Administrative Associate: College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies - UTK

This position provides administrative and operational support to the Events Manager and CECS leadership team. Responsibilities include coordinating calendars and meetings, managing front desk operations, supporting faculty, staff, students, and visitors, maintaining office organization and supplies, preparing correspondence and reports, and assisting with event planning and execution. Responsibilities Coordinate calendars and meetings. Manage front desk operations. Support faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Maintain office organization and supplies. Prepare correspondence and reports. Assist with event planning and execution. Qualifications Required Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED Experience: Two years’ experience in administrative support Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task efficiently Knowledge of common office computer software including Excel, Word, Outlook, Google calendars, and docs Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of clients/constituents (interpersonal skills) Knowledge of executive scheduling and commitments Ability to look ahead, plan for changes and anticipate needs of director and office staff without one-on-one instructions Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree Experience: Four to five years of office experience Experience in a university setting or in marketing/communications and creative shops Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of internal workings of creative communications shops/agencies Strong financial and document processing skills and/or certifications Ability to self-start and identify areas of need and suggest improvements in workflow to CECS Leadership Proven ability to work in a higher education environment Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status. Work Location Location: Knoxville, TN, UTK Campus Onsite Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR05 Anticipated hiring range: $43,000-53,000, depending on experience Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Application Instructions To express interest, submit an application with the following attachments: Resume Cover Letter Completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted on or before June 19, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr