience or background knowledge of Extension
Experience working with the public
Must have a valid driver's license
Computer knowledge (Word, Excel), typing skills and bookkeeping skills
Ability to self-start
Knowledge and ability to maintain good public relations with local community
General knowledge of office equipment
Basic knowledge of working with budgets and / or bookkeeping
Sense of humor
Ability to multitask and maintain the county office when all other staff may be in the field serving clientele
Preferred
Classes from a community college or vocational/business school in computer and office skills are a plus
The CAP rating also a plus (this would include training in accounting, office management, office technology, and business administration)
Company
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (91)
2023 (86)
2022 (74)
2021 (69)
2020 (82)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.91MKey Investors
National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
2022-08-26Grant· $3.16M
2022-07-26Grant· $3.9M
2022-03-31Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Rachal McCray
CTO/ Police Dispatcher
Raaj Kurapati
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer
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