Administrative Associate - Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - UTK

University of Tennessee · Knoxville

The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance to professors in the Educational Administration and Leadership Minor program areas as it relates to the faculty, staff, and students within the areas of the department; to the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and other university faculty; and to persons outside the university on the local, state and national levels under the supervision of the Business Manager. This person coordinates the student admissions process required in the implementation of getting students enrolled in the Educational administration programs at the university using the Slate System; registering students in the Educational administration and Leadership Minor programs by using the BANNER System, Audit files for completeness, inputs new data into department and summarize information for Faculty to make admission decisions, coordinate with students and others to resolve problems regarding admissions, financial aid, paperwork and graduation. The person in this position is also responsible for coordinating and processing Human Resource forms which include onboarding and offboarding paperwork, etc. (hiring forms, I-9 verification, personnel change form, create/change position, termination, etc.) Process and maintain travel for faculty and graduate students in DASH for the EDAM and LEAD program.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

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The purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance to professors in the Educational Administration and Leadership Minor program areas as it relates to the faculty, staff, and students within the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department, and HR related duties under the supervision of the business manager.

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